Mineral rights in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Lycoming County is an active Pennsylvania drilling market: 98 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 98
- Permits · 24 mo
- 3
- Rigs running
- 16.1%
- Avg lease royalty
up 85% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Lycoming County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Eqt | 43 |
| Pennsylvania General Energy | 19 |
| National Fuel Gas | 11 |
| Range Resources | 9 |
| Beech Resources LLC | 6 |
What the record says
Lycoming County recorded 98 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 53 in the prior 24 months. 17% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Most activity targets the Marcellus play of the Appalachian basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 764 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 16.1% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Lycoming County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Eqt, Pennsylvania General Energy, National Fuel Gas. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Lycoming County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Lycoming County average about 16.1% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Lycoming County?
Start with the Lycoming County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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