Appalachian basin

Mineral rights in Mc Kean County, Pennsylvania

Mc Kean County sees steady, selective drilling — 18 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.

18
Permits · 24 mo

up 20% vs prior 24 months

Who's drilling Mc Kean County

Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.

Operator Permits · 24 mo
Pennhills Resources 8
Msl Oil & Gas CORP 5
Vanderhoof Energy Prod LLC 5

What the record says

Mc Kean County recorded 18 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 15 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Appalachian basin.

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Mc Kean County mineral rights FAQ

Who is drilling in Mc Kean County, Pennsylvania?

The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Pennhills Resources, Msl Oil & Gas CORP, Vanderhoof Energy Prod LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.

How do I research mineral rights ownership in Mc Kean County?

Start with the Mc Kean 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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