Mineral rights in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Tioga County is an active Pennsylvania drilling market: 120 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 120
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2
- Rigs running
- 15.5%
- Avg lease royalty
up 90% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Tioga County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| National Fuel Gas | 78 |
| Jklm Energy | 17 |
| Repsol | 17 |
| Clean Energy Exploration & Production LLC | 6 |
| Rev Resources LLC | 2 |
What the record says
Tioga County recorded 120 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 63 in the prior 24 months. 11% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Most activity targets the Utica play of the Appalachian basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 1,659 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 15.5% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Tioga County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Tioga County, Pennsylvania?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are National Fuel Gas, Jklm Energy, Repsol. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Tioga County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Tioga County average about 15.5% 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 Tioga County?
Start with the Tioga 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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