Mineral rights in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County is an active Pennsylvania drilling market: 173 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 173
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2
- Rigs running
- 16.7%
- Avg lease royalty
up 12% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Washington County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Range Resources | 124 |
| Eqt | 44 |
| Cnx | 4 |
| Tc Energy | 1 |
What the record says
Washington County recorded 173 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 155 in the prior 24 months. 25% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Most activity targets the Marcellus play of the Appalachian basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 3,934 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 16.7% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Washington County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Washington County, Pennsylvania?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Range Resources, Eqt, Cnx. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Washington County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Washington County average about 16.7% 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 Washington County?
Start with the Washington 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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