Mineral rights in Harrison County, West Virginia
Harrison County is an active West Virginia drilling market: 84 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace cooling.
- 84
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2
- Rigs running
- 15.4%
- Avg lease royalty
down 17% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Harrison County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| (N/A) | 25 |
| Arsenal Resources | 18 |
| Hg Energy LLC | 12 |
| Diversified Energy | 9 |
| Antero Resources | 8 |
What the record says
Harrison County recorded 84 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 101 in the prior 24 months. 46% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 3,534-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Appalachian basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 1,373 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 15.4% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Harrison County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Harrison County, West Virginia?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are (N/A), Arsenal Resources, Hg Energy LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Harrison County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Harrison County average about 15.4% 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 Harrison County?
Start with the Harrison 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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