Mineral rights in Marion County, West Virginia
Marion County is an active West Virginia drilling market: 80 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 80
- Permits · 24 mo
- 13.4%
- Avg lease royalty
up 60% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Marion County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| (N/A) | 28 |
| West Virginia Land Resources, INC. | 14 |
| Diversified Energy | 12 |
| Marion Natural Energy LLC | 11 |
| Eqt | 7 |
What the record says
Marion County recorded 80 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 50 in the prior 24 months. 25% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 5,375-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Appalachian basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 2,027 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 13.4% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Marion County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Marion County, West Virginia?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are (N/A), West Virginia Land Resources, INC., Diversified Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Marion County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Marion County average about 13.4% 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 Marion County?
Start with the Marion 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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