Mineral rights in Marshall County, West Virginia
Marshall County is an active West Virginia drilling market: 80 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 80
- Permits · 24 mo
- 16.7%
- Avg lease royalty
up 8% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Marshall County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Expand Energy | 27 |
| Tc Energy | 18 |
| West Virginia Land Resources, INC. | 17 |
| Eqt | 10 |
| Cnx | 5 |
What the record says
Marshall County recorded 80 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 74 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (51% of recent permits, averaging 5,052-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Marcellus play of the Appalachian basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 2,797 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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Marshall County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Marshall County, West Virginia?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Expand Energy, Tc Energy, West Virginia Land Resources, INC.. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Marshall County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Marshall 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 Marshall County?
Start with the Marshall 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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