Mineral rights in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Monongalia County is an active West Virginia drilling market: 97 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 97
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 12.5%
- Avg lease royalty
up 37% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Monongalia County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Northeast Natural | 25 |
| Cnx | 20 |
| West Virginia Land Resources, INC. | 18 |
| Diversified Energy | 15 |
| Nne Resources LLC | 6 |
What the record says
Monongalia County recorded 97 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 71 in the prior 24 months. 37% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 3,646-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Appalachian basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 3,640 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 12.5% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Monongalia County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Monongalia County, West Virginia?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Northeast Natural, Cnx, West Virginia Land Resources, INC.. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Monongalia County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Monongalia County average about 12.5% 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 Monongalia County?
Start with the Monongalia 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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