Mineral rights in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Ritchie County sees steady, selective drilling — 28 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 28
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
down 71% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
Who's drilling Ritchie County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| (N/A) | 13 |
| Antero Resources | 10 |
| Mountaineer Well Services LLC | 2 |
| Deeprock Disposal Operating, LLC | 1 |
| Deem, J. F. Oil & Gas, LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Ritchie County recorded 28 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 96 in the prior 24 months. 32% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 1,649-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Appalachian basin.
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Ritchie County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Ritchie County, West Virginia?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are (N/A), Antero Resources, Mountaineer Well Services LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Ritchie County?
Start with the Ritchie 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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