165 wells across 62 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from ODNR well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-26.
Quick answer: The Berea-Murrysville formation in Ohio has 165 wells on record across 62 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-26). Its most active operators by well count are Maj, Energy Resource Technology Gom, Cemco Operating, Tristar Petroleum Resourc and Coshocton Pipe Company. Compiled from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Berea-Murrysville formation in Ohio:
| # | Operator | Wells in Berea-Murrysville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maj | 20 |
| 2 | Energy Resource Technology Gom | 18 |
| 3 | Cemco Operating | 14 |
| 4 | Tristar Petroleum Resourc | 11 |
| 5 | Coshocton Pipe Company | 8 |
| 6 | Manitou Explor | 7 |
| 7 | Cgas Exploration | 6 |
| 8 | Petro Evaluation Serv | 5 |
| 9 | Northeast Natural Energy | 5 |
| 10 | Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company | 5 |
The Ohio counties with the most Berea-Murrysville activity:
Scioto, Jackson, Morrow, Richland, Pike
The Berea-Murrysville is one of Ohio's active oil and gas plays, with 165 wells on file across 62 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Berea-Murrysville in the last 24 months — a measure of how active the play is right now versus its historical baseline.
For mineral owners with interests in Scioto, Jackson, Morrow, Richland, Pike, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Berea-Murrysville footprint is a foundational valuation question. Active formations with consistent permit flow command premium pricing; legacy formations with steady but declining production are valued differently.
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165 wells target the Berea-Murrysville in Ohio, worked by 62 active operators, per ODNR well-header records (as of 2026-08-26).
By well count, the most active Berea-Murrysville operators in Ohio are Maj, Energy Resource Technology Gom, Cemco Operating, Tristar Petroleum Resourc and Coshocton Pipe Company. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Berea-Murrysville in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ODNR records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Berea-Murrysville in Ohio over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Berea-Murrysville drilling, per ODNR records (as of 2026-08-26).
Berea-Murrysville activity in Ohio currently spans 165 wells on record and 62 active operators, led by Maj, Energy Resource Technology Gom, Cemco Operating, Tristar Petroleum Resourc and Coshocton Pipe Company, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well-header records (as of 2026-08-26).
The most active Berea-Murrysville counties in Ohio are Scioto, Jackson, Morrow, Richland, Pike.
Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. Buckhead Energy checks your tract against current Berea-Murrysville well and permit data and puts a free, no-obligation written offer in writing — this page is informational only, not a valuation.
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Formation: Berea-Murrysville
State: Ohio
Total wells: 165
Active operators: 62
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-26