1,883 wells across 373 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from ODNR well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-25.
Quick answer: The Cincinnati Arch formation in Ohio has 1,883 wells on record across 373 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-25). Its most active operators by well count are Landowner Grant Program 2005, Frantz Enterprises, Nieset Lawrence & Christ, J & J Operating and A S Energy. Compiled from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Cincinnati Arch formation in Ohio:
| # | Operator | Wells in Cincinnati Arch |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landowner Grant Program 2005 | 102 |
| 2 | Frantz Enterprises | 83 |
| 3 | Nieset Lawrence & Christ | 75 |
| 4 | J & J Operating | 55 |
| 5 | A S Energy | 49 |
| 6 | Rockwell Oil Company | 48 |
| 7 | Bakerwell Serv Rigs | 42 |
| 8 | Belden And Blake CORP Dba Ward Lake Energy | 41 |
| 9 | Second Oil | 39 |
| 10 | Harmeyer Richard G | 39 |
The Ohio counties with the most Cincinnati Arch activity:
Hancock, Allen, Auglaize, Wood, Seneca
The most recent 6 drilling permits filed for Cincinnati Arch wells in Ohio:
| Permit Date | Well | API | County | Operator | Lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Maple Inj1 | 34137200640000 |
Putnam | Vault Gsl Ccs | — |
| 2025-01-21 | Knapke 1 | 34107202240000 |
Mercer | Amtek Oil | — |
| 2024-07-24 | K And B King 6 | 34143303900000 |
Sandusky | Fo Energy | — |
| 2024-07-24 | Bursiek 1 | 34143303890000 |
Sandusky | Fo Energy | — |
| 2024-07-24 | Risch-King Unit 1 | 34143303880000 |
Sandusky | Fo Energy | — |
| 2024-07-24 | Bursiek 1 | 34143203370000 |
Sandusky | Fo Energy | — |
The Cincinnati Arch is one of Ohio's active oil and gas plays, with 1,883 wells on file across 373 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Cincinnati Arch 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 Hancock, Allen, Auglaize, Wood, Seneca, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Cincinnati Arch 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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1,883 wells target the Cincinnati Arch in Ohio, worked by 373 active operators, per ODNR well-header records (as of 2026-08-25).
By well count, the most active Cincinnati Arch operators in Ohio are Landowner Grant Program 2005, Frantz Enterprises, Nieset Lawrence & Christ, J & J Operating and A S Energy. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Cincinnati Arch in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ODNR records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Cincinnati Arch in Ohio over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Cincinnati Arch drilling, per ODNR records (as of 2026-08-25).
Cincinnati Arch activity in Ohio currently spans 1,883 wells on record and 373 active operators, led by Landowner Grant Program 2005, Frantz Enterprises, Nieset Lawrence & Christ, J & J Operating and A S Energy, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well-header records (as of 2026-08-25).
The most active Cincinnati Arch counties in Ohio are Hancock, Allen, Auglaize, Wood, Seneca.
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 Cincinnati Arch 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: Cincinnati Arch
State: Ohio
Total wells: 1,883
Active operators: 373
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-25