525 wells across 179 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from ODNR well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-23.
Quick answer: The Devonian (Ohio) formation in Ohio has 525 wells on record across 179 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Franklin Gas & Oil, Orphan Well Program, Maj, Range Resources and River Valley Energy. Compiled from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Devonian (Ohio) formation in Ohio:
| # | Operator | Wells in Devonian (Ohio) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Gas & Oil | 47 |
| 2 | Orphan Well Program | 29 |
| 3 | Maj | 19 |
| 4 | Range Resources | 16 |
| 5 | River Valley Energy | 13 |
| 6 | Shafer David Oil Production | 11 |
| 7 | R C Poling | 11 |
| 8 | Eco Power Crypto LLC | 11 |
| 9 | Oxford Oil | 10 |
| 10 | Red Bird Producing Company | 10 |
The Ohio counties with the most Devonian (Ohio) activity:
Richland, Scioto, Huron, Pike, Crawford
The Devonian (Ohio) is one of Ohio's active oil and gas plays, with 525 wells on file across 179 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Devonian (Ohio) 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 Richland, Scioto, Huron, Pike, Crawford, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Devonian (Ohio) 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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525 wells target the Devonian (Ohio) in Ohio, worked by 179 active operators, per ODNR well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active Devonian (Ohio) operators in Ohio are Franklin Gas & Oil, Orphan Well Program, Maj, Range Resources and River Valley Energy. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Devonian (Ohio) in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ODNR records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Devonian (Ohio) in Ohio over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Devonian (Ohio) drilling, per ODNR records (as of 2026-08-23).
Devonian (Ohio) activity in Ohio currently spans 525 wells on record and 179 active operators, led by Franklin Gas & Oil, Orphan Well Program, Maj, Range Resources and River Valley 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 2026-08-23).
The most active Devonian (Ohio) counties in Ohio are Richland, Scioto, Huron, Pike, Crawford.
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 Devonian (Ohio) 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: Devonian (Ohio)
State: Ohio
Total wells: 525
Active operators: 179
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-23