191 wells across 33 active operators, with 2 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 Marcellus formation in Ohio has 191 wells on record across 33 active operators, with 2 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-26). Its most active operators by well count are J D Drilling Company, Gulfport Appalachia, Appalachian Exploration, Equity Oil & Gas Funds In and Ascent Resourcesmarcellus. Compiled from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Marcellus formation in Ohio:
| # | Operator | Wells in Marcellus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J D Drilling Company | 93 |
| 2 | Gulfport Appalachia | 21 |
| 3 | Appalachian Exploration | 14 |
| 4 | Equity Oil & Gas Funds In | 13 |
| 5 | Ascent Resourcesmarcellus | 4 |
| 6 | Amtek Oil | 4 |
| 7 | Gulfport Energy | 3 |
| 8 | Jadoil INC D Vernau | 3 |
| 9 | Bennoc | 3 |
| 10 | Wood & Locker | 3 |
The Ohio counties with the most Marcellus activity:
Jefferson, Meigs, Belmont
The Marcellus is one of Ohio's active oil and gas plays, with 191 wells on file across 33 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 2 drilling permits targeting the Marcellus 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 Jefferson, Meigs, Belmont, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Marcellus 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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191 wells target the Marcellus in Ohio, worked by 33 active operators, per ODNR well-header records (as of 2026-08-26).
By well count, the most active Marcellus operators in Ohio are J D Drilling Company, Gulfport Appalachia, Appalachian Exploration, Equity Oil & Gas Funds In and Ascent Resourcesmarcellus. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 2 drilling permits targeting the Marcellus in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ODNR records.
Operators filed 2 new drilling permits targeting the Marcellus in Ohio over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Marcellus drilling, per ODNR records (as of 2026-08-26).
Marcellus activity in Ohio currently spans 191 wells on record and 33 active operators, led by J D Drilling Company, Gulfport Appalachia, Appalachian Exploration, Equity Oil & Gas Funds In and Ascent Resourcesmarcellus, with 2 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 Marcellus counties in Ohio are Jefferson, Meigs, Belmont.
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 Marcellus 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: Marcellus
State: Ohio
Total wells: 191
Active operators: 33
Permits 24mo: 2
Last refresh: 2026-08-26