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Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora Formation in Ohio

9,940 wells across 891 active operators, with 1 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.

Refreshed monthly from ODNR well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-24.

Quick answer: The Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora formation in Ohio has 9,940 wells on record across 891 active operators, with 1 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Columbia Gas Transmission, Kilbarger Investments, Huffmanbowers, Quaker State Oil Ref and Oxford Oil. Compiled from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

Total Wells
9,940
Active Operators
891
Total Lateral
28 miles
Permits (24mo)
1

Top Operators in the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora (Ohio)

The operators with the most well counts targeting the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora formation in Ohio:

#OperatorWells in Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora
1 Columbia Gas Transmission 1,275
2 Kilbarger Investments 382
3 Huffmanbowers 371
4 Quaker State Oil Ref 325
5 Oxford Oil 270
6 Kenoil 269
7 4m Enterprise 214
8 R C Poling 154
9 J D Drilling Company 154
10 Bell Oil 139

Primary Ohio Counties for the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora

The Ohio counties with the most Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora activity:

Hocking, Perry, Fairfield, Vinton, Ashland

Recent Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora Drilling Permits in Ohio

The most recent 2 drilling permits filed for Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora wells in Ohio:

Permit DateWellAPICountyOperatorLateral (ft)
2025-11-24 Rapier D1-16-3541 34079202610000 Jackson Sherman Steven P Michell D 2,792
2024-08-01 Thrush 34073624520000 Hocking Schmelzer Mark

About the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora Formation in Ohio

The Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora is one of Ohio's active oil and gas plays, with 9,940 wells on file across 891 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 1 drilling permits targeting the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora 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 Hocking, Perry, Fairfield, Vinton, Ashland, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wells target the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora formation in Ohio?

9,940 wells target the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora in Ohio, worked by 891 active operators, per ODNR well-header records (as of 2026-08-24).

Who are the top operators in the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora in Ohio?

By well count, the most active Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora operators in Ohio are Columbia Gas Transmission, Kilbarger Investments, Huffmanbowers, Quaker State Oil Ref and Oxford Oil. The full ranking is in the table on this page.

How active is the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora formation right now?

Operators filed 1 drilling permits targeting the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ODNR records.

Is there active drilling in the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora in Ohio?

Operators filed 1 new drilling permits targeting the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora in Ohio over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora drilling, per ODNR records (as of 2026-08-24).

What is the current Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora activity in Ohio?

Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora activity in Ohio currently spans 9,940 wells on record and 891 active operators, led by Columbia Gas Transmission, Kilbarger Investments, Huffmanbowers, Quaker State Oil Ref and Oxford Oil, with 1 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well-header records (as of 2026-08-24).

Which Ohio counties have the most Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora activity?

The most active Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora counties in Ohio are Hocking, Perry, Fairfield, Vinton, Ashland.

How do I find out what my Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora mineral rights are worth?

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 Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora 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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Quick Stats

Formation: Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora

State: Ohio

Total wells: 9,940

Active operators: 891

Permits 24mo: 1

Last refresh: 2026-08-24

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