# Utica Formation in Ohio: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Utica oil and gas activity in Ohio: 108439 wells across 7848 operators, 139 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Utica formation. Refreshed monthly.

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**Generated:** 2026-08-26 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The Utica formation in Ohio has 108,439 wells on record across 7,848 active operators, with 139 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-25). Its most active operators by well count are Ows Acquisition Co. LLC, Diversified Production LLC, Eco Power Crypto LLC, Oxford Oil and Northwood Energy. Compiled from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Utica Formation – Ohio Oil & Gas Activity

Utica formation operator and drilling activity in Ohio: 108,439 wells, 7,848 active operators, 139 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 108439
- Active Operators: 7848
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 139

## Page Outline
- Utica Formation in Ohio
  - Top Operators in the Utica (Ohio)
  - Primary Ohio Counties for the Utica
  - Recent Utica Drilling Permits in Ohio
  - About the Utica Formation in Ohio
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Utica Mineral Rights in Ohio?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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