# Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) Formation in West Virginia: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) oil and gas activity in West Virginia: 16965 wells across 988 operators, 553 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) formation. Refreshed monthly.

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**Generated:** 2026-08-24 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) formation in West Virginia has 16,965 wells on record across 988 active operators, with 553 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Diversified Production LLC, Antero Resources, EQT Production Company, Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage Inc. and Energy Corporation Of America. Compiled from West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Oil and Gas (WVDEP OOG) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) Formation – West Virginia Oil & Gas Activity

Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) formation operator and drilling activity in West Virginia: 16,965 wells, 988 active operators, 553 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 16965
- Active Operators: 988
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 553

## Page Outline
- Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) Formation in West Virginia
  - Top Operators in the Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) (West Virginia)
  - Primary West Virginia Counties for the Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area)
  - Recent Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) Drilling Permits in West Virginia
  - Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) DUCs (Drilled, Uncompleted Wells) in West Virginia
  - About the Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) Formation in West Virginia
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area) Mineral Rights in West Virginia?
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