# Appalachian Basin Formation in West Virginia: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Appalachian Basin oil and gas activity in West Virginia: 6609 wells across 490 operators, 34 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Appalachian Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Appalachian Basin formation in West Virginia has 6,609 wells on record across 490 active operators, with 34 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Diversified Production LLC, Cabot Oil & Gas, Columbia Natural Resources, Ground Resources and Exco Resources PA. Compiled from West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Oil and Gas (WVDEP OOG) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Appalachian Basin Formation – West Virginia Oil & Gas Activity

Appalachian Basin formation operator and drilling activity in West Virginia: 6,609 wells, 490 active operators, 34 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 6609
- Active Operators: 490
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 34

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

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