# Bradford-Venango-Elk Formation in West Virginia: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Bradford-Venango-Elk oil and gas activity in West Virginia: 132 wells across 12 operators, 0 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Bradford-Venango-Elk formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Bradford-Venango-Elk formation in West Virginia has 132 wells on record across 12 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Quality Natural Gas, Diversified Production LLC, Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage Inc., Columbia Natural Resources and Tuscany Gas Ltd. Liability Company. Compiled from West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Oil and Gas (WVDEP OOG) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Bradford-Venango-Elk Formation – West Virginia Oil & Gas Activity

Bradford-Venango-Elk formation operator and drilling activity in West Virginia: 132 wells, 12 active operators, 0 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 132
- Active Operators: 12
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 0

## Page Outline
- Bradford-Venango-Elk Formation in West Virginia
  - Top Operators in the Bradford-Venango-Elk (West Virginia)
  - Primary West Virginia Counties for the Bradford-Venango-Elk
  - About the Bradford-Venango-Elk Formation in West Virginia
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Bradford-Venango-Elk Mineral Rights in West Virginia?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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