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Marcellus Formation in West Virginia

57,717 wells across 1,190 active operators, with 248 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.

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

Quick answer: The Marcellus formation in West Virginia has 57,717 wells on record across 1,190 active operators, with 248 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Diversified Production LLC, Wv Mineral Group LLC, Pillar Energy, EQT Production Company and Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage Inc.. Compiled from West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Oil and Gas (WVDEP OOG) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

Total Wells
57,717
Active Operators
1,190
Total Lateral
3,130 miles
Permits (24mo)
248

Top Operators in the Marcellus (West Virginia)

The operators with the most well counts targeting the Marcellus formation in West Virginia:

Primary West Virginia Counties for the Marcellus

The West Virginia counties with the most Marcellus activity:

Kanawha, Doddridge, Harrison, Ritchie, Calhoun

Recent Marcellus Drilling Permits in West Virginia

The most recent 90 drilling permits filed for Marcellus wells in West Virginia:

Permit DateWellAPICountyOperatorLateral (ft)
2026-04-28 Nutter, Sarepta 727 4704102579 Lewis Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage INC
2026-04-27 Campbell, Robert N. 1 4704900297 Marion Bc Oil Gas Company
2026-04-15 Geho, W. E. 4451 4710300450 Wetzel Columbia Gas Transmission
2026-04-15 Quigley, John L-4576 4705100391 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission
2026-03-18 Straight, H. W., Etal 6186 4704900225 Marion Equitrans
2026-03-16 Heartwood Forestland PC-025a 4710902607 Wyoming Boone East Development Company
2026-03-13 Trimble & Morrison 9079 4700100050 Barbour Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage INC
2026-03-02 Scott, Mollie, Etal 1-5463 4709500440 Tyler Equitrans 275
2026-02-12 Ira & Laura Pritt Pritt South 202 4703305901 Harrison Arsenal Resources 11,686
2026-02-12 Ira & Laura Pritt Pritt South 201 4703305900 Harrison Arsenal Resources 11,732
2026-02-12 Ira & Laura Pritt Pritt South 205 4703305904 Harrison Arsenal Resources 7,737
2026-02-06 Dallison Lumber 1 4710300596 Wetzel West Virginia Mineral Development Company
2026-02-02 Trimble, Hoffman S-Sr-1086 4700100020 Barbour Hanley Bird
2026-01-09 Tygrett, Bilyane Tygrett-1a 4708101390 Raleigh Diversified Production LLC
2025-12-29 Pyles, Vincent B. 1-3848 4705100162 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-12-22 States, Dorthy 7262 4710700302 Wood Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-12-04 Coastal Forest Resources CO. D/B/A Coastal Timberlands CO. Big177h2 4710303188 Wetzel Eqt Production Company 12,691
2025-12-04 Coastal Forest Resources CO. D/B/A Caostal Timberlands CO. Big177h7 4710303299 Wetzel Eqt Production Company
2025-12-04 Coastal Forest Resources CO. D/B/A Coastal Timberlands CO. Big177h15 4710303191 Wetzel Eqt Production Company 12,277
2025-11-05 Shriver, Ada E. 2-3682 4706100152 Monongalia West Virginia Mineral Development Company
2025-10-14 Jarvis, Almeda O.d. Stockley 222 4701502298 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Amherst Industries, INC. Cabot 100 4707901452 Putnam Diversified Production LLC
2025-10-14 Triad Hunter, LLC Stockley 145 4701501219 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Summers, P. M. P.m. Summers 20943 4701502121 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Sutton, Rhoda O.d. Stockley 230 4701502430 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. Stockley 189 4708702107 Roane Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. O.d. Stockley 139 4701501170 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Sutton, Rhoda O.d.stockley 234 4701502475 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. O.d. Stockley 144 4701501188 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. O.d. Stockley 151 4701501239 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Casto, J. B. J.b. Casto 125 4701501602 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. O.d. Stockley 213 4701501783 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Dobbins, Paul Stockley 226 4701502300 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. Stockley 195 4708702411 Roane Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. O.d. Stockley 159 4701501223 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. Stockley 191 4708703324 Roane Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Sutton, Rhoda O.d.stockley 235 4701502472 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Pennzoil Products CO. J. B. Casto 135 4701502428 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 O'Dell, Douglas O.d. Stockley 210 4701501642 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. Stockley 197 4708702942 Roane Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Sutton, Rhoda O.d.stockley 238 4701502474 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. O.d. Stockley 183 4701501429 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. Stockley 196 4708702404 Roane Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. O.d. Stockley 44 4701500943 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Dobbins, Paul Stockly 224 4701502302 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. O.d. Stockley 143 4701501187 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. Stockley 190 4708702402 Roane Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Jones, David O.d. Stockley 200 4701501630 Clay Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. Stockley 188 4708702106 Roane Ground Resources
2025-10-14 Stockley, O. D. Stockley 152 4701501226 Clay Ground Resources

About the Marcellus Formation in West Virginia

The Marcellus is one of West Virginia's active oil and gas plays, with 57,717 wells on file across 1,190 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 248 drilling permits targeting the Marcellus 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 Kanawha, Doddridge, Harrison, Ritchie, Calhoun, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Marcellus 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 Marcellus formation in West Virginia?

57,717 wells target the Marcellus in West Virginia, worked by 1,190 active operators, per WVDEP OOG well-header records (as of 2026-08-24).

Who are the top operators in the Marcellus in West Virginia?

By well count, the most active Marcellus operators in West Virginia are Diversified Production LLC, Wv Mineral Group LLC, Pillar Energy, EQT Production Company and Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage Inc.. The full ranking is in the table on this page.

How active is the Marcellus formation right now?

Operators filed 248 drilling permits targeting the Marcellus in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per WVDEP OOG records.

Is there active drilling in the Marcellus in West Virginia?

Operators filed 248 new drilling permits targeting the Marcellus in West Virginia over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Marcellus drilling, per WVDEP OOG records (as of 2026-08-24).

What is the current Marcellus activity in West Virginia?

Marcellus activity in West Virginia currently spans 57,717 wells on record and 1,190 active operators, led by Diversified Production LLC, Wv Mineral Group LLC, Pillar Energy, EQT Production Company and Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage Inc., with 248 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Oil and Gas (WVDEP OOG) well-header records (as of 2026-08-24).

Which West Virginia counties have the most Marcellus activity?

The most active Marcellus counties in West Virginia are Kanawha, Doddridge, Harrison, Ritchie, Calhoun.

How do I find out what my Marcellus 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 Marcellus 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: Marcellus

State: West Virginia

Total wells: 57,717

Active operators: 1,190

Permits 24mo: 248

Last refresh: 2026-08-24

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