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Marcellus Formation in West Virginia

57,717 wells across 1,192 active operators, with 425 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.

Refreshed monthly from WVDEP OOG well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-09.

Quick answer: The Marcellus formation in West Virginia has 57,717 wells on record across 1,192 active operators, with 425 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-09). 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
1,192
Total Lateral
3,153 miles
Permits (24mo)
425

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 100 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
2026-04-23 Fry, C. 3025 4705100281 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission 639
2026-04-23 Simmons, James E. 4224 4710300396 Wetzel Columbia Gas Transmission
2026-04-15 Cain, Eunice R. L-4317 4710301472 Wetzel Columbia Gas Transmission
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
2026-02-26 Parrott, W. 4480 4705100315 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission
2026-02-26 Hinerman, E. R. 2270 4705100283 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission 523
2026-02-26 Blatt, August 4646 4710300507 Wetzel Columbia Gas Transmission 356
2026-02-12 Ira & Laura Pritt Pritt South 205 4703305904 Harrison Arsenal Resources 7,737
2026-02-12 Ira & Laura Pritt Pritt South 201 4703305900 Harrison Arsenal Resources 11,732
2026-02-12 Ira & Laura Pritt Pritt South 202 4703305901 Harrison Arsenal Resources 11,686
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
2026-01-14 U.s. Dept. Interior 7471 4708300124 Randolph Columbia Gas Transmission
2026-01-12 Blake, J. & M. A. 4799 4705100500 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission
2026-01-12 Evans, R. W. 4507 4705100326 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission 235
2026-01-12 Yoho, G. N. L-4603 4705100405 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission 138
2026-01-09 Tygrett, Bilyane Tygrett-1a 4708101390 Raleigh Diversified Production LLC
2026-01-09 Western Pocahontas Prop Wpp-005a 4710902804 Wyoming Diversified Production LLC
2026-01-09 Crab Orchard Coal & Land CO-8a 4708101431 Raleigh Diversified Production LLC
2026-01-09 Wpp, LLC Ww-11a 4708101461 Raleigh Diversified Production LLC 242
2026-01-09 Icg Beckley CO-7ar 4708101441 Raleigh Diversified Production LLC
2026-01-09 Southern Land CO LP Sd-11a 4708101467 Raleigh Diversified Production LLC
2026-01-09 Beaver Coal Company CO-4a 4708101452 Raleigh Diversified Production LLC
2026-01-08 Irvine, Kevin L., Etal Lanham 7145 4707900261 Putnam Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-12-29 Stern, George 1-4359 4705100299 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-12-29 Pyles, Vincent B. 1-3848 4705100162 Marshall Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-12-29 Thomas, E. 4446 4705100311 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 Caostal Timberlands CO. Big177h7 4710303299 Wetzel Eqt Production Company
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 Coastal Timberlands CO. Big177h15 4710303191 Wetzel Eqt Production Company 12,277
2025-12-03 Landfried, John & Joann Ripley 12409 4703502408 Jackson Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-11-17 Pace, Emily 7288 4703500531 Jackson Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-11-12 Columbia Gas Transmission Rockport 7261 4710700342 Wood Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-11-12 Cox, David Leo Rockport 7263 4710700451 Wood Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-11-12 Goshorn, W. F., Etal 7328 4703901607 Kanawha Columbia Gas Transmission
2025-11-05 Shriver, Ada E. 2-3682 4706100152 Monongalia West Virginia Mineral Development Company
2025-10-15 Walters, Marie J. Q. Mcintyre 11 4709501836 Tyler Vickery Energy LLC
2025-10-15 Pennzoil Products CO. Silas Wyatt E-2b 4709501663 Tyler Vickery Energy LLC
2025-10-15 Morris, Timmy A. J. Wiley H-25 4710301679 Wetzel Vickery Energy LLC
2025-10-15 Baker, Dorsey - Heirs Baker Heirs 11 4709501659 Tyler Vickery Energy LLC
2025-10-15 Stackpole, Allen D. ,. Et Al E. Longstreth E-12 4709501627 Tyler Vickery Energy LLC
2025-10-15 Weedon, Juanita L. F. M. Lemasters 10 4709501412 Tyler Vickery Energy LLC

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 1,192 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 425 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 1,192 active operators, per WVDEP OOG well-header records (as of 2026-08-09).

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 425 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 425 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 2026-08-09).

What is the current Marcellus activity in West Virginia?

Marcellus activity in West Virginia currently spans 57,717 wells on record and 1,192 active operators, led by Diversified Production LLC, Wv Mineral Group LLC, Pillar Energy, EQT Production Company and Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage Inc., with 425 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 2026-08-09).

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: 1,192

Permits 24mo: 425

Last refresh: 2026-08-09

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