# Marcellus Formation in West Virginia: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Marcellus oil and gas activity in West Virginia: 57717 wells across 1190 operators, 248 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Marcellus formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
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.

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

Marcellus formation operator and drilling activity in West Virginia: 57,717 wells, 1,190 active operators, 248 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 57717
- Active Operators: 1190
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 248

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

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