# Utica Formation in West Virginia: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Utica oil and gas activity in West Virginia: 5596 wells across 467 operators, 9 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Utica formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Utica formation in West Virginia has 5,596 wells on record across 467 active operators, with 9 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Pin Oak Operating LLC, Antero Resources, EQT Production Company, Diversified Production LLC and Ritchie Petroleum. Compiled from West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Oil and Gas (WVDEP OOG) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

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

Utica formation operator and drilling activity in West Virginia: 5,596 wells, 467 active operators, 9 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 5596
- Active Operators: 467
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 9

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

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