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Ohio County Mineral Rights

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Ohio County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-08-03:

6,276
Wells on record
1
Recent permits (24mo)
1,225
DUC wells
475
Producing wells
Ambrose B Sterling
Most active operator

This page covers Ohio County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see Kentucky Mineral Rights.

Own a royalty rather than the minerals themselves? See selling oil & gas royalties in Kentucky — severance tax, property-tax treatment, and whether a dormancy statute applies.

Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Ohio County, Kentucky?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Ohio County, Kentucky — free, no-obligation written offers to owners and heirs, with no broker commissions and buyer-paid closing (typically 30–45 days). As of 2026-08-03, Ohio County has 1 recent drilling permits and 475 producing wells, with Ambrose B Sterling the most active operator. Whether to sell, lease, or hold depends on your specific tract, decimal interest, and current production — a written offer shows what your interest is worth today.

About Ohio County

Ohio County, Kentucky, is a Western Kentucky Illinois Basin producing county with conventional Aux Vases and Cypress sandstone activity. The county shares producing trends with adjacent Daviess, McLean, and Muhlenberg counties.

Cities and communities: Hartford, Beaver Dam, Centertown.

Quick Facts

Ohio County, Kentucky

Hartford (county seat)

3 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Ohio County

Aux Vases

Depth: Mississippian

Primary producer

Cypress

Depth: Mississippian

Stacked sand

Tar Springs

Depth: Mississippian

Sandstone

Active Ohio County Operators

Ohio County operator base includes Western Kentucky independents.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

Mineral interests are commonly deeply fractionated.

Mineral Rights Resources for Ohio County Owners



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Operators active in Ohio County

See any operator's drilling footprint in Ohio County — wells, recent permits, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.

Empire Oil & Gas (132 wells)

Who operates the most wells in the Illinois Basin? See the top operators in the Illinois Basin by well count → — a monthly-updated leaderboard compiled from state regulator records.

Key Takeaways

  • Ohio County, Kentucky is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Aux Vases, Cypress, Tar Springs.
  • Population centers include Hartford, Beaver Dam, Centertown.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Ohio County.

Nearby Kentucky Counties

Own minerals elsewhere in the area? We buy across Kentucky — see activity and values in neighboring counties:

Henderson County Hopkins County Daviess County McLean County Muhlenberg County Crittenden County All Kentucky counties →

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