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Last updated: August 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-08-16, Jefferson County, Ohio shows 19 recent drilling permits and 443 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Ascent Resourcesmarcellus the most active operator and the Utica the leading target formation.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Jefferson County, Ohio?
Reviewed by the Buckhead Energy Team · Drilling and production figures compiled from state oil & gas regulator filings.
Jefferson County, Ohio targets the Utica shale, with roughly 487 wells that have produced and 19 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — ongoing development. Regulator data as of August 2026.
| Operator | Play | Recent drilling |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent Resources | Utica | Most active |
| EOG Resources | Utica | Active |
Own a mineral or royalty interest under Ascent Resources, EOG Resources, or any other Jefferson County operator? Buckhead Energy buys producing and non-producing interests here directly — a free written offer, buyer-paid closing, no broker commission.
The most active operators by recent drilling in Jefferson County are Ascent Resources and EOG Resources, targeting the Utica play. We regularly buy mineral and royalty interests held under leases with these operators, producing or non-producing.
Yes — 19 drilling permits were filed in Jefferson County over the trailing 24 months, on top of roughly 487 currently-producing wells. Recent permit activity is one input we weigh when sizing an offer on undeveloped or producing acreage.
Jefferson County development targets the Utica shale. We underwrite the actual unit's production and lease language for your specific tract — not a county-level assumption.
Jefferson County, Ohio reported about 445.03 billion cubic feet of natural gas in 2025 — roughly 1,219,274 Mcf/day. Production has grown about 65.8× since 2015, and recent output is easing. Source: state regulator filings, 2015–2025.
| Year | Natural gas (Mcf) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,768,356 |
| 2016 | 46,032,030 |
| 2017 | 144,391,608 |
| 2018 | 345,660,201 |
| 2019 | 533,624,687 |
| 2020 | 484,559,010 |
| 2021 | 511,392,249 |
| 2022 | 580,997,813 |
| 2023 | 569,257,301 |
| 2024 | 472,037,841 |
| 2025 | 445,034,875 |
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As of , Jefferson County, Ohio shows 19 recent drilling permits , 443 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 487 producing wells, with Ascent Resourcesmarcellus the most active operator. Source: TX RRC / OK OCC well-header & permit records, aggregated by Buckhead Energy. Refreshed monthly.
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Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights and royalties in Jefferson County, Ohio, an eastern-Ohio Utica shale county with active dry-gas development and hundreds of producing wells. Free, no-obligation written offers for owners under any operator.
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Our Jefferson County acquisition team monitors drilling permits, production reports, and lease activity to provide competitive offers.
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19 years of experience buying Jefferson County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
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Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all Jefferson County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
Jefferson County shows emerging interest in natural gas development, making it an attractive area for mineral rights investment.
We track drilling permits, completion reports, and production data to provide competitive offers for your Jefferson County assets.
Major oil companies are utilizing multi-well pad development in Jefferson County.
Our relationships with local operators help us understand development plans and provide well-informed offers for your mineral rights.
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