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Last updated: August 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-08-16, Monroe County, Ohio shows 36 recent drilling permits and 1,933 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Graymarr LLC the most active operator and the Utica the leading target formation.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Monroe County, Ohio?
Reviewed by the Buckhead Energy Team · Drilling and production figures compiled from state oil & gas regulator filings.
Monroe County, Ohio targets the Utica shale, with roughly 3,160 wells that have produced and 36 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — ongoing development. Regulator data as of August 2026.
| Operator | Play | Recent drilling |
|---|---|---|
| Expand Energy | Utica | Most active |
| Gulfport Energy | Utica | Active |
Own a mineral or royalty interest under Expand Energy, Gulfport Energy, or any other Monroe 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 Monroe County are Expand Energy and Gulfport Energy, targeting the Utica play. We regularly buy mineral and royalty interests held under leases with these operators, producing or non-producing.
Yes — 36 drilling permits were filed in Monroe County over the trailing 24 months, on top of roughly 3,160 currently-producing wells. Recent permit activity is one input we weigh when sizing an offer on undeveloped or producing acreage.
Monroe 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.
Monroe County, Ohio reported about 340.71 billion cubic feet of natural gas in 2025 — roughly 933,455 Mcf/day. Production has grown about 2.5× since 2015, and recent output is steady. Source: state regulator filings, 2015–2025.
| Year | Natural gas (Mcf) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 137,455,991 |
| 2016 | 261,080,852 |
| 2017 | 305,079,549 |
| 2018 | 543,436,711 |
| 2019 | 565,388,114 |
| 2020 | 481,472,960 |
| 2021 | 455,045,267 |
| 2022 | 423,778,311 |
| 2023 | 347,196,365 |
| 2024 | 341,858,980 |
| 2025 | 340,711,195 |
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As of , Monroe County, Ohio shows 36 recent drilling permits , 1,933 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 3,160 producing wells, with Graymarr LLC 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 Monroe County, Ohio, one of the most heavily drilled Utica shale counties in eastern Ohio with over 2,000 producing wells. We make free, no-obligation written offers to owners under any operator.
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Our Monroe County acquisition team monitors drilling permits, production reports, and lease activity to provide competitive offers.
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19 years of experience buying Monroe County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
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