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Last updated: August 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-08-16, Noble County, Ohio shows 47 recent drilling permits and 1,679 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Northwood Energy the most active operator and the Utica the leading target formation.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Noble County, Ohio?
Reviewed by the Buckhead Energy Team · Drilling and production figures compiled from state oil & gas regulator filings.
Noble County, Ohio targets the Utica shale, with roughly 2,428 wells that have produced and 47 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — steady development. Regulator data as of August 2026.
| Operator | Play | Recent drilling |
|---|---|---|
| EOG Resources | Utica | Most active |
| Antero Resources | Utica | Active |
Own a mineral or royalty interest under EOG Resources, Antero Resources, or any other Noble 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 Noble County are EOG Resources and Antero Resources, targeting the Utica play. We regularly buy mineral and royalty interests held under leases with these operators, producing or non-producing.
Yes — 47 drilling permits were filed in Noble County over the trailing 24 months, on top of roughly 2,428 currently-producing wells. Recent permit activity is one input we weigh when sizing an offer on undeveloped or producing acreage.
Noble 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.
Noble County, Ohio reported about 69.93 billion cubic feet of natural gas in 2025 — roughly 191,582 Mcf/day. Recent output is growing. Source: state regulator filings, 2015–2025.
| Year | Natural gas (Mcf) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 100,225,811 |
| 2016 | 112,229,540 |
| 2017 | 110,716,112 |
| 2018 | 112,511,487 |
| 2019 | 93,577,209 |
| 2020 | 60,606,737 |
| 2021 | 51,849,912 |
| 2022 | 63,879,423 |
| 2023 | 54,309,161 |
| 2024 | 67,691,191 |
| 2025 | 69,927,490 |
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As of , Noble County, Ohio shows 47 recent drilling permits , 1,679 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 2,428 producing wells, with Northwood Energy 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 Noble County, Ohio, a core eastern-Ohio Utica shale county with more than 1,000 producing wells among thousands drilled. We make free, no-obligation written offers to owners under any operator.
Specialized knowledge of Marcellus Shale layers and their mineral potential in Noble County, Ohio.
Our Noble County acquisition team monitors drilling permits, production reports, and lease activity to provide competitive offers.
We work with qualified professionals to ensure smooth transactions and proper documentation for Noble County mineral rights transfers.
Experience with closing coordination specific to Ohio mineral transactions.
19 years of experience buying Noble County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
Average fast turnaround for Noble County mineral rights offers. We can close in as little as direct with all cash transactions.
Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all Noble County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
Noble County shows renewed activity in oil production, making it an attractive area for mineral rights investment.
We track drilling permits, completion reports, and production data to provide competitive offers for your Noble County assets.
Major oil companies are utilizing horizontal drilling programs in Noble County.
Our relationships with local operators help us understand development plans and provide well-informed offers for your mineral rights.
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