An active buyer of Lewis County, West Virginia mineral rights. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006.
Last updated: October 2026
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As of 2026-10-03, Lewis County, West Virginia shows 22 recent drilling permits and 251 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Diversified Production LLC operating the most wells on record and the Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora the leading target formation.
This page covers Lewis County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see West Virginia Mineral Rights.
Own a royalty rather than the minerals themselves? See selling oil & gas royalties in West Virginia — severance tax, property-tax treatment, and whether a dormancy statute applies. Also worth reading: West Virginia flat-rate leases — the statutory 1/8 royalty floor.
Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Lewis County, West Virginia?
Reviewed by the Buckhead Energy Team · Drilling and production figures: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data.
Lewis County, West Virginia targets the Marcellus and Utica shale, with roughly 4,020 wells that have produced and 22 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — ongoing development. Data as of September 2026.
Yes — 22 drilling permits were filed in Lewis County over the trailing 24 months, on top of roughly 4,020 wells that have produced. Permit filings are a forward-looking signal of where operators plan to drill next.
Lewis County development targets the Marcellus and Utica shale. What applies to a specific tract is the unit it sits in and the lease language that governs it — not a county-level assumption.
See any operator's well footprint in Lewis County — wells operated, wells that have produced, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.
Ground-truth your Lewis County, West Virginia minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:
As of , Lewis County, West Virginia has the following records in this dataset: 22 recent drilling permits , 251 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 4,020 wells with reported production. By wells on record, the largest operator is Diversified Production LLC (drilling activity is counted by state and county, never per operator). Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. Refreshed daily.
Permits count wells with a permit date in the trailing 24 months. DUCs count wells with a spud date and no reported first production. Wells with reported production may no longer be producing. These dataset counts are not a complete census of permits or currently producing wells.
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Figures for Lewis County, West Virginia. Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. A figure based on fewer than 3 wells is withheld.
Oil valued at the EIA WTI Cushing monthly average price; gas at the EIA Henry Hub monthly average × 1.037 MMBtu per mcf. This is historical gross value at benchmark prices, before price differentials, deductions, and taxes — not an estimate of any owner's income or a valuation.
| Year | Oil | Gas | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,500,000 | $610,000,000 | $620,000,000 |
| 2024 | $2,100,000 | $340,000,000 | $350,000,000 |
| 2023 | $2,600,000 | $380,000,000 | $380,000,000 |
Median permit to spud: 39 days (13 wells)
Median spud to first production: 527 days (9 wells)
Drilled, not yet producing: 7 wells spudded in the last three years with no first production reported; median 602 days since spud
Lewis County, West Virginia includes 13 named oil & gas fields we buy in. Each field page carries well counts, active operators, and how to sell an interest there.
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Buckhead Energy acquires mineral rights and royalties in Lewis County, West Virginia. The county is known for its natural gas resources.
Specialized knowledge of stratigraphic sequences and their mineral potential in Lewis County, West Virginia.
Our Lewis County acquisition team monitors drilling permits, production reports, and lease activity when we prepare a fair, competitive offer.
We work with qualified professionals to ensure smooth transactions and proper documentation for Lewis County mineral rights transfers.
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20 years of experience buying Lewis County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
Buckhead pays the full purchase price in cash, with no financing contingency. Payment is typically made by check after the deed is recorded. Timing varies with title review and county recording, and we keep you updated along the way.
Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all Lewis County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
Lewis County shows emerging interest in NGL extraction, making it an attractive area for mineral rights investment.
We track drilling permits, completion reports, and production data to prepare a fair, competitive offer for your Lewis County assets.
Independent producers are utilizing advanced completion methods in Lewis County.
Our relationships with local operators help us understand development plans and provide well-informed offers for your mineral rights.
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