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Last updated: August 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-08-17, Lewis County, West Virginia shows 24 recent drilling permits and 254 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Diversified Production LLC the most active operator 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.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Lewis County, West Virginia?
Reviewed by the Buckhead Energy Team · Drilling and production figures compiled from state oil & gas regulator filings.
Lewis County, West Virginia targets the Marcellus and Utica shale, with roughly 4,014 wells that have produced and 24 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — ongoing development. Regulator data as of August 2026.
Yes — 24 drilling permits were filed in Lewis County over the trailing 24 months, on top of roughly 4,014 currently-producing wells. Recent permit activity is one input we weigh when sizing an offer on undeveloped or producing acreage.
Lewis County development targets the Marcellus and Utica shale. We underwrite the actual unit's production and lease language for your specific tract — not a county-level assumption.
Lewis County, West Virginia reported about 168.31 billion cubic feet of natural gas in 2025 — roughly 461,133 Mcf/day. Production has grown about 13.5× since 2015, and recent output is growing. Source: state regulator filings, 2015–2025.
| Year | Natural gas (Mcf) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,471,524 |
| 2016 | 12,306,629 |
| 2017 | 11,245,165 |
| 2018 | 8,188,030 |
| 2019 | 7,804,412 |
| 2020 | 8,273,643 |
| 2021 | 13,609,583 |
| 2022 | 92,983,747 |
| 2023 | 144,114,742 |
| 2024 | 150,959,492 |
| 2025 | 168,313,626 |
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As of , Lewis County, West Virginia shows 24 recent drilling permits , 254 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 4,014 producing wells, with Diversified Production LLC the most active operator. Source: TX RRC / OK OCC well-header & permit records, aggregated by Buckhead Energy. Refreshed monthly.
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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. Known for its natural gas resources, we provide comprehensive valuations.
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19 years of experience buying Lewis County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
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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 provide competitive offers 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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