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Last updated: August 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-08-17, Monongalia County, West Virginia shows 83 recent drilling permits and 853 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Consolidation Coal Company the most active operator and the Marcellus the leading target formation.
This page covers Monongalia 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 Monongalia County, West Virginia?
Reviewed by the Buckhead Energy Team · Drilling and production figures compiled from state oil & gas regulator filings.
Monongalia County, West Virginia targets the Marcellus and Utica shale, with roughly 802 wells that have produced and 83 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — steady development. Regulator data as of August 2026.
| Operator | Play | Recent drilling |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Natural Energy | Marcellus and Utica | Most active |
| CNX Resources | Marcellus and Utica | Active |
Own a mineral or royalty interest under Northeast Natural Energy, CNX Resources, or any other Monongalia 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 Monongalia County are Northeast Natural Energy and CNX Resources, targeting the Marcellus and Utica play. We regularly buy mineral and royalty interests held under leases with these operators, producing or non-producing.
Yes — 83 drilling permits were filed in Monongalia County over the trailing 24 months, on top of roughly 802 currently-producing wells. Recent permit activity is one input we weigh when sizing an offer on undeveloped or producing acreage.
Monongalia 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.
Monongalia County, West Virginia reported about 299.86 billion cubic feet of natural gas in 2025 — roughly 821,526 Mcf/day. Production has grown about 12.9× since 2015, and recent output is growing. Source: state regulator filings, 2015–2025.
| Year | Natural gas (Mcf) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,257,531 |
| 2016 | 27,610,562 |
| 2017 | 43,991,750 |
| 2018 | 66,544,936 |
| 2019 | 96,009,195 |
| 2020 | 131,192,282 |
| 2021 | 140,986,548 |
| 2022 | 173,535,038 |
| 2023 | 232,766,878 |
| 2024 | 268,983,947 |
| 2025 | 299,856,956 |
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As of , Monongalia County, West Virginia shows 83 recent drilling permits , 853 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 802 producing wells, with Consolidation Coal Company the most active operator. Source: TX RRC / OK OCC well-header & permit records, aggregated by Buckhead Energy. Refreshed monthly.
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Monongalia County, West Virginia includes 4 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 purchases mineral rights and royalties in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Located in the Marcellus Shale play, we provide expert valuations.
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Monongalia 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 Monongalia County assets.
Regional operators are utilizing multi-well pad development in Monongalia County.
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