An active buyer of Ohio County, West Virginia mineral rights. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006.
Last updated: September 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-09-10, Ohio County, West Virginia shows 11 recent drilling permits and 48 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Expand Operating LLC the most active operator and the Marcellus the leading target formation.
This page covers Ohio 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 Ohio County, West Virginia?
Reviewed by the Buckhead Energy Team · Drilling and production figures compiled from state oil & gas regulator filings.
Ohio County, West Virginia targets the Marcellus and Utica shale, with roughly 245 wells that have produced and 11 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — ongoing development. Regulator data as of August 2026.
| Operator | Play | Recent drilling |
|---|---|---|
| Expand Energy | Marcellus and Utica | Most active |
Own a mineral or royalty interest under Expand Energy, or any other Ohio 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 Ohio County are Expand Energy, targeting the Marcellus and Utica play. We regularly buy mineral and royalty interests held under leases with these operators, producing or non-producing.
Yes — 11 drilling permits were filed in Ohio County over the trailing 24 months, on top of roughly 245 currently-producing wells. Recent permit activity is one input we weigh when sizing an offer on undeveloped or producing acreage.
Ohio 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.
Ohio County, West Virginia reported about 105.13 billion cubic feet of natural gas in 2025 — roughly 288,019 Mcf/day. Production has grown about 2.6× since 2015, and recent output is easing. Source: state regulator filings, 2015–2025.
| Year | Natural gas (Mcf) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 40,471,931 |
| 2016 | 49,012,863 |
| 2017 | 51,409,651 |
| 2018 | 71,466,732 |
| 2019 | 106,119,611 |
| 2020 | 122,341,917 |
| 2021 | 116,845,713 |
| 2022 | 95,496,861 |
| 2023 | 120,704,295 |
| 2024 | 114,545,483 |
| 2025 | 105,126,826 |
See any operator's drilling footprint in Ohio County — wells, recent permits, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.
Ground-truth your Ohio County, West Virginia minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:
As of , Ohio County, West Virginia has the following records in this dataset: 11 recent drilling permits , 48 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 245 wells with reported production, with Expand Operating LLC the operator with the most wells on record. Source: state regulator well-header records for West Virginia, compiled via a commercial well-data aggregator and aggregated by Buckhead Energy. 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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Buckhead Energy acquires mineral rights and royalties in Ohio County, West Virginia. The county is known for its natural gas resources.
Specialized knowledge of productive formation layers and their mineral potential in Ohio County, West Virginia.
Our Ohio 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 Ohio County mineral rights transfers.
Experience with transaction timelines specific to West Virginia mineral transactions.
20 years of experience buying Ohio County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
Closings on Ohio County mineral rights typically take 30–45 days, subject to title review and clearance. Buckhead pays all cash at closing — by check for smaller deals and wire for larger ones.
Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all Ohio County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
Ohio County shows active development in condensate recovery, 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 Ohio County assets.
Independent producers are utilizing advanced completion methods in Ohio County.
Our relationships with local operators help us understand development plans and provide well-informed offers for your mineral rights.
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