# Newly Producing Ohio Oil & Gas Wells

**TL;DR:** This page tracks Ohio oil and gas wells that began producing in the last 6 months—wells now generating active royalty income for mineral owners. The data is refreshed monthly from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) records and currently shows 29 new producers across 6 counties operated by major companies including EOG Resources, Gulfport Appalachia, and Ascent Resources.

## Key Takeaways

- **29 new producing wells** came online in Ohio in the last 6 months (data current as of July 5, 2026), representing fresh royalty income streams for mineral owners
- Wells with "first production" dates in **February and March 2026** dominate the list, meaning they are in or approaching their **peak production window** (first 12-18 months)
- The new producers span **6 Ohio counties**: Carroll, Monroe, Noble, Harrison, Guernsey, and Belmont—all in the Appalachian Basin region
- Carroll County leads with 10 new wells, followed by Noble County with 5 wells, indicating concentrated drilling activity in these areas
- **Lateral lengths range from 12,527 feet to 20,980 feet** for wells where data is reported, reflecting modern horizontal drilling techniques
- Mineral owners should expect **first royalty checks 30-60 days after first production**, so wells listed here may have already generated multiple payments
- If you own minerals near a newly producing well but haven't received a division order, contact the operator's land department immediately to claim your interest
- The page updates monthly with fresh ODNR data, making it actionable for identifying recent revenue-generating activity on or near owned acreage

## Page Highlights

**Purpose and Data Source**: The page lists Ohio oil and gas wells whose first production date occurred within the last 6 months, sourced from Ohio Department of Natural Resources well records and refreshed monthly. The current snapshot (July 5, 2026) shows 29 new producers.

**Well Data Table**: A sortable table displays each new producer with columns for first production date, days producing, well name, API number, operator, county, formation, and lateral length. Most wells began production on March 1 or February 1, 2026.

**Geographic Distribution**: The 29 new wells are concentrated in 6 eastern Ohio counties—Carroll (10 wells), Noble (5), Harrison (3), Monroe (3), Guernsey (2), and Belmont (3)—all targeting Appalachian Basin formations.

**Operator Activity**: EOG Resources and its affiliates (EOG Ohio, LLC) account for the majority of new producers, with Gulfport Appalachia, Ascent Resources, and INR Ohio LLC also operating multiple wells.

**Why This Matters**: The section explains that "first production" marks when wells transition from drilling projects to revenue-generating assets, triggering royalty payments within 30-60 days. Mineral owners can use this data to verify they're receiving payments for nearby wells or identify potential missing royalties.

**Peak Production Timing**: Modern horizontal wells produce most of their oil and gas in the first 12-18 months, so wells on this list are at or near their peak output—making them especially valuable for mineral owners considering a sale.

**Refresh Cadence**: The page updates monthly with the most recent ODNR production data, ensuring mineral owners have current information about new wells generating income on or near their acreage.

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