# Recently Spudded Ohio Oil & Gas Wells (Last 90 Days)

**TL;DR:** This page tracks Ohio oil and gas wells where drilling has physically started in the last 90 days but production has not yet begun—the closest real-time view of active drilling operations across the Utica Shale and Appalachian Basin. As of July 5, 2026, 23 wells have been spudded across 7 counties by 2 active operators, with most wells expected to reach production within 60-120 days. Refreshed monthly from Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) well records.

## Key Takeaways

- **23 wells spudded in the last 90 days** across Ohio's Appalachian Basin, concentrated in Harrison, Carroll, Jefferson, Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe, and Columbiana counties
- **A "spud" indicates active drilling**—the moment the rig starts boring the wellbore, representing committed capital and a 30-90 day horizon to completion
- **Two operators dominate recent activity**: Ascent Resources (Marcellus) and EOG Resources/EOG Ohio are responsible for the majority of recent spuds
- **Spudded wells are a tighter leading indicator than permits**—they signal drilling happening "RIGHT NOW" and typically reach production within 60-120 days
- **Most wells target the Eastern Overthrust Area** of the Appalachian Basin, with a handful targeting the broader Appalachian Basin formation
- **Lateral lengths range from 841 to 9,373 feet** where reported, with Jefferson County wells showing the longest documented laterals
- **For mineral owners, offset spud activity** is the strongest near-term signal of new royalty income potential on adjacent acreage
- **Data is refreshed monthly** from ODNR records and represents the most current snapshot of active drilling before completion operations begin

## Page Highlights

**Current Activity Overview:** As of July 5, 2026, Ohio has 23 wells spudded in the past 90 days, operated by 2 companies across 7 counties—all within the Appalachian Basin and its Eastern Overthrust Area.

**Recent Spud Table:** A sortable list shows spud dates, API numbers, operator names, counties, formations targeted, and lateral lengths where available. Most recent activity occurred July 3, 2026 (6 wells), with clusters on June 26 and June 19, and a major batch on May 29 (13 wells).

**Why Spudded Wells Matter:** Unlike drilling permits (which show intent), spudded wells represent deployed capital and active rigs. They provide a 30-90 day forward view to completion and 60-120 days to first production—making them the tightest leading indicator for mineral owners watching offset acreage.

**Operator Concentration:** Ascent Resources (focusing on Marcellus formation) and EOG Resources/EOG Ohio dominate the spud list, indicating these operators are the most actively drilling in Ohio's unconventional plays currently.

**Geographic Distribution:** Harrison County shows the highest concentration of recent spuds, followed by Carroll and Jefferson counties—all in the Eastern Overthrust portion of the Appalachian Basin.

**Aging Legend:** Wells are categorized by time since spud: ≤60 days (likely active rig) and 61-90 days (drilled, awaiting completion), helping mineral owners understand drilling stage.

## Dataset Variables

The page does not include embedded JSON-LD structured data, but the well table tracks:
- Spud Date
- Days Since Spud
- Well Name
- API Number (unique well identifier)
- Operator Name
- County
- Formation/Play
- Lateral Length (feet, where available)

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