How many Ohio wells were spudded each month, and which counties recorded the most spuds over the last 12 months. A spud records the start of drilling; it does not establish completion or production.
Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. Last computed: 2026-10-04.
Quick answer: Ohio recorded at least 15 spuds in the 12 months through Sep 2026, by Buckhead Energy’s count of published monthly figures; Harrison County had the most (12). Months with fewer than 3 wells are withheld, so totals are floors.
At least 15 in the 12 months through Sep 2026. The figure adds the published monthly counts; months with fewer than 3 wells are withheld, so it is a floor.
By spuds in the last 12 months: Harrison County (12), Guernsey County (3).
A spud records the start of drilling. It does not establish that a well will be completed, which tracts it includes, or whether production or royalty payments will follow.
Last 24 months, newest first. Months with fewer than 3 wells show <3.
| Month | Spuds |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | 11 |
| Sep 2025 | 14 |
| Aug 2025 | 15 |
| Jul 2025 | 15 |
| Jun 2025 | 16 |
| May 2025 | 22 |
| Apr 2025 | 20 |
| Mar 2025 | 12 |
| Feb 2025 | 25 |
| Jan 2025 | 22 |
| Dec 2024 | 4 |
| Nov 2024 | 32 |
| Oct 2024 | 15 |
Ranked by spuds in the last 12 complete months. At most 25 counties are shown.
| County | Spuds |
|---|---|
| Harrison | 12 |
| Guernsey | 3 |
Buckhead Energy computes every figure on this page from grouped records in public oil and gas data. The page shows counts, sums, percentiles and indexes only; it does not list individual wells, leases or permits.
Counts under 3 wells and percentiles under 5 wells are withheld; totals are floors.
12-month totals add only the monthly figures that were published, so they are floors, not exact counts.
Last computed: 2026-10-04. These figures are informational only and are not a valuation of any mineral or royalty interest.
Activity in a county does not establish anything about a specific tract. Compare these figures with your own lease, division order and statements when considering your mineral rights.
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