# Ohio Well Spud Activity by Month
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> Ohio well spud activity by month, with the counties recording the most spuds over the last 12 months. Small counts are withheld.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/spud-activity-ohio
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-10-04 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
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.

## Frequently Asked Questions
**How many wells were spudded in Ohio in the last 12 months?**
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.

**Which Ohio counties have the most recent spuds?**
By spuds in the last 12 months: Harrison County (12), Guernsey County (3).

**What does a spud mean for nearby mineral owners?**
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.

## Dataset
**Name:** Ohio Well Spud Activity

Ohio well spud activity by month, with the counties recording the most spuds over the last 12 months. Small counts are withheld.

**Variables measured:**
- Monthly spuds
- Spuds by county (12 months)

## Page Outline
- Ohio Well Spud Activity
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Ohio spuds by month
  - Top Ohio counties by spuds (last 12 months)
  - How these figures are computed
  - Own Mineral Rights in Ohio?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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