# Top Operators in the Appalachian Basin (Marcellus & Utica) by Well Count

> The largest oil & gas operators in the Appalachian Basin (Marcellus & Utica) ranked by wells operated — 554,998 wells across 22,592 operators. Updated monthly from state regulator records. Sell mineral rights in the Appalachian Basin (Marcellus & Utica).

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**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-07-25 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Dataset
**Name:** Appalachian Basin (Marcellus & Utica) — Operator Leaderboard by Well Count

Oil & gas operator leaderboard for the Appalachian Basin (Marcellus & Utica): 554,998 wells across 22,592 operators; the top operator is Diversified Production LLC (48,911 wells). Compiled from state regulator records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells in basin: 554998
- Operators active in basin: 22592

## Page Outline
- Top Operators in the Appalachian Basin (Marcellus & Utica) by Well Count
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