Marcellus Shale Mineral Rights
Comprehensive data on mineral rights activity in the Marcellus Shale formation across West Virginia and Ohio.
Formation Overview
The Marcellus Shale is a Middle Devonian-age sedimentary rock formation extending across much of the Appalachian Basin, with its most productive areas concentrated in northeastern and southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. The formation lies at depths ranging from 4,000 to 8,500 feet and varies in thickness from 50 to over 250 feet. The Marcellus is one of the largest natural gas reserves in the world, with estimated recoverable reserves exceeding 100 trillion cubic feet.
Since the first commercially viable Marcellus well was drilled in 2004, the formation has transformed the U.S. energy landscape. Pennsylvania and West Virginia are the primary producing states, with the Marcellus accounting for the majority of natural gas production in both states. Mineral rights owners in the Marcellus fairway benefit from high-volume horizontal drilling and multi-well pad development, which have significantly increased per-acre royalty values over the past two decades.
Marcellus Shale Statistics
Top Counties in the Marcellus Shale
These counties have the highest concentration of Marcellus Shale wells. Click any county for detailed mineral rights data, operator profiles, and available listings.
Top Operators in the Marcellus Shale
These companies operate the most wells targeting the Marcellus Shale formation.
Well Status Breakdown
Current operational status of all Marcellus Shale wells.
| Status | Count |
|---|---|
| Active Well | 5,133 |
| Never Drilled | 1,541 |
| Plugged | 516 |
| Permit Issued | 316 |
| Never Issued | 273 |
| Abandoned Well | 165 |
| Future Use | 112 |
| Producing | 72 |
| Expired Permit | 70 |
| Final Restoration | 25 |
| Shutin | 12 |
| Well Permitted | 11 |
| Active | 8 |
| Well Drilled | 5 |
| Duplicate API | 5 |
| Plugged and Abandoned | 4 |
Marketplace Activity
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