Monroe County, Ohio — Mineral Rights Overview
Monroe County is a major hub for oil and gas development in Ohio, with 10,816 recorded drilling sites across the region.
Market Snapshot
Drilling Status Distribution
The following table shows the current operational status of all registered oil and gas sites in Monroe County.
| Operational Status | Number of Sites |
|---|---|
| Plugged and Abandoned | 3,720 |
| Producing | 2,951 |
| Unknown status | 1,912 |
| Expired Permit | 826 |
| Final Restoration | 509 |
| Well Drilled | 474 |
| Permit Expired | 277 |
| Orphan Well - Ready | 65 |
| Field Inspected, Well Not Found | 45 |
| Well Permitted | 19 |
| Orphan Well - Pending | 10 |
| Drilling | 7 |
| Active Injection | 1 |
Leading Operators
These companies hold the most drilling permits and operate the greatest number of sites in Monroe County.
| Company | Sites Operated |
|---|---|
| HISTORIC OWNER | 6,640 |
| Graymarr Llc | 403 |
| G-R Contracting Inc | 264 |
| Stevens Oil & Gas Llc | 185 |
| Expand Operating Llc | 172 |
| Gulfport Appalachia Llc | 129 |
| Howells Oil & Gas | 121 |
| Northwood Energy Corp | 105 |
| Inr Ohio Llc | 101 |
| Ozark Oil Llc | 95 |
Recorded Transactions
4,046 mineral-related deed recordings have been documented in Monroe County, with the most recent on 12/11/2025.
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- How Mineral Rights Work — A complete guide to understanding ownership and subsurface interests
- Valuation Factors & Methods — What drives mineral rights pricing in this region
- How to Sell Mineral Rights — Step-by-step process for listing and closing a sale
- What Are My Mineral Rights Worth? — Valuation factors and how to get an estimate
- Basin & Formation Data — Formation data, operators, and production for major basins
- Value Estimator — Get a free preliminary estimate for your property
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