# West Virginia Mineral Rights **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/west-virginia-mineral-rights/22.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [New pooling in Wetzel County, WV](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-pooling-in-wetzel-county-wv/89858)
**Author:** [@Christine\_Maxwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Christine_Maxwell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-pooling-in-wetzel-county-wv/89858 "2026-11-04T16:21:25Z")
It appears things are moving quickly in Wetzel County, WV So why am I not seeing discussions on this site? I am part of pooling on 335 acres when will royalties start, when they hit the first time, or, do they wait unt… --- ## [Need attorney: rights recovery / defrauded family member](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-attorney-rights-recovery-defrauded-family-member/89921)
**Author:** [@Cantudallas](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cantudallas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-attorney-rights-recovery-defrauded-family-member/89921 "2026-11-03T05:50:20Z")
I’m seeking recommendations for an attorney experienced in representing and recovering the rights for individuals who have been defrauded. I am in another state and the attorneys I’m finding online all seem to be those w… --- ## [Looking for Landman Recommendations OH WV Border Counties](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-landman-recommendations-oh-wv-border-counties/89693)
**Author:** [@user9](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/user9)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-for-landman-recommendations-oh-wv-border-counties/89693 "2026-10-16T11:46:01Z")
Hi All, I’m hoping that I can get recommendations for a landman who can locate rights in Tyler & Wetzel Counties in West Virginia and Monroe and Belmont Counties in Ohio. Both sides of family were in the oil business … --- ## [Leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing/89541)
**Author:** [@Perrylkeaton](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Perrylkeaton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/leasing/89541 "2026-09-26T16:56:30Z")
Any information on new leasing in Marshall county, been getting a lot of offers to sell? --- ## [Mannington, Marion County, WV - New Horizontal Well permit applications](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mannington-marion-county-wv-new-horizontal-well-permit-applications/89484)
**Author:** [@jfwfmt](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jfwfmt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mannington-marion-county-wv-new-horizontal-well-permit-applications/89484 "2026-09-21T10:59:26Z")
Times West Virginian (18-Sep-2026) has 2 legal ads for well permits in Mannington District: EQT Production Company LLC. Natural gas horizontal. In UTM NAD 83 Zone 18 Mannington, WV 7 1/2 Quadrangle Good 33H Easting… --- ## [Antero mineral lease offers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-mineral-lease-offers/88964)
**Author:** [@mrstinky](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mrstinky)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/antero-mineral-lease-offers/88964 "2026-09-09T02:07:36Z")
I’m getting offers to buy my net mineral rights acres in Ritchie County that were passed down from my great grandparents. I spoke to someone who lives there who told me not to sell. My lawyer is looking over the lease … --- ## [12.5 yrs back royalties owed. ](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/12-5-yrs-back-royalties-owed/89213)
**Author:** [@Sharon\_White](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sharon_White)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/12-5-yrs-back-royalties-owed/89213 "2026-09-01T20:00:24Z")
Hello my name is Sharon White and I’m writing in regards to my husband’s (David) inherited mineral rights in Ritchie County WV . I’m writing to everyone in hopes that someone can help us. I’ll just start at the beginnin… --- ## [Anything happening at the Upton Pad](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anything-happening-at-the-upton-pad/89118)
**Author:** [@GBrock57](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/GBrock57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anything-happening-at-the-upton-pad/89118 "2026-08-31T21:10:05Z")
Just wondering if anyone has seen any activity at the Upton Well Pad. I leased with NNE and the landman was saying that the Upton Pad was close to drilling. I know the permits are in place 4 at least 4 wells. Thanks --- ## [Drilling in Long Drain](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-in-long-drain/89140)
**Author:** [@Deb65](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Deb65)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/drilling-in-long-drain/89140 "2026-08-31T20:12:57Z")
My husband inherited 14 acres of mineral rights in Long Drain Wetzel County WV. 2023. Paperwork was not handed in to court house or Antero in a timely manner so rights are still not showing in his name. Does anyone know … --- ## [2026 NARO East Convention - Sep 29 - Oct1 - Cambridge OH](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/2026-naro-east-convention-sep-29-oct1-cambridge-oh/89227)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/2026-naro-east-convention-sep-29-oct1-cambridge-oh/89227 "2026-08-31T16:25:28Z")
Join us September 29 - October 1 at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center in Cambridge, Ohio for the NARO East annual convention! NARO East serves members in Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, Tennessee… --- ## [Seeking WV attorney recs for offer to buy mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-wv-attorney-recs-for-offer-to-buy-mineral-rights/88305)
**Author:** [@bouldermonetary](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/bouldermonetary)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/seeking-wv-attorney-recs-for-offer-to-buy-mineral-rights/88305 "2026-08-28T23:01:27Z")
Hi all, first time long time, etc. I’m an out-of-state mineral rights owner with an interest in Doddridge County, and I’m looking for a recommendation for a local O&G attorney. I have a specific transaction I’m evaluati… --- ## [Heirs of Clara Belle Shuman-Montgomery](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heirs-of-clara-belle-shuman-montgomery/89057)
**Author:** [@aletakae](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/aletakae)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/heirs-of-clara-belle-shuman-montgomery/89057 "2026-08-19T17:26:39Z")
I wanted to see if any other family members of Clara’s are here and have kept their mineral rights in Center District. My mother’s twin sister’s daughter just sold hers to Antero and my mom’s brother got a letter as well… --- ## [Freemans Creek Offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/freemans-creek-offer/87647)
**Author:** [@Mark4run](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Mark4run)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/freemans-creek-offer/87647 "2026-08-18T15:22:58Z")
Considering accepting our highest offer so far for our roughly 7.5 NMAs. Offer is $9.5k per NMA. Wondering if anyone here has any ownership in the area and is also receiving offers. This would our first venture into th… --- ## [Purchase offer - Mannington District](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purchase-offer-mannington-district/88557)
**Author:** [@Melmduncan](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Melmduncan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/purchase-offer-mannington-district/88557 "2026-08-18T00:31:04Z")
Hi! I own oil and gas interest in Mannington District of Marion County, WV; Parcel 12-53-3, 3.1. I was approached by Country Roads Minerals to purchase my fractional interest for $9200.00 for the 2.2 net acres. There … --- ## [Info on a lease proposal from Woodmont Energy](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/info-on-a-lease-proposal-from-woodmont-energy/88747)
**Author:** [@krd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/krd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/info-on-a-lease-proposal-from-woodmont-energy/88747 "2026-08-17T22:49:33Z")
Afternoon…my sister and I inherited our mother’s shared mineral rights on two tracts of land in WV. One tract is active and paying royalties. The smaller tract is not leased yet and has gas minerals. I am in conversation… --- ## [Batelle District mineral rights valuation and lease vs sale](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/batelle-district-mineral-rights-valuation-and-lease-vs-sale/88756)
**Author:** [@jimbor4098](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jimbor4098)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/batelle-district-mineral-rights-valuation-and-lease-vs-sale/88756 "2026-08-04T15:30:57Z")
We are heirs to mineral rights to all gas, oil, and coal on a small parcel in the Batelle District of Monogalia County West Virginia. Three siblings share mineral rights to 1.99 acres. We do not own the property. Targ… --- ## [Recieved offer from Work Resources for mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recieved-offer-from-work-resources-for-mineral-rights/88126)
**Author:** [@Terri3](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Terri3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recieved-offer-from-work-resources-for-mineral-rights/88126 "2026-07-23T19:29:46Z")
I have 4.125 acres in Tyler county “Ellsworth”. How do I determine it’s worth? --- ## [Dealing with Texhoma Again](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dealing-with-texhoma-again/88312)
**Author:** [@MT1985](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MT1985)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/dealing-with-texhoma-again/88312 "2026-07-12T02:11:20Z")
Been more than a year dealing with this process. I was contacted May 2025 by a rep from Texhoma Land Consultants about mineral rights that inherited in Green District, Wetzel County. The landman couldn’t give me much in… --- ## [Expand Energy Contact in Rivesville Area](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/expand-energy-contact-in-rivesville-area/88115)
**Author:** [@marion26588](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/marion26588)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/expand-energy-contact-in-rivesville-area/88115 "2026-06-19T14:17:42Z")
This post is mostly an FYI to others since I didn’t see anything already on it. I hold a fair amount of net mineral interest north of Rivesville and have seen no interest in the area for some time. I was recently contact… --- ## [Letter from Antero landman for lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/letter-from-antero-landman-for-lease/87521)
**Author:** [@Confused](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Confused)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/letter-from-antero-landman-for-lease/87521 "2026-06-08T22:12:39Z")
Too much time today spent on research and screenshots so I don’t forget. I am an absolute newbie. Early this year I received a letter from Jay-Bee to lease mineral rights. I never acted upon the offer, no signature. Re… --- ## [How to include mineral rights into an existing Will ](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-include-mineral-rights-into-an-existing-will/87943)
**Author:** [@Confused](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Confused)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-include-mineral-rights-into-an-existing-will/87943 "2026-06-07T15:35:49Z")
How does one go about adding mineral rights into a Will? What is considered to be inheritable? Is this an appropriate question for this forum? I do not own much, minimal, but should I die, I would want even the smalle… --- ## [Sale of oil & gas rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sale-of-oil-gas-rights/87159)
**Author:** [@Jewel942](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jewel942)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/sale-of-oil-gas-rights/87159 "2026-06-04T21:48:22Z")
We have about 24 net mineral acres as part of a total family acreage of about 120. Parcels 3.7.19 and 3.7.19-1 in Cameron district, Marshall County. Coal was sold off long ago, currently have oil/ gas in play. There has… --- ## [INCORRECT CALCULATIONS by Antero on my check detail! Anyone else experiencing this?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/incorrect-calculations-by-antero-on-my-check-detail-anyone-else-experiencing-this/87895)
**Author:** [@DDTQuilts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DDTQuilts)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/incorrect-calculations-by-antero-on-my-check-detail-anyone-else-experiencing-this/87895 "2026-06-03T21:39:18Z")
Hello everyone! ATTENTION to those that have production with Antero Resources! Please CHECK YOUR PAYMENT DETAIL! I noticed on my check statement from Antero last month that my “distribution interest decimal” x the “P… --- ## [Mineral lease negotiation on .5 net acre](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-negotiation-on-5-net-acre/87651)
**Author:** [@amagnolia22](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/amagnolia22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-lease-negotiation-on-5-net-acre/87651 "2026-05-29T11:33:57Z")
EQT has sent me an offer and mineral lease for 71.45 gross net 0.534. They identified the property by Deed Book 278, Page 142. I attempted to look up the property on the Marion County Clerk IDX link with no success. I… --- ## [Production forecast](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-forecast/87516)
**Author:** [@katiew6856](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/katiew6856)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-forecast/87516 "2026-05-18T20:49:14Z")
I just inherited my father’s mineral rights and I was wondering what production forecast looks like for Mon County. I have had a couple people make offers to buy my rights but I was wondering what the going rate is for a… --- ## [New Lease Offer in Marion County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-offer-in-marion-county/86891)
**Author:** [@GBrock57](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/GBrock57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-lease-offer-in-marion-county/86891 "2026-05-04T15:29:51Z")
I received a lease offer from Northeast Energy today for 70 acres that my Grandfather retained. I am one of a few grandchildren to receive the lease so I am sure that may complicate things. The offer is $2500 per acre wi… --- ## [WV-Letter to purchase mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-letter-to-purchase-mineral-rights/87255)
**Author:** [@aletakae](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/aletakae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-letter-to-purchase-mineral-rights/87255 "2026-04-30T15:56:38Z")
My mother had no idea she was part owner of 51 acres left by a grandmother that has been passed down in the family. We had a company pay money a few years back to drill. Now they’ve found minerals and are sending out let… --- ## [WV application for Pooling & Unitization of Horizontal Well Operation](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-application-for-pooling-unitization-of-horizontal-well-operation/87245)
**Author:** [@JimB](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JimB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/wv-application-for-pooling-unitization-of-horizontal-well-operation/87245 "2026-04-29T13:45:49Z")
We have our property in Lease with Shenandoah. Received two of these Applications for Pooling & Utilization of Horizontal Well Operations from Antero. Can someone explain to me what this means and if I need to hire co… --- ## [5 Star Land group Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/5-star-land-group-lease/87195)
**Author:** [@nlee](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nlee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/5-star-land-group-lease/87195 "2026-04-26T22:53:25Z")
Hi, My Brother and I had signed a lease back in 2012 with Acres 4 you aka 5 Star Land group.I never received anything. When I had phoned the owner Jim Milleson he told me Antero had purchased . Upon contacting Antero t… --- ## [Future drilling outlook](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/future-drilling-outlook/86872)
**Author:** [@user130](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/user130)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/future-drilling-outlook/86872 "2026-04-08T13:04:48Z")
Is there activity in Monongalia County? I see several districts and permits given and am curious as to the future outlook here. All surrounding counties seem to be thriving and I am wondering what is the delay in opening… [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/west-virginia-mineral-rights/22.md?page=1)