Frequently Asked Questions about Oil and Gas Leasing and Drilling in Ohio

Additional Resources:

Division of Geological Survey

FracFocus (joint project of GWPC & IOGCC)

Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission

US Army Corps of Engineers

Ground Water Protection Council

Ohio Oil and Gas Association

Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program

Ohio Public Utilities Commission

Map to Our Offices:
Fountain Square, Building H-3

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

For general information email your questions here.

Public Record Requests can be emailed or directed to (614) 265-6901.

Columbus Address:
Mineral Resources Management
2045 Morse Rd.
Building H-3
Columbus, OH 43229-6693
(614) 265-6633
Fax H-2 (614) 265-7999
Fax H-3 (614) 265-7998

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View an expanded page of these questions and answers about Oil and Gas Leasing and Drilling.

Q. Is there oil and natural gas under my property?

Q. Who are the reputable companies drilling for oil and gas in my area?

Q. What are the different types of leases?

Q. Are there any changes to my lease if the company sells my well to another producer?

Q. How long does it take to drill a well?

Q. How disruptive is the drilling?

Q. Will my well water be harmed?

Q. What if my neighbors lease and I don’t want to?

Q. What rights do I have as surface owner if someone else owns the minerals?

Q. What rights do I have if the company does not fulfill its terms of the lease agreement?

Q. What is the role of DMRM?


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Landowners and Leasing for Oil and Gas in Ohio
CONTACT INFORMATION Division of Mineral Resources Management 2045 Morse Road-Building H-3 Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693 614-265-6633 Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) 1718 Columbus Road SW (St. Rt. 16) P.O. Box 535 Granville, Ohio 43023 740-587-0444 614-265-6633 Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Association (SOOGA) P.O. Box 136 Reno, Ohio 45773 740-374-3203