Belmont County helped put the Utica Shale on the map. Today it’s a mature, complex play with pockets of new activity—especially in western townships. Gateway Royalty helps landowners turn that history into real, present-day value.
For years, Belmont County has been one of Ohio’s top oil and gas producers, consistently ranking near the top of the state for both oil and gas volumes. Operators drilled some of the earliest and best-performing Utica wells here, and most of the county is now under established units.
But “mostly drilled out” doesn’t mean “no opportunity.” Instead, Belmont has entered a second phase:
Fill-in wells and gap drilling between legacy units
New units in western townships that were leased but never developed
Long-term potential for additional formations layered above the Utica
Understanding where your minerals sit in that picture is the first step toward making a smart decision.
Over the past 13 years, we’ve had an impact on hundreds of landowners in eastern ohio. From Carroll co to Tuscarawas county, we’ve helped landowners get out of debt, retire early and put their kids through college.
In 2015, we at Gateway Royalty opened our Belmont County office on Main Street in St. Clairsville. We’ve been working with Ohio landowners for more than 13 years and have invested over $340 million across the Utica Shale. Our team of landmen and title experts know every operator, every section, and every lease type in the county.
Western Belmont County, OH: Warren & Kirkwood Townships
The most interesting new activity is on the western side of the county, particularly Warren and Kirkwood Townships:
If your property falls in or near this corridor, you may be sitting in one of the last “new build” zones in Belmont County.
Why Landowners Decide to Sell in Belmont
Belmont families and mineral owners choose to sell some or all of their mineral rights for several reasons:
Selling minerals converts a volatile, operator-controlled asset into immediate funds you can use for debt reduction, retirement, reinvestment, or helping the next generation.
Why Work with Gateway Royalty
Gateway Royalty buys mineral and royalty interests directly; we are not a broker.
Whether you’re ready to sell or simply want to understand what you own, we’ll walk you through it in plain English.
“Belmont is very drilled out. Current activity involves filling in small pockets, particularly on the western side in Warren County and Kirkwood County.”
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If you prefer to speak by phone, give us a call at (330) 205-5038
Even if you’re not planning to sell right now, we’ll help you understand your lease, your royalty checks, and what could happen next in Belmont County.
This page is not tax or legal advice. Consult a CPA/attorney.
