⚠ Critical Legal IssuesAppalachian Basin
Greene County, Pennsylvania Mineral Rights Guide
Marcellus Shale / Utica · PA DEP — Oil and Gas Division
18,000+
Est. Mineral Owners
12–17% gross
Avg Royalty Range
CNX Resources
Top Operator
Important Notice for Greene County Mineral Owners
⚠ Active Dunham Rule litigation in Greene County. Verify your deed explicitly names 'oil' and 'gas' before assuming you own Marcellus rights.
Overview: Greene County Mineral Ownership
Greene County is Pennsylvania's southernmost Marcellus Shale county, bordering West Virginia. CNX Resources and EQT Corp are dominant operators. The county has seen significant Dunham Rule litigation as operators and competing claimants dispute ownership under 19th-century deed language that predates modern oil and gas development.
Critical Issues for Greene County Owners
- ⚠ DUNHAM RULE: Active litigation over 19th-century deed language
- No forced pooling in Pennsylvania
- Coalbed methane rights disputes between coal and gas estates
Regulatory Context
Post-Production Framework
Lease-Dependent (Dunham Rule applies)
Regulatory Body
PA DEP — Oil and Gas Division
Primary Formation
Marcellus Shale / Utica
Basin
Appalachian Basin
Active Operators in Greene County
CNX Resources
EQT Corp
Chevron
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