Mercer County report · Monday, November 2, 2026
What changed on the record
Mercer County right now: 4 permits outstanding and 0 wells completed since 2025, led by Columbia Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) and Dominion Exploration & Production, Inc.. In the email, this paragraph names the permits and completions that are new since the issue before.
Newest permits on the state record
| API | Lease / well | Operator | Formation | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
47-055-00361 | Penn Virginia Oil & Gas | Dominion Exploration & Production, Inc. | — | Permitted | — |
47-055-00212 | — | Columbia Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) | — | Permitted | — |
47-055-00070 | Pocahontas Land Corp D-4 | ---------- unknown ---------- | — | Permitted | — |
47-055-00068 | Pocahontas Land Corp D-5 | ---------- unknown ---------- | — | Permitted | — |
Prices, week over week
- Henry Hub gas averaged $3.10 per MMBtu in the week of October 9, 2026, up 0.05 from $3.05 the week before. The September 2026 average, which most statements for that month follow, was $2.95.
- WTI oil averaged $96.88 per barrel in the week of October 9, 2026, down 1.19 from $98.07 the week before. The September 2026 average, which most statements for that month follow, was $97.31.
A benchmark is not your royalty price. West Virginia gas sells below Henry Hub and statements lag one to two months. The prices page explains each big move; the email carries that week’s explanation.