At Ohio Energy Advocates (OEA), our goal is simple:
Help landowners secure fair, transparent, and profitable oil and gas agreements — while removing confusion and hidden clauses.
We make the negotiation process seamless so you can focus on protecting your land, your legacy, and your financial future.
Transparency – We believe in open, honest communication and clear agreements. Landowners deserve to fully understand every clause before signing.
Education – Knowledge is power. OEA provides personalized guidance and industry insights so you can make informed, confident decisions about your property.
Together, these values empower Ohio lan
Transparency – We believe in open, honest communication and clear agreements. Landowners deserve to fully understand every clause before signing.
Education – Knowledge is power. OEA provides personalized guidance and industry insights so you can make informed, confident decisions about your property.
Together, these values empower Ohio landowners to secure strong, sustainable agreements that protect their interests today and for generations to come.
OEA was founded by Ohio land and mineral owners with deep roots in Eastern Ohio.
After decades of seeing neighbors sign unfair leases, we decided to level the playing field.
With experience negotiating oil and gas leases, right-of-way agreements, and mineral sales across the state, we bring insider knowledge of how operators work — and h
OEA was founded by Ohio land and mineral owners with deep roots in Eastern Ohio.
After decades of seeing neighbors sign unfair leases, we decided to level the playing field.
With experience negotiating oil and gas leases, right-of-way agreements, and mineral sales across the state, we bring insider knowledge of how operators work — and how to ensure landowners get what they deserve.
We’re not attorneys or brokers. We’re advocates — working solely for you.
Too often, individual landowners face complex contracts and powerful companies with deep legal teams.
OEA unites landowners to create collective strength, knowledge, and leverage.
We believe every Ohio property owner deserves:
Published: October 16, 2025
Ohio lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 219, a comprehensive reform package addressing orphaned wells, pooling rules, and landowner notice requirements.
The bill could reshape how leases are managed and how long landowners have to challenge expired agreements.
Published: May 30, 2025
EOG Resources has acquired Encino Acquisition Partners, gaining over 675,000 acres and solidifying its position as a major Utica Shale operator. The consolidation could bring new drilling activity, operator changes, and updated pooling units across eastern Ohio.
Published: November 6, 2025
Gulfport Energy, one of Ohio’s largest Utica Shale operators, announced strong third-quarter results and an aggressive drilling expansion across eastern Ohio. The company nearly tripled its Marcellus inventory and confirmed new Utica test wells,
Published: November 6, 2025
Gulfport Energy, one of Ohio’s largest Utica Shale operators, announced strong third-quarter results and an aggressive drilling expansion across eastern Ohio. The company nearly tripled its Marcellus inventory and confirmed new Utica test wells, signaling more drilling activity and lease development statewide.
Published: October 30, 2025
Expand Energy’s recent purchase of 7,500 net acres in Ohio and West Virginia signals growing drilling and development activity in the Marcellus play — meaning adjoining landowners may see new unit formation or lease renewal opportunities.
Published: October 26, 2025
Energy private-equity giant EnCap Investments closed a $2 billion continuation fund to expand PennEnergy’s Marcellus and Appalachian drilling program. The move signals new capital flow into the region — and potential impacts for Ohio mineral owners as investment accelerates.
Published: November 4, 2025
Antero Resources has confirmed plans to sell its Ohio Utica assets while returning to dry-gas drilling. The move could reshape leasing activity across Eastern Ohio — and create new leverage for landowners with existing or expiring oil & gas agreements.
Published: October 21, 2025
Ohio issued 13 new drilling permits last week as Utica Shale development continues to expand across Carroll, Belmont, and Jefferson Counties. The increase signals growing operator activity and potential new pooling or surface-use notices for area landowners.