# SCOOP and STACK Mineral Rights in Oklahoma 2026

**TL;DR:** SCOOP (South Central Oklahoma Oil Province) and STACK (Sooner Trend Anadarko Basin Canadian and Kingfisher Counties) are Oklahoma's premier horizontal drilling plays in the Anadarko Basin, offering stacked pay potential across multiple formations including the Woodford Shale, Meramec, and Osage. Major operators like Continental Resources, Devon Energy, and Marathon Oil maintain active drilling programs across 11+ counties in central and south-central Oklahoma, creating strong valuations for mineral owners considering a sale.

## Key Takeaways

- SCOOP and STACK represent Oklahoma's most active horizontal drilling regions, comparable to the Permian Basin in development intensity and operator interest
- STACK covers north-central Oklahoma (Canadian, Kingfisher, Blaine, Major, Dewey, Garfield counties) and is generally oil-weighted with Meramec, Osage, and Woodford targets
- SCOOP spans south-central Oklahoma (Grady, Stephens, Garvin, McClain, Carter, Murray counties) with the Woodford Shale as the primary formation
- Multiple productive formations in both plays allow operators to drill several wells per section across different zones, increasing long-term development potential
- Major well-capitalized operators ensure ongoing development and reliable royalty payments for mineral owners in these plays
- Mineral owners frequently sell SCOOP/STACK rights for strong valuations, estate simplification, tax planning, immediate liquidity, or to reduce geographic concentration
- Both plays remain highly active in 2026 with proven economics supporting continued drilling by major operators

## Page Highlights

**STACK Play Overview**: The STACK play (Sooner Trend Anadarko Basin Canadian and Kingfisher Counties) is an oil-weighted horizontal play in north-central Oklahoma covering six primary counties. Operators target multiple stacked formations including the Meramec (primary target), Osage, and Woodford, allowing multiple wells per section across different zones.

**SCOOP Play Overview**: SCOOP (South Central Oklahoma Oil Province) spans six counties in south-central Oklahoma with variable oil and gas production depending on location. The Woodford Shale serves as the primary target, though operators also test Springer and other formations based on the Woodford's thickness and thermal maturity.

**Major Operators**: Eight major operators maintain significant acreage positions including Continental Resources, Devon Energy, Marathon Oil, Cimarex Energy, Gulfport Energy, Newfield Exploration, Chaparral Energy, and Unit Corporation. These well-capitalized companies ensure ongoing development and reliable royalty payments.

**Why Owners Sell**: Common motivations include capturing strong valuations supported by active drilling, estate simplification for heirs, tax planning through capital gains treatment, immediate liquidity needs, distance management for out-of-state owners, and portfolio diversification to reduce mineral concentration.

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