# Tellus Operating Group Mississippi Operations

**TL;DR:** Tellus Operating Group operates two of Mississippi's top 20 producing mature-field units—Yellow Creek West (Wayne County) and Baxterville (Lamar County)—with long-life waterflood and EOR operations. Mineral owners receive monthly royalty checks, and valuations typically reflect 15–30+ year reserve life with 3–8% annual decline rates. Out-of-state owners can complete sales remotely.

## Key Takeaways

- **Tellus operates two major Mississippi fields**: Yellow Creek West Field Unit (25,078 bbl/month, January 2026) and Baxterville Field Unit (7,710 bbl/month, January 2026), both ranking in the state's top 20 producers.
- **Long reserve life**: Actively maintained mature/EOR units typically show 15–30+ year remaining reserve life with 3–8% decline rates—significantly longer than conventional shale.
- **Monthly royalty payments**: Mineral owners receive checks calculated on their tract's proportional contribution to unit revenue.
- **Multi-generational ownership is common**: Many interests are inherited over multiple generations, with out-of-state owners managing positions remotely.
- **Valuation methodology**: Uses discounted cash flow analysis incorporating decline rate, remaining reserve life, and operator-quality adjustments specific to Mississippi mature-field operations.
- **Remote transactions supported**: Entire sale process can be completed remotely for out-of-state mineral owners.
- **Free second opinions available**: Owners who receive purchase offers from any source can request free written valuations from direct buyers like Buckhead Energy.
- **Jackson Dome CO2 considerations**: Valuations in applicable areas factor in current CO2 supply scenarios for enhanced oil recovery operations.

## Page Highlights

**Tellus Operating Group Overview**: Mississippi-focused operator running long-tenured mature-field and waterflood operations in two top-20 producing field units with stable, long-life production profiles.

**Field Positions**: Yellow Creek West Field Unit in Wayne County produced 25,078 barrels in January 2026; Baxterville Field Unit in Lamar County produced 7,710 barrels in the same period.

**Mineral Owner Considerations**: Owners receive monthly royalty checks; valuations incorporate mature-field economics with longer reserve life and lower decline rates than unconventional plays; multi-generational inherited interests are typical.

**Receiving Purchase Offers**: Owners who receive acquisition offers should obtain written second opinions from direct buyers; Buckhead Energy provides free written valuations across Mississippi's mature-field landscape.

**Remote Sale Process**: Out-of-state owners can complete the entire transaction remotely without traveling to Mississippi.

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- [Beginner's Guide to Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)

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