# Wayne County, Mississippi Mineral Rights

**TL;DR:** Wayne County, Mississippi hosts five of the state's top 20 mature/EOR producing fields, including the Denbury-operated Eucutta East field (36,148 bbl/month) and the combined Yellow Creek fields (approximately 26,000 bbl/month). Mineral interests are typically inherited through multiple generations, producing predictable long-tail royalty income. Buckhead Energy purchases mineral rights and royalty interests across all Wayne County producing fields, with remote transactions available for out-of-state owners.

## Key Takeaways

- **Dense concentration of mature production:** Wayne County contains five of Mississippi's top 20 mature/EOR field positions, each operated by a different company
- **Leading field is Eucutta East:** Operated by Denbury Onshore with 36,148 barrels per month (January 2026) and targeted for Jackson Dome CO2 EOR operations
- **Combined Yellow Creek fields produce ~26,000 bbl/month:** Split between Tellus Operating Group (West field, 25,078 bbl/month) and Elite Group LLC (East field, 856 bbl/month)
- **Multi-generational inheritance pattern:** Mineral interests typically passed down through multiple generations since original leases in the 1940s-1960s era
- **Long-tail royalty income:** Wayne County's mature-field environment delivers small, predictable monthly royalty checks over many decades
- **Remote transactions available:** Out-of-state heirs can complete sales entirely remotely through email offers, notarized deeds, county recording, and wire transfers
- **Direct buyer since 2007:** Buckhead Energy provides free written valuations grounded in current Jackson Dome CO2 supply scenarios where applicable
- **BBB-accredited company:** Purchases mineral rights directly across 33 states without intermediaries or fees

## Page Highlights

**Wayne County's Mature-Field Landscape:** Wayne County hosts the densest concentration of top-20 Mississippi mature/EOR field positions in the state, with five distinct field units operated by five different operators, including Denbury's Eucutta East CO2 EOR target.

**Top Producing Fields:** The five major field units are Eucutta East (Denbury, 36,148 bbl/month), Yellow Creek West (Tellus, 25,078 bbl/month), Diamond-Mosbacher (2,922 bbl/month), Diamond-Pride Energy (1,567 bbl/month), and Yellow Creek East (Elite Group, 856 bbl/month) as of January 2026.

**Mineral Ownership Profile:** Wayne County mineral interests are typically inherited through multiple generations, with original lease bonuses paid during the 1940s-1960s, and out-of-state owners are common throughout the county.

**Selling Process:** Buckhead Energy purchases mineral rights and royalty interests across all Wayne County producing fields, offering remote transactions with free written offers, deeds signed before local notaries, county recording, and same-day wire transfers upon recording.

## Related Topics

- [Mississippi CO2 Floods Overview](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mississippi-co2-floods-overview)
- [How to Sell Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/how-to-sell-mineral-rights)
- [What Are My Minerals Worth?](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/what-are-my-minerals-worth)
- [Should I Sell Mineral Rights?](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/should-i-sell)
- [Beginner's Guide to Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/beginners-guide)
- [Getting a Fair Price for Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/getting-a-fair-price)

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