An active buyer of Contra Costa County, California mineral rights. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006.
Last updated: October 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-10-02, Contra Costa County, California shows 14 recent drilling permits and 441 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Chevron operating the most wells on record and the Sacramento Basin the leading target formation.
This page covers Contra Costa County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see California Mineral Rights.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Contra Costa County, California?
See any operator's well footprint in Contra Costa County — wells operated, wells that have produced, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.
Ground-truth your Contra Costa County, California minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:
As of , Contra Costa County, California has the following records in this dataset: 14 recent drilling permits , 441 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 226 wells with reported production. By wells on record, the largest operator is Chevron (drilling activity is counted by state and county, never per operator). Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. Refreshed daily.
Permits count wells with a permit date in the trailing 24 months. DUCs count wells with a spud date and no reported first production. Wells with reported production may no longer be producing. These dataset counts are not a complete census of permits or currently producing wells.
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Figures for Contra Costa County, California. Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. A figure based on fewer than 3 wells is withheld.
Oil valued at the EIA WTI Cushing monthly average price; gas at the EIA Henry Hub monthly average × 1.037 MMBtu per mcf. This is historical gross value at benchmark prices, before price differentials, deductions, and taxes — not an estimate of any owner's income or a valuation.
| Year | Oil | Gas | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $44,000,000 | — |
| 2021 | — | $39,000,000 | — |
| 2020 | $2,500,000 | $5,200,000 | $7,800,000 |
"—" marks a commodity with at least one month in that year withheld (fewer than 3 contributing wells) or without a benchmark price; the total is shown only when both oil and gas cover all 12 months.
Drilled, not yet producing: <3 wells spudded in the last three years with no first production reported
Contra Costa County, California includes 2 named oil & gas fields we buy in. Each field page carries well counts, active operators, and how to sell an interest there.
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Buckhead Energy acquires mineral rights and royalties in Contra Costa County, California. The county is known for its energy resources.
Specialized knowledge of Ventura Basin geology and their mineral potential in Contra Costa County, California.
Our Contra Costa County acquisition team monitors drilling permits, production reports, and lease activity when we prepare a fair, competitive offer.
We work with qualified professionals to ensure smooth transactions and proper documentation for Contra Costa County mineral rights transfers.
Experience with title verification processes specific to California mineral transactions.
20 years of experience buying Contra Costa County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
Closings on Contra Costa County mineral rights typically take 30–45 days, subject to title review and clearance. Buckhead pays all cash at closing — by check for smaller deals and wire for larger ones.
Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all Contra Costa County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
Contra Costa County shows active development in oil production, making it an attractive area for mineral rights investment.
We track drilling permits, completion reports, and production data to prepare a fair, competitive offer for your Contra Costa County assets.
Specialty drilling companies are utilizing horizontal drilling programs in Contra Costa County.
Our relationships with local operators help us understand development plans and provide well-informed offers for your mineral rights.
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Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests across all 50 states and has completed acquisitions in 33 states. Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer, not a broker — we purchase mineral and royalty interests with our own capital. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006. Buckhead Energy holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
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