An active buyer of Los Angeles 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, Los Angeles County, California shows 407 recent drilling permits and 1,123 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Tidelands Oil Production Company operating the most wells on record and the Monterey the leading target formation.
This page covers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County, California?
See any operator's well footprint in Los Angeles County — wells operated, wells that have produced, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.
Ground-truth your Los Angeles County, California minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:
As of , Los Angeles County, California has the following records in this dataset: 407 recent drilling permits , 1,123 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 8,690 wells with reported production. By wells on record, the largest operator is Tidelands Oil Production Company (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 Los Angeles County, California. Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. A figure based on fewer than 3 wells is withheld.
100 means flat. The score multiplies two ratios: drilling permits in the last 12 months against the 12 months before, and oil-equivalent production (BOE, 6 mcf = 1 bbl) in the latest 12 reported months against the 12 before.
Permits: 180 in the last 12 months vs 219 in the prior 12 (×0.82)
Production: 12 months through 2026-06 vs the 12 months before (×0.84)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $560,000,000 | $230,000,000 | $790,000,000 |
| 2024 | $730,000,000 | $160,000,000 | $890,000,000 |
| 2023 | $830,000,000 | $130,000,000 | $950,000,000 |
Drilled, not yet producing: 15 wells spudded in the last three years with no first production reported; median 1,009 days since spud
Los Angeles County, California includes 22 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 Los Angeles County, California. The county is known for its historic urban oil fields.
Specialized knowledge of San Joaquin Basin and their mineral potential in Los Angeles County, California.
Our Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County mineral rights transfers.
Experience with professional referrals specific to California mineral transactions.
20 years of experience buying Los Angeles County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
Closings on Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
Los Angeles County shows established production 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 Los Angeles County assets.
Regional operators are utilizing advanced completion methods in Los Angeles 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 purchases mineral rights in all California counties. Click any county below for specific information.
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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