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Madera County Mineral Rights

An active buyer of Madera County, California mineral rights. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006.

Last updated: October 2026

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Live County Data As of 2026-10-03

As of 2026-10-03, Madera County, California shows 5 recent drilling permits and 211 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Gill Ranch Storage operating the most wells on record and the San Joaquin Basin the leading target formation.

300
Wells on record
5
Recent drilling permits
211
DUC wells (drilled, uncompleted)
81
Wells that have produced
Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data · refreshed daily.

This page covers Madera 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 Madera County, California?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Madera County, California — free, no-obligation written offers to owners and heirs, with no broker commissions and buyer-paid closing (typically 30–45 days). As of 2026-10-03, Madera County has 5 recent drilling permits and 81 wells that have produced, and Gill Ranch Storage operates the most wells on record there. Whether to sell, lease, or hold depends on your specific tract, decimal interest, and current production — a written offer shows what your interest is worth today.

Operators with wells in Madera County

See any operator's well footprint in Madera County — wells operated, wells that have produced, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.

Gill Ranch Storage (24 wells) profile Shell Oil Company (23 wells) profile Freeport-McMoran Oil & Gas (16 wells) profile Chevron (14 wells) profile United Energy & Exploration (13 wells) profile Vern Jones Oil & Gas (12 wells) profile Vintage Petroleum (11 wells) profile

Oil & Gas Market Data for Madera County, California

Ground-truth your Madera County, California minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:

As of , Madera County, California has the following records in this dataset: 5 recent drilling permits , 211 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 81 wells with reported production. By wells on record, the largest operator is Gill Ranch Storage (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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Buckhead county metrics

Figures for Madera County, California. Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. A figure based on fewer than 3 wells is withheld.

Gross production value by year

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.

YearOilGasTotal
2025$0$67,000,000$67,000,000
2024$0$25,000,000$25,000,000
2023$0$19,000,000$19,000,000

Monthly production for Madera County, California

Why Choose Buckhead Energy for Your Madera County Mineral Rights

Madera County Deep Dive

Buckhead Energy acquires mineral rights and royalties in Madera County, California. The county lies in the San Joaquin Valley.

Specialized knowledge of San Joaquin Basin and their mineral potential in Madera County, California.

Local Market Intelligence

Our Madera County acquisition team monitors drilling permits, production reports, and lease activity when we prepare a fair, competitive offer.

  • Analysis of lease bonus trends
  • Madera County comps database
  • Rapid direct offers
  • No-obligation assessments

Professional Transaction Support

We work with qualified professionals to ensure smooth transactions and proper documentation for Madera County mineral rights transfers.

Experience with documentation requirements specific to California mineral transactions.

Why Madera County Mineral Rights Owners Choose Buckhead Energy

Madera County Knowledge

20 years of experience buying Madera County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.

How Payment Works

Buckhead pays the full purchase price in cash, with no financing contingency. Payment is typically made by check after the deed is recorded. Timing varies with title review and county recording, and we keep you updated along the way.

Trusted Local Partner

Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all Madera County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.

Madera County Mineral Rights Market Overview

Production Activity

Madera County shows active development in natural gas development, 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 Madera County assets.

Active Operators

Major oil companies are utilizing horizontal drilling programs in Madera County.

Our relationships with local operators help us understand development plans and provide well-informed offers for your mineral rights.

Madera County Mineral Rights Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Buckhead Energy for a free Madera County mineral rights offer. We'll analyze your property, review local production data, provide a fair, competitive offer, and coordinate all documentation specific to Madera County. See our complete guide to selling mineral rights for detailed steps.

Madera County mineral rights values depend on location within the county, production history, geology, and current drilling activity. Learn more about what makes a fair price for mineral rights. Buckhead makes a fair, competitive offer to purchase mineral and royalty interests directly from owners.

We provide Madera County mineral rights offers promptly. Our streamlined process includes title verification, professional documentation, and all-cash closings for Madera County properties.

Madera County contains various productive geological formations. Our team evaluates formation depth, porosity, permeability, and hydrocarbon potential specific to your property location within the county.

We continuously monitor California regulatory agencies for new drilling permits, completion reports, and production data in Madera County to ensure accurate property valuations.

We purchase all types of Madera County mineral interests including mineral rights, royalty interests, overriding royalty interests (ORRI), working interests, and net profits interests. Learn about the difference between keeping royalties vs. taking a lump sum.
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Key Takeaways

  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Madera County, California.
  • Madera County, California has oil and gas wells on record that have produced.
  • Mineral interests can include producing minerals, non-producing minerals, royalty interests, and overriding royalty interests.
  • Sellers pay no broker commissions, listing fees, or auction premiums.

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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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