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Edwards County Mineral Rights

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Edwards County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-08-16:

5,582
Wells on record
8
Recent permits (24mo)
Superior Oil Company
Most active operator

This page covers Edwards County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see Illinois Mineral Rights.

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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Edwards County, Illinois?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Edwards County, Illinois — free, no-obligation written offers to owners and heirs, with no broker commissions and buyer-paid closing (typically 30–45 days). As of 2026-08-16, Edwards County has 8 recent drilling permits and 0 wells that have produced, with Superior Oil Company the most active operator. 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.

About Edwards County

Edwards County, Illinois, is a southeastern Illinois Basin producing county along the Wabash River. Active Aux Vases, Cypress, and McClosky production supports continuous oil and gas operations.

Cities and communities: Albion, West Salem, Bone Gap.

Quick Facts

Edwards County, Illinois

Albion (county seat)

4 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Edwards County

Aux Vases

Depth: Mississippian

Primary producer

Cypress

Depth: Mississippian

Stacked sand

McClosky

Depth: Mississippian

Carbonate

New Albany Shale

Depth: Devonian

Emerging target

Active Edwards County Operators

Edwards County operator base includes long-tenured Illinois Basin independents.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

Edwards County's Wabash River frontage places it within the broader Wabash Valley CCS hub project area.

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Operators active in Edwards County

See any operator's drilling footprint in Edwards County — wells, recent permits, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.

Superior Oil Company (235 wells) Tide Water Associated Oil Company (201 wells) R K Petroleum (113 wells) McDowell Bros Oil (97 wells) Dee Drilling (82 wells) Zanetisjohn Mestate Of (71 wells) Calvert Drilling (69 wells) Magnolia Petroleum Company (63 wells)

Key Takeaways

  • Edwards County, Illinois is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Aux Vases, Cypress, McClosky, New Albany Shale.
  • Population centers include Albion, West Salem, Bone Gap.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Edwards County.

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