Buckhead Energy buys Marion County, Illinois mineral rights and royalties.
Marion County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-09-10:
This page covers Marion 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 Marion County, Illinois?
Marion County, Illinois, is anchored by the city of Salem and home to the historic Salem oil field — one of the most prolific Illinois Basin fields ever developed. The county supports continuous Aux Vases, Cypress, and McClosky production along with the Salem Limestone, which is among the formations being evaluated for CCS sequestration in adjacent counties.
The Salem oil field was discovered in 1938 and at peak supported some of the highest oil production rates in the Illinois Basin. Cumulative production has exceeded 250 million barrels.
Cities and communities: Salem, Centralia, Kinmundy.
Marion County, Illinois
Salem (county seat)
5 producing formations
Depth: Mississippian
Primary producer
Depth: Mississippian
Stacked sand
Depth: Mississippian
Carbonate producer
Depth: Mississippian
Producer plus CCS-eligible reservoir
Depth: Devonian
Emerging target
Marion County operator base centers on Salem-area Illinois Basin independents.
Salem Field cumulative production has exceeded 250 million barrels; many mineral interests trace back to original 1938-era landowners.
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See any operator's drilling footprint in Marion County — wells, recent permits, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.
Marion County, Illinois includes 1 named oil & gas field we buy in — each with well counts, active operators, and how to sell an interest there.
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Everything you need to value your minerals, understand your options, and sell with confidence.
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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