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White County Mineral Rights

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About White County

White County, Illinois, is one of the most prolific Illinois Basin oil-producing counties, with continuous activity from the early 1900s through 2026. Active Aux Vases, Cypress, and McClosky waterflood production supports an extensive heirship network across the southeastern Illinois producing area.

Cities and communities: Carmi, Grayville, Norris City, Enfield.

Quick Facts

White County, Illinois

Carmi (county seat)

5 producing formations

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Producing Formations in White County

Aux Vases

Depth: Mississippian

Primary waterflood producer

Cypress

Depth: Mississippian

Stacked sand producer

McClosky

Depth: Mississippian

Carbonate producer

Tar Springs

Depth: Mississippian

Selective sand target

New Albany Shale

Depth: Devonian

Emerging unconventional target

Active White County Operators

White County's operator base spans long-tenured Illinois Basin independents and small private operators.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

White County's century-plus of operating history has produced extensive heirship fractionation; many mineral interests are owned by descendants of original 1920s landowners.

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Operators active in White County

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Campbell Energy (651 wells) Citation Oil & Gas (217 wells) R K Petroleum (191 wells)

Key Takeaways

  • White County, Illinois is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Aux Vases, Cypress, McClosky, Tar Springs.
  • Population centers include Carmi, Grayville, Norris City.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in White County.

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