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Crittenden County Mineral Rights

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Crittenden County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-08-03:

115
Wells on record
75
DUC wells
4
Producing wells
Shell Oil Company
Most active operator

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

Own a royalty rather than the minerals themselves? See selling oil & gas royalties in Kentucky — severance tax, property-tax treatment, and whether a dormancy statute applies.

Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Crittenden County, Kentucky?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Crittenden County, Kentucky — free, no-obligation written offers to owners and heirs, with no broker commissions and buyer-paid closing (typically 30–45 days). As of 2026-08-03, Crittenden County has 0 recent drilling permits and 4 producing wells, with Shell 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 Crittenden County

Crittenden County, Kentucky, is a Western Kentucky Illinois Basin producing county at the confluence of the Ohio and Cumberland rivers. Conventional Aux Vases and Cypress production supports the county's operating history.

Cities and communities: Marion, Tolu, Crayne.

Quick Facts

Crittenden County, Kentucky

Marion (county seat)

3 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Crittenden County

Aux Vases

Depth: Mississippian

Primary producer

Cypress

Depth: Mississippian

Stacked sand

Tar Springs

Depth: Mississippian

Sandstone

Active Crittenden County Operators

Crittenden County operator base includes Western Kentucky independents.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

The county has historical fluorspar mining alongside oil and gas; mineral conveyances should be reviewed for substance-specific language.

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Operators active in Crittenden County

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

Chesapeake Energy (3 wells) Sun Oil Company (2 wells)

Who operates the most wells in the Illinois Basin? See the top operators in the Illinois Basin by well count → — a monthly-updated leaderboard compiled from state regulator records.

Key Takeaways

  • Crittenden County, Kentucky is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Aux Vases, Cypress, Tar Springs.
  • Population centers include Marion, Tolu, Crayne.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Crittenden County.

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