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Daviess County Mineral Rights

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Daviess County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-09-16:

7,528
Wells on record
2,517
DUC wells
763
Wells that have produced
Hercules Petroleum
Most active operator

This page covers Daviess 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 Daviess County, Kentucky?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Daviess 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 2026-09-16, Daviess County has 0 recent drilling permits and 763 wells that have produced, with Hercules Petroleum 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 Daviess County

Daviess County, Kentucky, supports active Illinois Basin oil and gas production across the Aux Vases, Cypress, and Tar Springs intervals. The county sits in the heart of the Western Kentucky producing area.

Cities and communities: Owensboro, Whitesville, West Louisville.

Quick Facts

Daviess County, Kentucky

Owensboro (county seat)

3 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Daviess County

Aux Vases

Depth: Mississippian

Primary producer

Cypress

Depth: Mississippian

Stacked sand

Tar Springs

Depth: Mississippian

Sandstone

Active Daviess County Operators

Daviess County operator base mirrors the broader Western Kentucky Illinois Basin space.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

Owensboro is the regional commercial hub for Western Kentucky oil and gas.

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Operators active in Daviess County

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

Great Western Operating Company (181 wells) Countrymark Energy Resources (84 wells) Empire Oil & Gas (75 wells) Harken Energy (71 wells) Great Lakes Carbon (66 wells) Ecus An Indiana (63 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

  • Daviess County, Kentucky is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Aux Vases, Cypress, Tar Springs.
  • Population centers include Owensboro, Whitesville, West Louisville.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Daviess County.

Nearby Kentucky Counties

Own minerals elsewhere in the area? We buy across Kentucky — see activity and values in neighboring counties:

Henderson County Hopkins County McLean County Ohio County Muhlenberg County Crittenden County All Kentucky counties →

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