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Hopkins County Mineral Rights

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Hopkins County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-07-28:

3,183
Wells on record
4
Recent permits (24mo)
1,865
DUC wells
603
Producing wells
Harken Energy
Most active operator

This page covers Hopkins 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 Hopkins County, Kentucky?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Hopkins 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 2026-07-28, Hopkins County has 4 recent drilling permits and 603 producing wells, with Harken Energy 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 Hopkins County

Hopkins County, Kentucky, sits in the Western Kentucky Illinois Basin with active conventional oil and gas operations across the Aux Vases, Cypress, and Tar Springs intervals. The county has more than a century of operating history.

Cities and communities: Madisonville, Earlington, Hanson.

Quick Facts

Hopkins County, Kentucky

Madisonville (county seat)

3 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Hopkins County

Aux Vases

Depth: Mississippian

Primary producer

Cypress

Depth: Mississippian

Stacked sand

Tar Springs

Depth: Mississippian

Sandstone

Active Hopkins County Operators

Hopkins County operator base includes long-tenured Western Kentucky independents.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

Heirship fractionation across the county's century of activity is extensive.

Mineral Rights Resources for Hopkins County Owners



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Operators active in Hopkins County

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

Texas Gas Transmission (66 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

  • Hopkins County, Kentucky is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Aux Vases, Cypress, Tar Springs.
  • Population centers include Madisonville, Earlington, Hanson.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Hopkins County.

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