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McLean County Mineral Rights

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

4,145
Wells on record
4
Recent permits (24mo)
1,510
DUC wells
480
Producing wells
Hercules Petroleum
Most active operator

This page covers McLean 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 McLean County, Kentucky?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in McLean 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, McLean County has 4 recent drilling permits and 480 producing wells, 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 McLean County

McLean County, Kentucky, is a Western Kentucky Illinois Basin producing county with conventional Aux Vases, Cypress, and Tar Springs production. The county has multi-generational mineral ownership across long-life producing fields.

Cities and communities: Calhoun, Livermore, Sacramento.

Quick Facts

McLean County, Kentucky

Calhoun (county seat)

3 producing formations

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Producing Formations in McLean County

Aux Vases

Depth: Mississippian

Primary producer

Cypress

Depth: Mississippian

Stacked sand

Tar Springs

Depth: Mississippian

Sandstone

Active McLean County Operators

McLean County operator base includes Western Kentucky Illinois Basin independents.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

Many McLean County mineral interests are part of multi-county family ownership patterns.

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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

  • McLean County, Kentucky is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Aux Vases, Cypress, Tar Springs.
  • Population centers include Calhoun, Livermore, Sacramento.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in McLean County.

Nearby Kentucky Counties

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