An active buyer of DeSoto County, Louisiana mineral rights. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006.
Last updated: October 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-10-02, DeSoto County, Louisiana shows 233 recent drilling permits and 3,323 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Expand Operating LLC operating the most wells on record and the Travis Peak the leading target formation.
This page covers DeSoto County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see Louisiana Mineral Rights.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in DeSoto County, Louisiana?
Ground-truth your DeSoto County, Louisiana minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:
As of , DeSoto County, Louisiana has the following records in this dataset: 233 recent drilling permits , 3,323 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 6,041 wells with reported production. By wells on record, the largest operator is Expand Operating LLC (drilling activity is counted by state and county, never per operator). Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. Refreshed daily.
Permits count wells with a permit date in the trailing 24 months. DUCs count wells with a spud date and no reported first production. Wells with reported production may no longer be producing. These dataset counts are not a complete census of permits or currently producing wells.
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Figures for DeSoto County, Louisiana. Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. A figure based on fewer than 3 wells is withheld.
Oil valued at the EIA WTI Cushing monthly average price; gas at the EIA Henry Hub monthly average × 1.037 MMBtu per mcf. This is historical gross value at benchmark prices, before price differentials, deductions, and taxes — not an estimate of any owner's income or a valuation.
| Year | Oil | Gas | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,500,000 | $4,900,000,000 | $4,900,000,000 |
| 2024 | $5,200,000 | $2,900,000,000 | $2,900,000,000 |
| 2023 | $6,500,000 | $4,000,000,000 | $4,000,000,000 |
Median permit to spud: 34 days (241 wells)
Median spud to first production: 244 days (150 wells)
Drilled, not yet producing: 122 wells spudded in the last three years with no first production reported; median 302 days since spud
DeSoto County, Louisiana includes 18 named oil & gas fields we buy in. Each field page carries well counts, active operators, and how to sell an interest there.
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Buckhead Energy acquires mineral rights and royalties in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. The parish lies in the Haynesville Shale play.
Specialized knowledge of regional geological formations and their mineral potential in DeSoto County, Louisiana.
Our DeSoto County acquisition team monitors drilling permits, production reports, and lease activity when we prepare a fair, competitive offer.
We work with qualified professionals to ensure smooth transactions and proper documentation for DeSoto County mineral rights transfers.
Experience with purchase coordination specific to Louisiana mineral transactions.
20 years of experience buying DeSoto County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
Closings on DeSoto County mineral rights typically take 30–45 days, subject to title review and clearance. Buckhead pays all cash at closing — by check for smaller deals and wire for larger ones.
Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all DeSoto County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
DeSoto County shows renewed activity in natural gas development, making it an attractive area for mineral rights investment.
We track drilling permits, completion reports, and production data to prepare a fair, competitive offer for your DeSoto County assets.
Regional operators are utilizing enhanced recovery techniques in DeSoto County.
Our relationships with local operators help us understand development plans and provide well-informed offers for your mineral rights.
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Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests across all 50 states and has completed acquisitions in 33 states. Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer, not a broker — we purchase mineral and royalty interests with our own capital. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006. Buckhead Energy holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
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