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Hill County Mineral Rights

An active buyer of Hill County, Montana mineral rights. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006.

Last updated: September 2026

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Live County Data As of 2026-09-22

As of 2026-09-22, Hill County, Montana shows 4 recent drilling permits and 1,455 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Northwestern the most active operator and the Niobrara Fm the leading target formation.

2,530
Wells on record
4
Recent drilling permits
1,455
DUC wells (drilled, uncompleted)
860
Wells that have produced
Source: the state oil & gas regulator well-header and permit records · refreshed daily.

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

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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Hill County, Montana?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Hill County, Montana — free, no-obligation written offers to owners and heirs, with no broker commissions and buyer-paid closing (typically 30–45 days). As of 2026-09-22, Hill County has 4 recent drilling permits and 860 wells that have produced, with Northwestern 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.

Operators active in Hill County

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

Northwestern (600 wells) profile Ocean Energy (195 wells) profile Devon Energy Production Company (145 wells) profile Klabzuba Oil & Gas (138 wells) profile Western Natural Gas Company (53 wells) profile Encore Operating (39 wells) profile Gas Producing Enterprises (30 wells) profile Ep Energy E And P Company (29 wells) profile

Oil & Gas Market Data for Hill County, Montana

Ground-truth your Hill County, Montana minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:

As of , Hill County, Montana has the following records in this dataset: 4 recent drilling permits , 1,455 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 860 wells with reported production, with Northwestern the operator with the most wells on record. Source: state regulator well-header records for Montana, compiled via a commercial well-data aggregator and aggregated by Buckhead Energy. 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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Oil & gas fields in Hill County

Hill County, Montana includes 2 named oil & gas fields we buy in. Each field page carries well counts, active operators, and how to sell an interest there.

Tiger Ridge Field · Red Rock Field · all Montana fields →

Why Choose Buckhead Energy for Your Hill County Mineral Rights

Hill County Deep Dive

Buckhead Energy acquires mineral rights and royalties in Hill County, Montana. The county is known for its energy resources.

Specialized knowledge of productive formation layers and their mineral potential in Hill County, Montana.

Local Market Intelligence

Our Hill County acquisition team monitors drilling permits, production reports, and lease activity when we prepare a fair, competitive offer.

  • Analysis of infrastructure development
  • Hill County comps database
  • Rapid direct offers
  • No-obligation assessments

Professional Transaction Support

We work with qualified professionals to ensure smooth transactions and proper documentation for Hill County mineral rights transfers.

Experience with documentation requirements specific to Montana mineral transactions.

Why Hill County Mineral Rights Owners Choose Buckhead Energy

Hill County Knowledge

20 years of experience buying Hill County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.

Typical Closing Timeline

Closings on Hill 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.

Trusted Local Partner

Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all Hill County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.

Hill County Mineral Rights Market Overview

Production Activity

Hill County shows renewed activity in NGL extraction, 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 Hill County assets.

Active Operators

Regional operators are utilizing horizontal drilling programs in Hill County.

Our relationships with local operators help us understand development plans and provide well-informed offers for your mineral rights.

Hill County Mineral Rights Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Buckhead Energy for a free Hill County mineral rights offer. We'll analyze your property, review local production data, provide a fair, competitive offer, and coordinate all documentation specific to Hill County. See our complete guide to selling mineral rights for detailed steps.

Hill County mineral rights values depend on location within the county, production history, geology, and current drilling activity. Learn more about what makes a fair price for mineral rights. Buckhead makes a fair, competitive offer to purchase mineral and royalty interests directly from owners.

We provide Hill County mineral rights offers promptly. Our streamlined process includes title verification, professional documentation, and all-cash closings for Hill County properties.

We continuously monitor Montana regulatory agencies for new drilling permits, completion reports, and production data in Hill County to ensure accurate property valuations.

We purchase all types of Hill County mineral interests including mineral rights, royalty interests, overriding royalty interests (ORRI), working interests, and net profits interests. Learn about the difference between keeping royalties vs. taking a lump sum.
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Key Takeaways

  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Hill County, Montana.
  • Hill County is part of Montana's active oil and gas producing geography.
  • Mineral interests can include producing minerals, non-producing minerals, royalty interests, and overriding royalty interests.
  • Sellers pay no broker commissions, listing fees, or auction premiums.

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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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