An active buyer of Chaves County, New Mexico mineral rights. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006.
Last updated: October 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-10-26, Chaves County, New Mexico shows 123 recent drilling permits and 4 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with EOG Resources operating the most wells on record and the Abo-Pecos Slope the leading target formation.
This page covers Chaves County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see New Mexico Mineral Rights.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Chaves County, New Mexico?
See any operator's well footprint in Chaves County — wells operated, wells that have produced, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.
Ground-truth your Chaves County, New Mexico minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:
As of , Chaves County, New Mexico has the following records in this dataset: 123 recent drilling permits , 4 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 3,544 wells with reported production. By wells on record, the largest operator is EOG Resources (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 spudded in the trailing three years with 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 Chaves County, New Mexico. 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 | $110,000,000 | $32,000,000 | $140,000,000 |
| 2024 | $160,000,000 | $21,000,000 | $180,000,000 |
| 2023 | $130,000,000 | $26,000,000 | $160,000,000 |
Median permit to spud: 50 days (10 wells)
Median spud to first production: 65 days (12 wells)
Drilled, not yet producing: 4 wells spudded in the last three years with no first production reported
Chaves County, New Mexico includes 11 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 purchases mineral rights and royalties in Chaves County, New Mexico. The county lies in the Permian Basin.
Specialized knowledge of local basin structures and their mineral potential in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Our Chaves 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 Chaves County mineral rights transfers.
Experience with title verification processes specific to New Mexico mineral transactions.
20 years of experience buying Chaves County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
Buckhead pays the full purchase price in cash, with no financing contingency. Payment is typically made by check after the deed is recorded. Timing varies with title review and county recording, and we keep you updated along the way.
Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all Chaves County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
Chaves County shows active development in condensate recovery, 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 Chaves County assets.
Regional operators are utilizing advanced completion methods in Chaves 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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