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Williams County Mineral Rights

An active buyer of Williams County, North Dakota 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 2026-09-07

As of 2026-09-07, Williams County, North Dakota shows 558 recent drilling permits and 795 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Hess Bakken Investments Ii the most active operator and the Bakken the leading target formation.

6,936
Wells on record
558
Recent drilling permits
795
DUC wells (drilled, uncompleted)
5,102
Wells that have produced
Source: the state oil & gas regulator well-header and permit records · refreshed daily.

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

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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Williams County, North Dakota?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Williams County, North Dakota — free, no-obligation written offers to owners and heirs, with no broker commissions and buyer-paid closing (typically 30–45 days). As of 2026-09-07, Williams County has 558 recent drilling permits and 5,102 wells that have produced, with Hess Bakken Investments Ii 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 Williams County

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

Hess Bakken Investments Ii (1,008 wells) profile Continental Resources (961 wells) profile Oasis Petroleum North America (593 wells) profile Whiting Petroleum Corp. (541 wells) profile Devon Energy Williston,LLC (512 wells) profile Kraken Operating (348 wells) profile Neptune Operating LLC (332 wells) profile Amerada Hess (317 wells) profile

Oil & Gas Market Data for Williams County, North Dakota

Ground-truth your Williams County, North Dakota minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:

As of , Williams County, North Dakota shows 558 recent drilling permits , 795 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 5,102 producing wells, with Hess Bakken Investments Ii the most active operator. Source: TX RRC / OK OCC well-header & permit records, aggregated by Buckhead Energy. Refreshed daily.

Ready to act? Sell mineral rights in North Dakota — or sell your mineral rights now for a free written offer from a direct buyer.

Oil & gas fields in Williams County

Williams County, North Dakota includes 24 named oil & gas fields we buy in. Each field page carries well counts, active operators, and how to sell an interest there.

Antelope Field · Beaver Lodge Field · Siverston Field · Charlson Field · Tioga Field · Alkali Creek Field · East Fork Field · Todd Field · Truax Field · Brooklyn Field · Oliver Field · Camp Field · Willow Creek Field · North Tioga Field · Capa Field · Dollar Joe Field · Grinnell Field · Glass Bluff Field · Stockyard Creek Field · Baker Field · Indian Hill Field · Tyrone Field · Stoneview Field · Painted Woods Field · all North Dakota fields →

Why Choose Buckhead Energy for Your Williams County Mineral Rights

Williams County Deep Dive

Buckhead Energy acquires mineral rights and royalties in Williams County, North Dakota. The county lies in the Bakken Shale play.

Specialized knowledge of Bakken formation layers and their mineral potential in Williams County, North Dakota.

Local Market Intelligence

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

  • Analysis of recent drilling activity
  • Williams 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 Williams County mineral rights transfers.

Experience with professional referrals specific to North Dakota mineral transactions.

Why Williams County Mineral Rights Owners Choose Buckhead Energy

Williams County Knowledge

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

Typical Closing Timeline

Closings on Williams 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 Williams County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.

Williams County Mineral Rights Market Overview

Production Activity

Williams County shows emerging interest 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 Williams County assets.

Active Operators

Major oil companies are utilizing enhanced recovery techniques in Williams County.

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

Williams County Mineral Rights Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Williams County contains various productive geological formations. Our team evaluates formation depth, porosity, permeability, and hydrocarbon potential specific to your property location within the county.

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

We purchase all types of Williams 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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Who operates the most wells in the Williston Basin (Bakken)? See the top operators in the Williston Basin (Bakken) by well count → — a monthly-updated leaderboard compiled from state regulator records.

Key Takeaways

  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Williams County, North Dakota.
  • Williams County is part of North Dakota'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 (as of August 2025).

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