An active buyer of Gaines County, Texas mineral rights. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006.
Last updated: November 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-11-04, Gaines County, Texas shows 232 recent drilling permits and 57 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Hilcorp Energy Company operating the most wells on record and the Permian Basin the leading target formation.
This page covers Gaines County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see Texas Mineral Rights.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Gaines County, Texas?
See any operator's well footprint in Gaines County — wells operated, wells that have produced, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.
Ground-truth your Gaines County, Texas minerals against current, dated, sourced market data before you decide to sell:
As of , Gaines County, Texas has the following records in this dataset: 232 recent drilling permits , 57 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 8,798 wells with reported production. By wells on record, the largest operator is Hilcorp Energy Company (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 Gaines County, Texas. 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 | $1,300,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $1,400,000,000 |
| 2024 | $1,400,000,000 | $43,000,000 | $1,500,000,000 |
| 2023 | $1,400,000,000 | $52,000,000 | $1,400,000,000 |
Median permit to spud: 65 days (82 wells)
Median spud to first production: 51 days (56 wells)
Drilled, not yet producing: 57 wells spudded in the last three years with no first production reported; median 459 days since spud
Gaines County, Texas includes 12 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 Gaines County, Texas. We have extensive experience in this resource-rich area.
Specialized knowledge of Permian Basin formations and their mineral potential in Gaines County, Texas.
Our Gaines 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 Gaines County mineral rights transfers.
Experience with documentation requirements specific to Texas mineral transactions.
20 years of experience buying Gaines 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 Gaines County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
Gaines County shows established production 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 Gaines County assets.
Independent producers are utilizing multi-well pad development in Gaines 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 purchases mineral rights in all Texas counties. Click any county below for specific information.
Who operates the most wells in the Permian Basin? See the top operators in the Permian Basin by well count → — a monthly-updated leaderboard — Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data.
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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