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Midland County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-08-05:

21,774
Wells on record
1,468
Recent permits (24mo)
1,666
DUC wells
15,816
Producing wells
Pioneer Natural Resources
Most active operator

This page covers Midland 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 Midland County, Texas?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Midland County, Texas — free, no-obligation written offers to owners and heirs, with no broker commissions and buyer-paid closing (typically 30–45 days). As of 2026-08-05, Midland County has 1,468 recent drilling permits and 15,816 producing wells, with Pioneer Natural Resources 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.

About Midland County

Midland County sits at the heart of the Midland Basin, the eastern half of the Permian and one of the most sought-after oil regions in the United States. The city of Midland is the commercial capital of the Permian, and mineral interests here are among the most actively developed in the country.

Midland County Oil & Gas History

Conventional Spraberry production dates to the 1950s, but horizontal development of the stacked Spraberry and Wolfcamp benches transformed Midland County into a premier shale target over the last decade.

Cities and communities: Midland.

Quick Facts

Midland County, Texas

Midland (county seat)

3 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Midland County

Spraberry

Depth: ~7,000–9,000 ft

Stacked Spraberry benches (Lower/Middle/Jo Mill) — a core horizontal target

Wolfcamp

Depth: ~8,500–10,500 ft

Wolfcamp A/B/C/D — the primary Midland Basin pay

Dean / Clearfork

Depth: varies

Additional stacked intervals across parts of the county

Active Midland County Operators

Midland County is developed by the major operators active across the Midland Basin, several of which hold large, contiguous Permian positions and drill long horizontal laterals from multi-well pads.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

Stacked pay and dense undrilled inventory make where a tract sits within Midland County — and which benches are developed under it — central to value. Modern wells decline steeply early, so well vintage matters.

Midland County FAQ

Primarily the stacked Spraberry and Wolfcamp benches of the Midland Basin, with additional intervals such as the Dean and Clearfork in places. Many tracts have multiple horizontal targets.

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Operators active in Midland County

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

Pioneer Natural Resources (6,285 wells) Diamondback Energy (3,224 wells) Xto Energy (1,548 wells) Chevron (1,175 wells) Cog Operating (1,096 wells) Apache (1,001 wells) Ovintiv USA INC (738 wells) Endeavor Energy Resources (474 wells)

Who operates the most wells in the Permian Basin? See the top operators in the Permian Basin by well count → — a monthly-updated leaderboard compiled from state regulator records.

Key Takeaways

  • Midland County, Texas is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Spraberry, Wolfcamp, Dean / Clearfork.
  • Population centers include Midland.
  • The county has a documented multi-decade oil and gas operating history.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Midland County.

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