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Upton County Mineral Rights

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Upton County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-07-28:

18,648
Wells on record
957
Recent permits (24mo)
1,294
DUC wells
13,196
Producing wells
Pioneer Natural Resources
Most active operator

This page covers Upton 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 Upton County, Texas?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Upton 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 2026-07-28, Upton County has 957 recent drilling permits and 13,196 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 Upton County

Upton County sits in the southern Midland Basin, with Rankin and McCamey as its principal towns. It is a long-established producing county now developed horizontally across the Spraberry and Wolfcamp.

Cities and communities: Rankin, McCamey.

Quick Facts

Upton County, Texas

Rankin (county seat)

2 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Upton County

Spraberry

Depth: ~7,000–9,000 ft

Stacked Spraberry section

Wolfcamp

Depth: ~8,500–10,500 ft

Primary horizontal pay

Active Upton County Operators

Upton County is developed by major southern Midland Basin operators.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

Long production history plus active horizontal development means Upton interests can carry both legacy income and new-well upside.

Upton County FAQ

Yes — it has decades of conventional production and is now a horizontal Spraberry/Wolfcamp target in the southern Midland Basin.

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Operators active in Upton County

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

Pioneer Natural Resources (3,833 wells) Cog Operating (1,750 wells) Scout Energy Management (1,555 wells) Diamondback Energy (803 wells) Bjg Operating Company (629 wells) Apache (605 wells) Firebird Energy Ii LLC (560 wells) Sm Energy Company (515 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

  • Upton County, Texas is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Spraberry, Wolfcamp.
  • Population centers include Rankin, McCamey.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Upton County.

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