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Ward County Mineral Rights

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Ward County drilling right now — state regulator records, as of 2026-08-06:

15,149
Wells on record
345
Recent permits (24mo)
1,274
DUC wells
9,577
Producing wells
Two P Partners Llc
Most active operator

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

Own a royalty rather than the minerals themselves? See selling oil & gas royalties in Texas — severance tax, property-tax treatment, and whether a dormancy statute applies.

Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Ward County, Texas?

Buckhead Energy buys mineral rights in Ward 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 2026-08-06, Ward County has 345 recent drilling permits and 9,577 producing wells, with Two P Partners Llc 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 Ward County

Ward County, with Monahans and Barstow, spans the eastern Delaware Basin and the Central Basin Platform, combining horizontal Wolfcamp and Bone Spring development with legacy production.

Cities and communities: Monahans, Barstow.

Quick Facts

Ward County, Texas

Monahans (county seat)

2 producing formations

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Producing Formations in Ward County

Wolfcamp

Depth: ~9,500–12,000 ft

Delaware Basin horizontal pay

Bone Spring

Depth: ~8,500–11,000 ft

Stacked Bone Spring targets

Active Ward County Operators

Ward County is developed by major Delaware Basin operators alongside legacy platform producers.

What This Means for Mineral Owners

Ward interests can blend Delaware horizontal pay with Central Basin Platform legacy production, so location within the county matters to value.

Ward County FAQ

Largely yes — its western and central areas are Delaware Basin, transitioning toward the Central Basin Platform to the east.

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Operators active in Ward County

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

Two P Partners LLC (3,219 wells) Crescent Energy Operating, LLC (674 wells) Apache (556 wells) Trans-Tex Operating LLC (283 wells) Continental Resources (282 wells) Oxy (277 wells) Anadarko Petroleum (236 wells) Q Natural Resources LLC (212 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

  • Ward County, Texas is an active oil and gas producing county.
  • Producing formations include Wolfcamp, Bone Spring.
  • Population centers include Monahans, Barstow.
  • Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in Ward County.

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