# Central Operating — Oil & Gas Operator Profile

> Central Operating is an oil and gas operator registered with the Texas Railroad Commission, based in Ms. This is a first-party operator-intelligence profile compiled by Buckhead Energy from state oil & gas regulator records.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/central-operating
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Data as of:** 2026-07-28

## Portfolio — wells operated
- **Total wells operated:** 697
- **Producing wells:** 496
- **Active states:** MS, NE
- **County footprint:** Smith County, MS; Red Willow County, NE
- **Primary formation/play:** Chadron Arch

## Recent drilling activity
- **Drilling permits (trailing 24 months):** 3
- **Recently spudded wells (90 days):** 0
- **Newly producing wells (6 months):** 0
- **DUC inventory (drilled, uncompleted):** 0
- **Active in:** MS
- **Top counties:** Jones County, MS (2); Clarke County, MS (1)

## Operator registry details
- **Registered address:** Ms

## Frequently asked questions
**How many wells does Central Operating operate?**
Central Operating operates 697 oil and gas wells across MS, NE, of which 496 are currently producing, based on state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy (as of 2026-07-28).

**Can I sell mineral rights or royalties under Central Operating-operated wells?**
Yes. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under Central Operating-operated wells directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, and a 7-14 day close, with no obligation. Sell page: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell-mineral-rights/central-operating

## Related
- Operator profile (HTML): https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/central-operating
- Latest TX & OK drilling permits: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/central-operating/permits
- Recent drilling activity dashboard: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/central-operating/recent-activity
- Sell Central Operating-operated mineral rights: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell-mineral-rights/central-operating

## About Buckhead Energy
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