# Coterra Energy Inc. in Lea County, New Mexico — Drilling Activity

> Coterra Energy Inc.'s oil & gas activity in Lea County, New Mexico: 1,699 wells, 913 producing, plus recent permits and DUCs. What it means if you own minerals there — and how to sell.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/coterra-energy-operating-co/newmexico/lea
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-09-10 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Frequently Asked Questions
**Is Coterra Energy Inc. drilling in Lea County, New Mexico?**
Coterra Energy Inc. has 1,699 well records in Lea County, New Mexico (ranked #4 among operators in the county by well count). Recent forward activity includes 174 permits and 194 spuds in the last 24 months and 156 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells. Figures are from public well-header records as of September 2026.

**What does Coterra Energy Inc.'s activity in Lea County mean for my royalties?**
New permits and spuds point to potential future royalties; a rising DUC count signals production may be near; and wells that have produced (913 here) underpin the county's royalty history. Coterra Energy Inc.'s scale and activity in Lea County is one input a buyer weighs when valuing minerals there — but your specific tract, lease royalty, and decimal interest determine what you actually receive.

**Can I sell my Lea County minerals under a Coterra Energy Inc. well?**
Yes. Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer of mineral and royalty interests in Lea County, New Mexico, including interests under Coterra Energy Inc.-operated wells. We provide a free, no-obligation written offer and explain how the operator's activity factored into it.

## Dataset
**Name:** Coterra Energy Inc. Drilling Activity in Lea County, New Mexico

Coterra Energy Inc.'s oil & gas well footprint in Lea County, New Mexico: 1,699 total wells, 913 that have produced, 174 permits and 194 spuds in the last 24 months, and 156 DUCs. Compiled from public well-header records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells: 1699
- Wells that have produced: 913
- Permits (last 24 months): 174
- DUC wells: 156

## Page Outline
- Coterra Energy Inc. in Lea County, New Mexico: Drilling Activity & Mineral Owners
  - Coterra Energy Inc.'s footprint in Lea County
  - What this means if you own minerals here
  - Frequently asked questions
  - Own minerals under a Coterra Energy Inc. well in Lea County?
  - Explore more

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