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

> Coterra Energy's oil & gas activity in Lea County, New Mexico: 1,693 wells, 898 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/newmexico/lea
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-07-21 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

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

Coterra Energy's oil & gas well footprint in Lea County, New Mexico: 1,693 total wells, 898 producing, 331 permits and 181 spuds in the last 24 months, and 143 DUCs. Compiled from public well-header records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells: 1693
- Producing wells: 898
- Permits (last 24 months): 331
- DUC wells: 143

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

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