# Drake Exploration in Sumner County, Kansas — Drilling Activity

> Drake Exploration's oil & gas activity in Sumner County, Kansas: 51 wells, 30 producing, plus recent permits and DUCs. What it means if you own minerals there — and how to sell.

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**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-09-17 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Frequently Asked Questions
**Is Drake Exploration drilling in Sumner County, Kansas?**
Drake Exploration has 51 well records in Sumner County, Kansas (ranked #7 among operators in the county by well count). Recent forward activity includes 0 permits and 0 spuds in the last 24 months and 14 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells. Figures are from public well-header records as of September 2026.

**What does Drake Exploration's activity in Sumner 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 (30 here) underpin the county's royalty history. Drake Exploration's scale and activity in Sumner 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 Sumner County minerals under a Drake Exploration well?**
Yes. Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer of mineral and royalty interests in Sumner County, Kansas, including interests under Drake Exploration-operated wells. We provide a free, no-obligation written offer and explain how the operator's activity factored into it.

## Dataset
**Name:** Drake Exploration Drilling Activity in Sumner County, Kansas

Drake Exploration's oil & gas well footprint in Sumner County, Kansas: 51 total wells, 30 that have produced, 0 permits and 0 spuds in the last 24 months, and 14 DUCs. Compiled from public well-header records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells: 51
- Wells that have produced: 30
- Permits (last 24 months): 0
- DUC wells: 14

## Page Outline
- Drake Exploration in Sumner County, Kansas: Drilling Activity & Mineral Owners
  - Drake Exploration's footprint in Sumner County
  - What this means if you own minerals here
  - Frequently asked questions
  - Own minerals under a Drake Exploration well in Sumner County?
  - Explore more

## About Buckhead Energy
Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer, not a broker — we purchase mineral and royalty interests with our own capital. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests across all 50 states and has completed acquisitions in 33 states. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006. Buckhead Energy holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Buckhead provides a free written offer. Buckhead Energy typically provides an offer within 24–48 hours. Closings typically take 30–45 days, subject to title review and clearance.

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