# Jones Oil Exploration in Chautauqua County, Kansas — Drilling Activity

> Jones Oil Exploration's oil & gas activity in Chautauqua County, Kansas: 286 wells, 222 producing, plus recent permits and DUCs. What it means if you own minerals there — and how to sell.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/jones-oil-exploration/kansas/chautauqua-ks
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-09-17 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Frequently Asked Questions
**Is Jones Oil Exploration drilling in Chautauqua County, Kansas?**
Jones Oil Exploration has 286 well records in Chautauqua County, Kansas (ranked #3 among operators in the county by well count). Recent forward activity includes 5 permits and 1 spuds in the last 24 months and 39 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells. Figures are from public well-header records as of September 2026.

**What does Jones Oil Exploration's activity in Chautauqua 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 (222 here) underpin the county's royalty history. Jones Oil Exploration's scale and activity in Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County minerals under a Jones Oil Exploration well?**
Yes. Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer of mineral and royalty interests in Chautauqua County, Kansas, including interests under Jones Oil Exploration-operated wells. We provide a free, no-obligation written offer and explain how the operator's activity factored into it.

## Dataset
**Name:** Jones Oil Exploration Drilling Activity in Chautauqua County, Kansas

Jones Oil Exploration's oil & gas well footprint in Chautauqua County, Kansas: 286 total wells, 222 that have produced, 5 permits and 1 spuds in the last 24 months, and 39 DUCs. Compiled from public well-header records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells: 286
- Wells that have produced: 222
- Permits (last 24 months): 5
- DUC wells: 39

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

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