# Murphy Exploration & Production Company in Karnes County, Texas — Drilling Activity

> Murphy Exploration & Production Company's oil & gas activity in Karnes County, Texas: 367 wells, 324 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 Murphy Exploration & Production Company drilling in Karnes County, Texas?**
Murphy Exploration & Production Company has 367 well records in Karnes County, Texas (ranked #5 among operators in the county by well count). Recent forward activity includes 18 permits and 15 spuds in the last 24 months and 2 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells. Figures are from public well-header records as of September 2026.

**What does Murphy Exploration & Production Company's activity in Karnes 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 (324 here) underpin the county's royalty history. Murphy Exploration & Production Company's scale and activity in Karnes 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 Karnes County minerals under a Murphy Exploration & Production Company well?**
Yes. Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer of mineral and royalty interests in Karnes County, Texas, including interests under Murphy Exploration & Production Company-operated wells. We provide a free, no-obligation written offer and explain how the operator's activity factored into it.

## Dataset
**Name:** Murphy Exploration & Production Company Drilling Activity in Karnes County, Texas

Murphy Exploration & Production Company's oil & gas well footprint in Karnes County, Texas: 367 total wells, 324 that have produced, 18 permits and 15 spuds in the last 24 months, and 2 DUCs. Compiled from public well-header records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells: 367
- Wells that have produced: 324
- Permits (last 24 months): 18
- DUC wells: 2

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

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