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Oxy in Lea County, New Mexico: Wells Operated & Mineral Owners

Oxy's well footprint in Lea County — wells operated and wells that have produced — and what it means if you own minerals here.

Well data as of October 2026 · Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data

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2,159
Total wells
1,642
Have produced

Oxy's footprint in Lea County

Oxy has 2,159 well records in Lea County, New Mexico, which ranks it #3 among operators in the county by well count. Of those, 1,642 have a first-production date on file (have produced at some point). Most of its wells here are in the Morrow play.

County-wide drilling counts (permits, spuds, DUCs) for Lea County are on the Lea County mineral rights page.

What this means if you own minerals here

Wells that have produced underpin the county's royalty history.

The operator is one input. Who operates the wells under your tract is one of the inputs a buyer weighs.

Your tract is what counts. County-level activity sets the backdrop, but your lease royalty, decimal interest, and exact tract determine your actual royalty. See how to track drilling near you and net mineral acres vs. net royalty acres.

Frequently asked questions

How many wells does Oxy operate in Lea County, New Mexico?

Oxy has 2,159 well records in Lea County, New Mexico (ranked #3 among operators in the county by well count), of which 1,642 have produced at some point. Figures come from Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data, as of October 2026.

What does Oxy's footprint in Lea County mean for my royalties?

Wells that have produced (1,642 here) underpin the county's royalty history. Oxy's scale 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 Oxy well?

Yes. Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer of mineral and royalty interests in Lea County, New Mexico, including interests under Oxy-operated wells. We provide a free, no-obligation written offer.

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Well counts come from Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (counts under 3 wells withheld) and refreshed periodically; they are general information, not legal, tax, or investment advice. Confirm specifics against current state-agency data for any tract.