# Oxy in Lea County, New Mexico — Drilling Activity

> Oxy's oil & gas activity in Lea County, New Mexico: 2,153 wells, 1,624 producing, plus recent permits and DUCs. What it means if you own minerals there — and how to sell.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/oxy/newmexico/lea
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-09-10 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Frequently Asked Questions
**Is Oxy drilling in Lea County, New Mexico?**
Oxy has 2,153 well records in Lea County, New Mexico (ranked #3 among operators in the county by well count). Recent forward activity includes 192 permits and 104 spuds in the last 24 months and 188 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells. Figures are from public well-header records as of September 2026.

**What does Oxy's activity in Lea 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 (1,624 here) underpin the county's royalty history. Oxy's scale and activity 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 and explain how the operator's activity factored into it.

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

Oxy's oil & gas well footprint in Lea County, New Mexico: 2,153 total wells, 1,624 that have produced, 192 permits and 104 spuds in the last 24 months, and 188 DUCs. Compiled from public well-header records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells: 2153
- Wells that have produced: 1624
- Permits (last 24 months): 192
- DUC wells: 188

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

## About Buckhead Energy
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