# Petroleum Development in Alpena County, Michigan — Drilling Activity

> Petroleum Development's oil & gas activity in Alpena County, Michigan: 40 wells, 3 producing, plus recent permits and DUCs. What it means if you own minerals there — and how to sell.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/petroleum-development/michigan/alpena
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-09-11 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Frequently Asked Questions
**Is Petroleum Development drilling in Alpena County, Michigan?**
Petroleum Development has 40 well records in Alpena County, Michigan (ranked #5 among operators in the county by well count). Most of that footprint is established production rather than new permitting. Figures are from public well-header records as of September 2026.

**What does Petroleum Development's activity in Alpena 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 (3 here) underpin the county's royalty history. Petroleum Development's scale and activity in Alpena 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 Alpena County minerals under a Petroleum Development well?**
Yes. Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer of mineral and royalty interests in Alpena County, Michigan, including interests under Petroleum Development-operated wells. We provide a free, no-obligation written offer and explain how the operator's activity factored into it.

## Dataset
**Name:** Petroleum Development Drilling Activity in Alpena County, Michigan

Petroleum Development's oil & gas well footprint in Alpena County, Michigan: 40 total wells, 3 that have produced, 0 permits and 0 spuds in the last 24 months, and 0 DUCs. Compiled from public well-header records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells: 40
- Wells that have produced: 3
- Permits (last 24 months): 0
- DUC wells: 0

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

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