# Tellus Operating Group — Wells Operated & U.S. Footprint

> Tellus Operating Group is an independent oil and gas operator active across the Mississippi Interior Salt Basin, with one of the larger ongoing drilling-and-completion programs among Mississippi independents.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/tellus-operating-group
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Headquarters:** Mississippi  |  **Ownership:** Independent operator
**Data as of:** 2026-06-30

## Portfolio — wells operated (nationwide)
- **Total wells operated:** 825
- **Producing wells:** 613
- **DUC inventory:** 139
- **States with operated wells:** 3

## Wells by state
- Mississippi: 788 wells (585 producing)
- Louisiana: 35 wells (28 producing)
- Alabama: 2 wells (0 producing)

## Top counties
- Lamar County, MS: 495 wells
- Wayne County, MS: 152 wells
- Smith County, MS: 104 wells
- Jones County, MS: 12 wells
- Terrebonne County, LA: 7 wells
- Covington County, MS: 7 wells
- Lafourche County, LA: 6 wells
- Claiborne County, LA: 6 wells
- Caddo County, LA: 5 wells
- Jefferson Davis County, MS: 4 wells

## Top formations & plays
- Mid-Gulf Coast Basin: 668 wells
- Austin Chalk: 96 wells
- Gulf Coast Basin (LA - TX): 19 wells
- Cotton Valley: 9 wells
- Travis Peak: 5 wells

## How many wells does Tellus Operating Group operate?
Tellus Operating Group operates 825 oil and gas wells across 3 U.S. states, of which 613 are currently producing (state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy, as of 2026-06-30).

## Sell Tellus Operating Group mineral rights & royalties
Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under Tellus Operating Group-operated wells directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, 7-14 day close, no obligation. https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell