# Wind Royalties and Lease Payments in Oklahoma

> Oklahoma: 86 wind projects in 33 counties, 12,942.3 MW. Buckhead Energy buys wind lease payments and wind royalties.

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Buckhead Energy buys wind lease payments and wind royalties. Oklahoma has 86 operating wind projects with 5,847 turbines and 12,942.3 MW of recorded capacity across 33 counties, according to the U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026).

## Wind projects by county in Oklahoma

Kay County, Caddo County and Dewey County have the most recorded wind capacity in Oklahoma, with 1,013.5 MW, 931.7 MW and 853.3 MW.^\[1\]

Wind projects in Oklahoma came online between 2003 and 2026.^\[1\]

| County | Projects | Turbines | Capacity (MW) | Online |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kay County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/kay) | 6 | 330 | 1,013.5 | 2012–2021 |
| [Caddo County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/caddo) | 10 | 333 | 931.7 | 2003–2024 |
| [Dewey County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/dewey) | 6 | 434 | 853.3 | 2011–2018 |
| [Custer County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/custer) | 5 | 386 | 811.6 | 2005–2022 |
| [Beaver County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/beaver) | 4 | 358 | 802.1 | 2015–2024 |
| [Garfield County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/garfield) | 9 | 456 | 731.3 | 2012–2025 |
| [Woodward County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/woodward) | 7 | 311 | 693.2 | 2003–2020 |
| [Noble County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/noble) | 4 | 227 | 573.7 | 2017–2025 |
| [Grady County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/grady) | 6 | 286 | 535.5 | 2010–2017 |
| [Canadian County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/canadian) | 4 | 238 | 502.8 | 2012–2018 |
| [Kingfisher County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/kingfisher) | 3 | 194 | 489 | 2015–2025 |
| [Murray County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/murray) | 5 | 193 | 486.1 | 2014–2021 |
| [Washita County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/washita) | 4 | 205 | 473.3 | 2005–2023 |
| [Grant County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/grant) | 5 | 206 | 467.5 | 2012–2017 |
| [Roger Mills County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/roger-mills) | 4 | 240 | 429.6 | 2008–2012 |
| [Ellis County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/ellis) | 3 | 133 | 426.5 | 2016–2022 |
| [Texas County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/texas) | 4 | 183 | 425.9 | 2012–2022 |
| [Major County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/major) | 2 | 107 | 299.2 | 2020–2021 |
| [Harper County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/harper) | 4 | 161 | 273.9 | 2003–2008 |
| [Johnston County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/johnston) | 1 | 89 | 240.3 | 2020 |
| [Logan County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/logan) | 3 | 126 | 211.3 | 2017–2025 |
| [Blaine County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/blaine) | 3 | 83 | 206.3 | 2014–2022 |
| [Kiowa County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/kiowa) | 2 | 102 | 186.4 | 2005–2012 |
| [Alfalfa County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/alfalfa) | 1 | 62 | 171.7 | 2020 |
| [Osage County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/osage) | 1 | 84 | 150.4 | 2015 |
| [Comanche County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/comanche) | 2 | 95 | 146.9 | 2003–2009 |
| [Woods County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/woods) | 2 | 72 | 121.3 | 2021 |
| [Stephens County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/stephens) | 1 | 48 | 99.6 | 2016 |
| [Pushmataha County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/pushmataha) | 2 | 29 | 82.8 | 2019 |
| [Pontotoc County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/pontotoc) | 2 | 56 | 63.3 | 2020–2026 |
| [Carter County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/carter) | 1 | 9 | 18 | 2015 |
| [Pawnee County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/pawnee) | 1 | 6 | 16.8 | 2025 |
| [Beckham County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties/oklahoma/beckham) | 1 | 5 | 7.5 | 2010 |

Source: U.S. Wind Turbine Database (USGS, ACP, LBNL), version 9.1, released September 28, 2026. Data compiled November 3, 2026.

## How wind leases pay

In royalty arrangements, the developer pays the landowner a percentage of the revenue received from the electricity produced by the turbines.^\[2\] In a flat or fixed-fee arrangement, the developer pays a fixed fee per turbine, per unit of land or per megawatt of installed capacity on a monthly or yearly basis.^\[2\] Wind power leases generally have terms of 20 to 40 years, often with an option to extend, while a typical utility-scale wind power project has a useful life of 20 years.^\[2\]

## Wind leases in Oklahoma

Oklahoma makes the owner of a wind energy facility responsible, at its expense, for decommissioning it, including removing turbines, cabling and foundations to 30 inches below grade.^\[3\]

In Oklahoma, a landowner paid on the amount of electricity produced must receive, by a statutory deadline after each payment, a statement that explains the basis for the payment and a means of confirming it.^\[3\]

Oklahoma landowners who are paid on the amount of electricity produced and who have allowed a wind turbine foundation on their property may also inspect the operator's records, no more than once per calendar year, to confirm the accuracy of payments made within the past 24 months.^\[3\]

In Oklahoma, the lessee of a wind or solar energy agreement may not unreasonably interfere with the mineral owner's right to make reasonable use of the surface to produce minerals.^\[4\]

The five states with the most electricity generation from wind in 2025 were Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois.^\[5\]

## What you sell and what you keep

What Buckhead buys depends on the deal, and Buckhead tells the seller up front which interest it is offering to buy — for example, the payments for the rest of the current lease term, a term easement, or a longer-term interest. A wind lease rents land for a term of years, and wind power leases generally have terms of 20 to 40 years, often with an option for extending the lease.^\[2\] Under a wind lease, the landowner typically keeps the right to continue to grow crops, raise cattle or otherwise use the land outside the project.^\[2\]

Educational information only — not legal, tax, or investment advice. The figures are public reference data, not a valuation or appraisal of any interest. Consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or landman about your specific situation.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many wind projects are in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has 86 operating wind projects with 5,847 turbines and 12,942.3 MW of recorded capacity across 33 counties, according to the U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026).^\[1\]

### Which Oklahoma counties have the most wind capacity?

By recorded capacity, the leading counties are Kay County (1,013.5 MW), Caddo County (931.7 MW), Dewey County (853.3 MW), Custer County (811.6 MW) and Beaver County (802.1 MW).^\[1\]

### Can I sell wind lease payments or royalties in Oklahoma?

Buckhead Energy buys wind lease payments and wind royalties. What Buckhead buys depends on the deal, and Buckhead tells the seller up front which interest it is offering to buy — for example, the payments for the rest of the current lease term, a term easement, or a longer-term interest.

### When were Oklahoma's wind projects built?

Of the projects with a recorded year, 12 came online in the 2000s, 44 in the 2010s and 29 in the 2020s.^\[1\] Wind power leases generally have terms of 20 to 40 years, often with an option to extend, while a typical utility-scale wind power project has a useful life of 20 years.^\[2\]

### What does Oklahoma law say about wind leases?

Oklahoma makes the owner of a wind energy facility responsible, at its expense, for decommissioning it, including removing turbines, cabling and foundations to 30 inches below grade.^\[3\] In Oklahoma, a landowner paid on the amount of electricity produced must receive, by a statutory deadline after each payment, a statement that explains the basis for the payment and a means of confirming it.^\[3\]

## Related pages

[Selling Wind Royalties and Wind Lease Payments](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/wind-royalties)

[Mineral rights in Oklahoma](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-rights/oklahoma)

[Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Oklahoma](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/oklahoma)

[Coal Mineral Rights and Royalties in Oklahoma](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/coal-mineral-rights/oklahoma)

## Sources

\[1\] [U.S. Wind Turbine Database (version 9.1, released September 28, 2026)](https://energy.usgs.gov/uswtdb/) — U.S. Geological Survey, American Clean Power Association and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed November 1, 2026)

\[2\] [New York Wind Energy Guide for Local Decision Makers: Land Agreements](https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/-/media/Project/Nyserda/Files/Publications/Research/Biomass-Solar-Wind/NY-Wind-Energy-Guide-3.pdf) — New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) (accessed November 1, 2026)

\[3\] [Oklahoma Statutes, Title 17, Sections 160.11 to 160.19 (Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act)](https://oklegislature.gov/OK_Statutes/CompleteTitles/os17.pdf) — Oklahoma Legislature (accessed November 1, 2026)

\[4\] [Oklahoma Statutes, Title 52, Section 803 (Exploration Rights Act of 2011)](https://oklegislature.gov/OK_Statutes/CompleteTitles/os52.pdf) — Oklahoma Legislature (accessed November 1, 2026)

\[5\] [Wind explained: Where wind power is harnessed](https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/wind/where-wind-power-is-harnessed.php) — U.S. Energy Information Administration (accessed November 1, 2026)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**When were Oklahoma's wind projects built?**
Of the projects with a recorded year, 12 came online in the 2000s, 44 in the 2010s and 29 in the 2020s. Wind power leases generally have terms of 20 to 40 years, often with an option to extend, while a typical utility-scale wind power project has a useful life of 20 years.

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