Mineral rights in Union County, Arkansas
Union County sees steady, selective drilling — 15 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 15
- Permits · 24 mo
- 18.2%
- Avg lease royalty
up 36% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Union County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Quanico Oil & Gas INC. | 11 |
| Arklatx Operating Company, INC | 2 |
| Ebc & C Oil, LLC | 1 |
| Lapis Carbon Solutions (Ar Development) LP | 1 |
What the record says
Union County recorded 15 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 11 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Ark-La-Tx basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 274 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 18.2% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Union County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Union County, Arkansas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Quanico Oil & Gas INC., Arklatx Operating Company, INC, Ebc & C Oil, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Union County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Union County average about 18.2% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Union County?
Start with the Union County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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