Mid-Continent Other basin

Mineral rights in Thomas County, Kansas

Thomas County sees steady, selective drilling — 10 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.

10
Permits · 24 mo

up 100% vs prior 24 months

1,372
Wells on record

Who's drilling Thomas County

Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.

Operator Permits · 24 mo
American Warrior 6
Plains All American 3
Carmen Schmitt 1

What the record says

Thomas County recorded 10 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 5 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Mid-Continent Other basin.

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Thomas County mineral rights FAQ

Who is drilling in Thomas County, Kansas?

The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are American Warrior, Plains All American, Carmen Schmitt. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.

How do I research mineral rights ownership in Thomas County?

Start with the Thomas 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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Buying in Thomas County?

Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.