Mineral rights in Bossier County, Louisiana
Bossier County is an active Louisiana drilling market: 85 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 85
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 21.7%
- Avg lease royalty
up 85% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Bossier County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Bp | 23 |
| Aethon Energy | 17 |
| Empresa Operating LLC | 14 |
| Apex Natural Gas, LLC | 9 |
| Bayou State Oil | 5 |
What the record says
Bossier County recorded 85 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 46 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (82% of recent permits, averaging 8,320-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Haynesville play of the Ark-La-Tx basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 473 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 21.7% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Bossier County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Bossier County, Louisiana?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Bp, Aethon Energy, Empresa Operating LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Bossier County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Bossier County average about 21.7% 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 Bossier County?
Start with the Bossier 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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