Mineral rights in Calcasieu County, Louisiana
Calcasieu County sees steady, selective drilling — 11 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 11
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 20.3%
- Avg lease royalty
down 15% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Calcasieu County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Pie La Operating, LLC | 4 |
| Boardwalk Pipeline Partners | 1 |
| Bushwood Leasing, LLC | 1 |
| Decker Operating | 1 |
| U. D. Man, INC. | 1 |
What the record says
Calcasieu County recorded 11 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 13 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 18 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 20.3% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Calcasieu County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Calcasieu County, Louisiana?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Pie La Operating, LLC, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, Bushwood Leasing, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Calcasieu County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Calcasieu County average about 20.3% 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 Calcasieu County?
Start with the Calcasieu 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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