Mineral rights in Plaquemines County, Louisiana
Plaquemines County sees steady, selective drilling — 10 permits over the last 24 months, holding steady versus the prior period.
- 10
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 23%
- Avg lease royalty
steady vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Plaquemines County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Llox | 5 |
| Hilcorp | 4 |
| Castex Energy | 1 |
What the record says
Plaquemines County recorded 10 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 10 in the prior 24 months. 20% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 1,828-foot laterals. Most activity targets the Gom Shallow Water play of the Gom Offshore basin.
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Plaquemines County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Plaquemines County, Louisiana?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Llox, Hilcorp, Castex Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Plaquemines County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Plaquemines County average about 23% 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 Plaquemines County?
Start with the Plaquemines 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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