Mineral rights in Red River County, Louisiana
Red River County is an active Louisiana drilling market: 65 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace cooling.
- 65
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 22.7%
- Avg lease royalty
down 22% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Red River County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Expand Energy | 36 |
| Bp | 9 |
| Comstock | 5 |
| Aethon Energy | 4 |
| Ensight IV Energy Management | 4 |
What the record says
Red River County recorded 65 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 83 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (98% of recent permits, averaging 8,365-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: 394 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 22.7% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Red River County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Red River County, Louisiana?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Expand Energy, Bp, Comstock. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Red River County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Red River County average about 22.7% 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 Red River County?
Start with the Red River 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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