Mineral rights in St. Landry County, Louisiana
St. Landry County is a quieter corner of Louisiana's mineral market, with 7 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 7
- Permits · 24 mo
- 21.6%
- Avg lease royalty
up 40% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling St. Landry County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Strand Energy | 4 |
| Exxon | 1 |
| Magnetar Operating LLC | 1 |
| Enbridge | 1 |
What the record says
St. Landry County recorded 7 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 5 in the prior 24 months. 29% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 1,144-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Western Gulf basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 5 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 21.6% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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St. Landry County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in St. Landry County, Louisiana?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Strand Energy, Exxon, Magnetar Operating LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in St. Landry County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in St. Landry County average about 21.6% 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 St. Landry County?
Start with the St. Landry 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 St. Landry County?
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