Mineral rights in Terrebonne County, Louisiana
Terrebonne County sees steady, selective drilling — 10 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 10
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 21.5%
- Avg lease royalty
up 400% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Terrebonne County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Hilcorp | 9 |
| Castex Energy | 1 |
What the record says
Terrebonne County recorded 10 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 2 in the prior 24 months. 20% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Most activity targets the Gom Shallow Water play of the Gom Offshore basin.
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Terrebonne County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Terrebonne County, Louisiana?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Hilcorp, Castex Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Terrebonne County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Terrebonne County average about 21.5% 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 Terrebonne County?
Start with the Terrebonne 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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