Mineral rights in Webster County, Louisiana
Webster County sees steady, selective drilling — 10 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 10
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 22.5%
- Avg lease royalty
up 900% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Webster County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Comstock | 4 |
| Ensight IV Energy Management | 3 |
| Quantent Energy Partners Operating LLC | 2 |
| Century Oil, INC. | 1 |
What the record says
Webster County recorded 10 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 1 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (90% of recent permits, averaging 11,015-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: 339 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 22.5% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Webster County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Webster County, Louisiana?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Comstock, Ensight IV Energy Management, Quantent Energy Partners Operating LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Webster County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Webster County average about 22.5% 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 Webster County?
Start with the Webster 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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