Mineral rights in Major County, Oklahoma
Major County sees steady, selective drilling — 16 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 16
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2
- Rigs running
- 6,031
- Wells on record
- 19.1%
- Avg lease royalty
up 220% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Major County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Comanche Resources Company | 4 |
| Canvas Energy | 4 |
| Validus Energy | 3 |
| D & B Operating LLC | 1 |
| Kirkpatrick Oil Company INC | 1 |
What the record says
Major County recorded 16 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 5 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (81% of recent permits, averaging 4,569-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Scoop|Stack play of the Anadarko basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 499 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 19.1% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Major County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Major County, Oklahoma?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Comanche Resources Company, Canvas Energy, Validus Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Major County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Major County average about 19.1% 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 Major County?
Start with the Major 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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