Mineral rights in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma
Roger Mills County is an active Oklahoma drilling market: 52 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 52
- Permits · 24 mo
- 9
- Rigs running
- 4,185
- Wells on record
- 20.3%
- Avg lease royalty
up 2500% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Roger Mills County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Mewbourne Oil | 16 |
| Charter Oak Production CO LLC | 11 |
| Upland Operating | 6 |
| Citizen Energy Ventures LLC | 5 |
| Sandridge | 4 |
What the record says
Roger Mills County recorded 52 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 2 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (96% of recent permits, averaging 8,797-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: 3,583 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 20.3% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Roger Mills County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Mewbourne Oil, Charter Oak Production CO LLC, Upland Operating. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Roger Mills County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Roger Mills County average about 20.3% 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 Roger Mills County?
Start with the Roger Mills 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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