Mineral rights in Moore County, Texas
Moore County sees steady, selective drilling — 17 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 17
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 6,015
- Wells on record
- 183.2K
- Oil 2025 (bbl)
down 79% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
RRC county cycle data
Who's drilling Moore County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Scout Energy Partners | 6 |
| Beren Corporation | 3 |
| P & F Operating, LLC | 3 |
| Berexco LLC | 2 |
| J. W. Resources INC. | 2 |
What the record says
Moore County recorded 17 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 81 in the prior 24 months. 29% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 2,508-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Mid-Continent Other basin.
On the production side, Texas Railroad Commission county cycle data shows Moore County produced roughly 183.2K barrels of oil and 19.2M Mcf of gas in 2025 — the royalty base that mineral values here are priced against.
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Moore County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Moore County, Texas?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Scout Energy Partners, Beren Corporation, P & F Operating, LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Moore County?
Start with the Moore 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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