Mineral rights in Carbon County, Wyoming
Carbon County sees steady, selective drilling — 25 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 25
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 15.7%
- Avg lease royalty
up 92% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Carbon County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Crowheart Energy LLC | 23 |
| The International Energy Group LLC | 1 |
| Us Geological Survey | 1 |
What the record says
Carbon County recorded 25 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 13 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (84% of recent permits, averaging 4,581-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Activity centers on the Greater Green River basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 125 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 15.7% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Carbon County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Carbon County, Wyoming?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Crowheart Energy LLC, The International Energy Group LLC, Us Geological Survey. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Carbon County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Carbon County average about 15.7% 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 Carbon County?
Start with the Carbon 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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