Mineral rights in Converse County, Wyoming
Converse County is one of Wyoming's most drilled counties right now — 378 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 378
- Permits · 24 mo
- 10
- Rigs running
- 18.2%
- Avg lease royalty
up 491% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Converse County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Occidental | 90 |
| 1876 Resources LLC | 63 |
| Wrc Energy | 60 |
| Continental Resources | 51 |
| Anschutz CORP | 41 |
What the record says
Converse County recorded 378 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 64 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (100% of recent permits, averaging 9,362-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Prb play of the Powder River basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 620 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 18.2% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Converse County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Converse County, Wyoming?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Occidental, 1876 Resources LLC, Wrc Energy. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Converse County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Converse County average about 18.2% 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 Converse County?
Start with the Converse 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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