Mineral rights in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Sweetwater County sees steady, selective drilling — 22 permits over the last 24 months, cooling versus the prior period.
- 22
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 15.5%
- Avg lease royalty
down 29% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Sweetwater County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | 13 |
| Crowheart Energy LLC | 6 |
| Hilcorp | 1 |
| Rangeview Resources Operating CO | 1 |
| Red Desert Resources LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Sweetwater County recorded 22 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 31 in the prior 24 months. 36% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 9,499-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Greater Green River basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 145 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 15.5% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Sweetwater County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Dominion Energy, Crowheart Energy LLC, Hilcorp. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Sweetwater County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Sweetwater County average about 15.5% 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 Sweetwater County?
Start with the Sweetwater 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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