Sell Your Mineral Rights in Eddy County, NM
If you own mineral rights in Eddy County, New Mexico, you're sitting on acreage in the Delaware Basin — one of the most productive and actively drilled sub-basins in the entire Permian. With over 12,800 producing wells and more than 264 million barrels of cumulative oil production on record, this county is the real deal. Whether you just got an offer, inherited your rights, or are simply trying to understand what you have, you deserve straight answers — and that's exactly what we'll give you.
Est. per Acre
$2,000–$8,000
per net royalty acre
Active Wells
12,858+
Drilling Activity
Core Basin
Permian Basin / Delaware Basin
Primary Formation
Primary Resource
Oil
Commodity Type
What's Happening in Eddy County Right Now
Eddy County is one of the most actively drilled counties in New Mexico, and for good reason — it sits squarely in the Delaware Basin, the western arm of the Permian that has drawn some of the largest operators in the country. With 12,858 producing wells and cumulative oil production exceeding 264 million barrels, this is not speculative acreage. Major companies including Oxy, Chevron, EOG, Devon, and Coterra are all active here, which means there is consistent demand for mineral rights from buyers who know exactly what this ground is worth. If you've received an unsolicited offer recently, that's not a coincidence — it reflects real and sustained operator interest in this county.
Eddy County by the Numbers
12,858
wells
Producing Wells
264,706,582
BBL
Cumulative Oil Production
1,410,405,600
MCF
Cumulative Gas Production
$2,000 – $8,000+
estimate only — varies by location, production, and lease terms
Estimated Mineral Value (per net mineral acre)
Oil
with significant associated gas
Primary Commodity
Who's Operating in Eddy County
Oxy USA Inc
OXYChevron U S A Inc
CVXEOG Resources Inc
EOGDevon Energy Production Company, LP
DVNCoterra Energy Operating Co.
CTRAMatador Production Company
MTDRWhat's in the Ground
Bone Spring
The Bone Spring is one of the primary targets in Eddy County and across the Delaware Basin. It consists of multiple stacked intervals that operators have been developing aggressively with horizontal drilling. It's a major reason this county has seen so many wells drilled in recent years.
Wolfcamp
The Wolfcamp shale is one of the most prolific oil-producing formations in North America. In Eddy County's portion of the Delaware Basin, the Wolfcamp is a key target for long horizontal laterals. Operators have been stacking and completing multiple Wolfcamp intervals in the same section, which is good news for mineral owners with rights beneath active development.
Delaware Mountain Group
The Delaware Mountain Group — which includes the Bell Canyon, Cherry Canyon, and Brushy Canyon formations — has historically produced significant volumes of oil and gas in this county. Some of this production is conventional, and it represents part of the reason Eddy County's cumulative production figures are as high as they are.
Questions We Hear From Eddy County Owners
I got an unsolicited offer for my Eddy County mineral rights. Should I take it?
My family inherited these mineral rights years ago and we've never really tracked them. Where do we even start?
What makes Eddy County different from other counties in the Permian Basin?
What to Know About Eddy County
New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD) Oversight
Mineral rights and production in Eddy County are regulated by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division, which maintains public records on well permits, production volumes, and operator activity. As a mineral rights owner, you can look up wells producing from your acreage using the OCD's public database — this is often the first step in understanding whether your rights are currently generating royalties.
Royalty Interests vs. Working Interests
Most inherited mineral rights in New Mexico carry a royalty interest, meaning you receive a percentage of production revenue without bearing drilling costs. If you're evaluating an offer, make sure you understand exactly what interest you own — royalty, overriding royalty, or working interest — because each has a different risk profile and market value.
Carlsbad Is the Hub
The county seat of Eddy County is Carlsbad, and it serves as one of the primary oil-field services hubs in the Delaware Basin. The density of operator activity in and around Carlsbad means there is an active, liquid market for Eddy County mineral rights — buyers and landmen who know this county specifically, not just the Permian generally.
New Mexico Severance and Property Tax
New Mexico levies a severance tax on oil and gas production, which is typically deducted from your royalty check before payment. Additionally, producing mineral rights in New Mexico may be subject to ad valorem (property) taxes assessed at the county level. It's worth confirming with a local tax professional how your specific interest is being treated.
How a Sale Works
Outright Sale
You sell all or a portion of your mineral rights for a lump-sum cash payment. The buyer takes on all future risk — including commodity price swings and whether new wells get drilled. For many owners, especially those who inherited rights and live far from Eddy County, this is the cleanest path. You get certainty; they get upside.
Lease (Retain Ownership, Earn Royalty)
Instead of selling, you lease your mineral rights to an operator in exchange for a signing bonus and a royalty on any production. You keep ownership of the minerals and continue to benefit if the acreage is developed. The tradeoff is that you bear the risk of the lease expiring without development, or royalty income fluctuating with oil prices.
Partial Sale
Some owners sell a portion of their mineral acres and retain the rest. This lets you capture immediate value from a sale while keeping exposure to future development. It can also be a useful strategy if you own rights across multiple sections with varying development prospects.
Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI)
In some cases, you can carve out a royalty interest and sell or transfer it separately from the underlying mineral rights. This is a more complex transaction but can make sense in certain estate planning or tax situations. If you think this might apply to you, it's worth talking to a mineral rights attorney.
Find Out What Your Eddy County Minerals Are Worth
You don't have to figure this out alone. Whether you're evaluating an offer, trying to understand what you inherited, or just curious about the market, the first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We know Eddy County, we know the Delaware Basin, and we'll give you a straight answer — not a sales pitch.
Get My Free ValuationData Sources
Production and operator figures for Eddy County are drawn from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year), and DrillingEdge (state regulator production data). Per-acre values are estimates and not an offer.
Other Permian Basin Counties
Eddy County is part of the Permian Basin. See the full basin overview, operators, and counties we serve.
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