Sell Your Mineral Rights in Borden County, TX

If you own mineral rights in Borden County, you're sitting on acreage in the Permian Basin — the most productive oil region in the United States. With 749 producing wells and over 6.8 million barrels of cumulative oil production on record, there's real activity here, and your rights may be worth more than you think. Let's talk about what you actually have.

ASSET OVERVIEW

Est. per Acre

$500–$2,500

per net royalty acre

Active Wells

749+

Drilling Activity

Core Basin

Permian Basin

Primary Formation

Primary Resource

Oil

Commodity Type

What's Happening With Mineral Rights in Borden County Right Now

Borden County sits in the Permian Basin, which means it shares geology with some of the most drilled acreage in the world — but it's a quieter corner of that basin, with a county seat of Gail and a population of under 700 people. State records show 749 producing wells and cumulative oil production exceeding 6.8 million barrels, which tells you this ground has been productive for a long time. Operators like Highpeak Energy Holdings, Apache Corporation, and Browning Oil Company are active here, so this isn't speculative territory — there are real companies drilling real wells. That said, values per acre vary considerably depending on where exactly your rights sit, what's been developed nearby, and whether you're in a leased or unleased position.

Borden County by the Numbers

749

wells

Producing Wells (State Records)

6,807,548

BBL

Cumulative Oil Production

7,530,245

MCF

Cumulative Gas Production

$500 – $2,500

per net mineral acre

Estimated Value Range (per acre, estimate only)

Oil

Primary Commodity

Who's Operating in Borden County

Apache Corporation

APA

Highpeak Energy Holdings, LLC

HPK

Browning Oil Company, Inc.

Crescent Energy Operating, LLC

CRGY

Aviator Energy, LLC

Jo Mill Oil Company LLC

What's in the Ground

Spraberry

Permian Basin

One of the principal producing formations across the Midland Basin portion of the Permian. The Spraberry has been producing oil in this region for decades and remains a target for both vertical and horizontal drilling programs.

Wolfcamp

Permian Basin

The Wolfcamp shale is one of the most oil-rich formations in North America and underlies much of the Permian Basin, including Borden County. It's a primary driver of horizontal drilling activity and tends to attract significant operator interest where it's well-defined.

Dean

Permian Basin

A sandstone formation that lies between the Spraberry and Wolfcamp intervals in parts of the Midland Basin. It has historically been a productive zone in this part of West Texas and is sometimes targeted alongside neighboring formations.

Questions We Hear From Borden County Owners

I got an offer from an operator — is $X per acre fair for Borden County?
It depends heavily on where your acreage sits within the county, whether it's currently leased, and what nearby wells are producing. Borden County has documented production and multiple active operators, so offers can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per net mineral acre. Before you respond to any offer, it's worth getting an independent read on what the market is actually paying right now — not just what one buyer is offering you.
Borden County is pretty rural. Does that affect what my mineral rights are worth?
The remoteness of Gail and the low population density don't directly reduce the value of what's underground. Mineral rights value is driven by geology, production history, and operator activity — not how close you are to a city. What does matter is the density of producing wells near your specific tract and whether operators are actively permitting new wells in that area. With 749 producing wells on record, there's clearly real activity here.
I inherited these mineral rights and have never received a royalty check. What does that mean?
A few possibilities: your acreage may not be in a currently producing unit, the royalty amounts may be small enough that they've gone unclaimed, or there may be a title or address issue causing checks to go uncashed with the state. Texas has an unclaimed property process that's worth checking. It's also possible your acreage simply hasn't been developed yet — which doesn't mean it won't be. Either way, it's worth understanding exactly what you own before making any decisions.

Find Out What Your Borden County Mineral Rights Are Worth

You don't need to figure this out alone. Whether you just got an offer, inherited rights you've never looked at, or are simply curious — we'll give you a straight answer about what your acreage is realistically worth in today's market. No pressure, no obligation.

Get My Free Valuation

Data Sources

Production and operator figures for Borden County are drawn from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year), Wikipedia, and DrillingEdge (state regulator production data). Per-acre values are estimates and not an offer.

EXPLORE THE BASIN

Other Permian Basin Counties

Borden County is part of the Permian Basin. See the full basin overview, operators, and counties we serve.

GET STARTED

Get a Free Offer for Your Borden County Mineral Rights

No obligation. No commissions. We respond within one business day.

1
2

Valuing minerals in Borden County, Texas

Tell us about your minerals

Just a couple of quick taps to start — no details required.

Are your mineral rights currently producing?
Are you currently receiving royalty payments?

A rough estimate is fine — even a ballpark helps us value your minerals.

Free valuationNo obligationNo commissions