Sell Your Mineral Rights in Gregg County County, TX
Gregg County sits in the heart of the East Texas Basin, where both oil and natural gas have been produced for decades — and where the Haynesville Shale has brought renewed interest from operators. Your mineral rights here have real value, and depending on what formation you're sitting on and whether there's a producing well nearby, that value can vary quite a bit. Let's help you figure out exactly what you have.
Est. per Acre
$500–$3,500
per net royalty acre
Active Wells
1,800+
Drilling Activity
Core Basin
East Texas Basin
Primary Formation
Primary Resource
Oil & Gas
Commodity Type
What's Happening With Mineral Rights in Gregg County Right Now
Gregg County has been producing oil and gas since the early 1900s — it's one of the most historically significant energy counties in East Texas — and it's still active today. The Haynesville Shale, which stretches across this part of East Texas and into Louisiana, has drawn serious operator attention as natural gas prices have pushed companies to look hard at underdeveloped acreage. If your minerals sit in the right zone, you could be in a position to sell at a meaningful price. That said, not all acreage in Gregg County is equal — proximity to existing production, the specific formation under your land, and lease status all matter significantly. Before you make any decisions about selling or leasing, it's worth understanding what you actually have.
Gregg County by the Numbers
1,800+
wells
Estimated Active Wells
$500 – $3,500
per acre (estimate)
Estimated Value Range Per Acre (varies widely)
Oil & Natural Gas
both
Primary Commodity
10,500 – 13,500
feet
Haynesville Shale Depth
6,000 – 9,000
feet
Cotton Valley Depth
Who's Operating in Gregg County
Sabine Oil & Gas
PrivateEndeavor Energy Resources
PrivateHilcorp Energy
PrivateEOG Resources
EOGSandRidge Energy
SDAethon Energy
PrivateWhat's in the Ground
Haynesville Shale
The Haynesville is the most talked-about formation in this part of Texas right now. It's a deep, high-pressure natural gas shale that requires significant capital to develop — but when it produces, it produces well. Operators have been targeting it aggressively as LNG export demand has increased. If your minerals overlay the Haynesville, buyers are paying attention.
Cotton Valley
Cotton Valley is a tight sandstone formation that has been producing in East Texas for decades. It's a conventional-to-tight gas target, and many existing wells in Gregg County are Cotton Valley completions. It's not flashy, but it's been a reliable workhorse formation for the region and still attracts buyers looking for steady production.
Pettit Lime
The Pettit Lime is a shallower carbonate formation that has historically produced oil in this area. It's not the primary target for most new activity, but it contributes to the production profile of many older leases in Gregg County and adds value to rights that cover multiple pay zones.
Questions We Hear From Gregg County Owners
I got an offer out of nowhere. Is it a real offer and should I take it?
My minerals have been in my family for years and I don't think there's a well. Are they worth anything?
How is selling different from leasing? Which is better?
Find Out What Your Gregg County Minerals Are Worth
Whether you just received an offer, inherited these rights, or have been sitting on them for years, the first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We'll look at your specific acreage, what's producing nearby, and give you an honest picture of what it's worth — with no obligation to do anything.
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