Sell Your Mineral Rights in Roberts County County, TX

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If you own mineral rights in Roberts County, you're sitting on acreage in the Anadarko Basin — one of the oldest and most established natural gas producing regions in the country. Activity here is quieter than the Permian, but that doesn't mean your rights are worthless — it means understanding what you actually have matters more. We can help you figure out exactly where you stand.

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ASSET OVERVIEW

Est. per Acre

$50–$400

per net royalty acre

Active Wells

120+

Drilling Activity

Core Basin

Anadarko Basin

Primary Formation

Primary Resource

Natural Gas

Commodity Type

What's the Situation in Roberts County Right Now?

Roberts County sits in the Texas Panhandle on the eastern edge of the Anadarko Basin, and it's primarily a natural gas county — which means its story is tied closely to gas prices and pipeline infrastructure rather than the oil-driven frenzy you hear about in West Texas. There is active production here, and some operators continue to work the deeper formations, but drilling activity has been modest in recent years compared to basin peaks. If you've received an offer or are thinking about selling, it's worth knowing that values here are real but more conservative — typically driven by existing production, proximity to infrastructure, and formation depth. Don't make a move without understanding whether your acreage has producing wells nearby or is more speculative.

Roberts County by the Numbers

~120

wells

Estimated Active Wells

$150 – $400

per acre (estimate)

Estimated Value Range (Producing Acres)

$50 – $150

per acre (estimate)

Estimated Value Range (Non-Producing Acres)

Natural Gas

Primary Commodity

5,000 – 12,000

feet (Morrow, Granite Wash)

Key Formation Depth

Who's Operating in Roberts County

Occidental Petroleum

OXY

Mewbourne Oil Company

Private

Burlington Resources (ConocoPhillips)

COP

XTO Energy (ExxonMobil)

XOM

Pioneer Natural Resources (ExxonMobil)

XOM

What's in the Ground

Morrow Formation

Anadarko Basin

The Morrow is the workhorse of the deeper Anadarko plays in this part of Texas. It's a tight sandstone formation that has produced natural gas for decades. Wells here can be productive but require meaningful capital to drill and complete, which is why activity tends to follow gas price cycles closely.

Granite Wash

Anadarko Basin

The Granite Wash is a multi-zone play found across the Texas Panhandle and into Oklahoma. It's known for producing both gas and natural gas liquids, which improves the economics relative to dry gas. It attracted significant investment during the shale boom era and still sees selective activity from operators with existing infrastructure.

Red Fork

Anadarko Basin

The Red Fork is a shallower sandstone formation that has historically contributed to conventional gas production in the Anadarko. It's less capital-intensive to target than the Morrow, but production volumes tend to be more modest. It can still add value to a mineral package depending on well density and existing leasing.

Questions We Hear From Roberts County Owners

I got an offer from an operator — is it a fair price?

It might be, but offers from operators or landmen are almost always their opening position, not their best one. In Roberts County, where values can range significantly based on whether you have producing wells, active leases, or just open acreage, the only way to know if an offer is fair is to understand what comparable acreage is actually selling for. Don't sign anything until you've had at least one independent conversation about what your rights are worth.

Does it matter that this is mostly a gas county, not oil?

It does, honestly. Natural gas prices have been more volatile and generally lower than oil prices in recent years, which dampens demand from buyers who are primarily chasing oil. That said, gas rights in proven formations with existing production still have real value — especially if you're receiving royalty checks. What it means practically is that you shouldn't expect Permian-level pricing, but you shouldn't assume your rights are worthless either.

I inherited these mineral rights and don't even know if there are active wells. How do I find out?

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) maintains public records of all permitted and producing wells in the state. You can search by county and location to see whether there are wells on or near your acreage. If you're not sure exactly what you own or where it is, we can help you trace that through the deed records and RRC data — it's one of the first things we do before we talk about value.

Not Sure What Your Roberts County Rights Are Worth?

That's a completely normal place to start. Whether you've gotten an offer, just inherited something, or are simply curious — the first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We'll look at what you actually own, what's producing nearby, and give you an honest number. No obligation, no sales pitch.

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