Sell Your Mineral Rights in Sweetwater County County, WY
If you own mineral rights in Sweetwater County, you're sitting on acreage in one of Wyoming's longest-producing natural gas basins. Activity here is more measured than the Permian, but the Green River Basin has real history and real buyers — and depending on where your minerals sit, they could be worth more than you'd expect. Let's help you figure out exactly what you have.
Est. per Acre
$100–$800
per net royalty acre
Active Wells
3,200+
Drilling Activity
Core Basin
Green River Basin
Primary Formation
Primary Resource
Natural Gas
Commodity Type
What's Actually Happening in Sweetwater County Right Now
Sweetwater County sits over the Green River Basin, one of the most historically productive natural gas regions in the Rocky Mountain West. Drilling activity has slowed compared to the peak years of the mid-2000s, when Jonah Field and Pinedale Anticline were some of the most active tight gas plays in the country — but there are still thousands of producing wells here, and operators haven't walked away. The primary commodity is natural gas, which means your minerals' value is closely tied to gas prices and pipeline access, both of which have been recovering in recent years. If you've received an offer, or you've inherited rights here and aren't sure what to do with them, the most important thing is to get an honest read on what you actually have before you make any decisions.
Sweetwater County by the Numbers
3,200+
wells
Estimated Active Wells
$100 – $400
per acre (estimate)
Estimated Value Range Per Acre (Non-Producing)
$400 – $800+
per acre (estimate)
Estimated Value Range Per Acre (Producing or Near Held Acreage)
Natural Gas
Primary Commodity
5,000 – 13,000
feet
Dominant Formation Depth
Who's Operating in Sweetwater County
Jonah Energy
PrivateUltra Petroleum
UPLBerry Petroleum
BRYResolute Natural Resources
PrivateBurlington Resources (ConocoPhillips)
COPQuestar Pipeline (Dominion Energy)
DWhat's in the Ground
Lance Formation
The Lance is the workhorse formation in Sweetwater County and the broader Pinedale Anticline area. It's a tight gas sandstone that sits roughly 8,000 to 13,000 feet down. It takes horizontal drilling and multi-stage fracking to produce well, but when conditions are right, it can be prolific. This is where much of the county's gas production history was built.
Mesaverde Group
The Mesaverde is a thick sequence of sandstones and shales that has been a reliable gas producer across the Rockies for decades. In Sweetwater County, it sits shallower than the Lance — roughly 5,000 to 9,000 feet — and is still actively targeted by operators looking for repeatable, lower-cost completions.
Wasatch Formation
The Wasatch is a shallower Eocene-age formation that sees some production in parts of Sweetwater County. It's not the primary target for most operators here, but it contributes to total recoverable reserves on some leases and can add value depending on where your minerals are located.
Questions We Hear From Sweetwater County Owners
I got a lease offer from an operator. Should I just sign it?
Gas prices have been down. Is this a bad time to sell my mineral rights?
My family inherited these mineral rights years ago and nobody's ever done anything with them. Are they worth anything?
Find Out What Your Sweetwater County Minerals Are Worth
You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. Whether you've just gotten an offer, inherited rights you've never looked at, or simply want to understand your options — we'll give you a straight answer with no pressure and no obligation. The first conversation is free.
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