High Risk AreaPermian Basin
Eddy County, New Mexico Mineral Rights Guide
Delaware Basin Bone Spring / Wolfcamp · NM Oil Conservation Division (OCD)
24,000+
Est. Mineral Owners
18–25% gross
Avg Royalty Range
Chevron
Top Operator
Overview: Eddy County Mineral Ownership
Eddy County anchors the New Mexico portion of the Delaware Basin, the most productive sub-basin of the Permian. Chevron and Devon Energy are dominant operators, with production from the Bone Spring and Wolfcamp formations. New Mexico mineral owners face a complex mix of federal, state, and private mineral interests — a significant portion of production comes from federal and state trust lands with different royalty and regulatory frameworks.
Critical Issues for Eddy County Owners
- New Mexico forced pooling available under NMSA §70-2
- Post-production costs highly lease-dependent
- State trust land mineral interests create complex ownership patterns
Regulatory Context
Post-Production Framework
Lease-Dependent (NMSA §70-2)
Regulatory Body
NM Oil Conservation Division (OCD)
Primary Formation
Delaware Basin Bone Spring / Wolfcamp
Basin
Permian Basin
Active Operators in Eddy County
Chevron
Devon Energy
Mewbourne Oil
WPX Energy
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