Sell Your Mineral Rights in Gaines County County, TX

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If you own mineral rights in Gaines County, you're sitting in the heart of the Permian Basin — one of the most productive oil regions in the world. Drilling here is active, operators are competing for acreage, and values are real. Let us tell you exactly what your rights are worth right now.

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ASSET OVERVIEW

Est. per Acre

$1,500–$6,000

per net royalty acre

Active Wells

1,800+

Drilling Activity

Core Basin

Permian Basin

Primary Formation

Primary Resource

Oil

Commodity Type

What You Should Know About Gaines County Mineral Rights

Gaines County sits in the eastern edge of the Permian Basin, and it's been producing oil for decades — but the shale era has made it genuinely competitive again. Horizontal drilling into the Wolfcamp and Spraberry formations has brought renewed operator interest, and there are active rigs working the county today. Whether you've had your rights for years or just got your first offer from an operator, you're in a stronger position than you might think. Before you sign anything or sell, it's worth understanding what the market actually looks like right now.

Gaines County by the Numbers

1,800+

wells

Estimated Active Wells

$1,500 – $6,000

per acre (estimate)

Estimated Value Range Per Acre (producing)

Oil

Primary Commodity

7,000 – 10,000

feet

Dominant Formation Depth

Permian Basin

Basin

Who's Operating in Gaines County

Pioneer Natural Resources

PXD

Diamondback Energy

FANG

Devon Energy

DVN

Fasken Oil and Ranch

Private

Steelman Exploration

Private

What's in the Ground

Wolfcamp

Permian Basin

The Wolfcamp is the workhorse of the modern Permian. It's a thick, oil-rich shale that responds well to horizontal drilling and multi-stage fracking. If an operator is targeting your acreage, there's a good chance the Wolfcamp is a big part of why.

Spraberry

Permian Basin

The Spraberry has been producing in this part of Texas since the 1950s, but horizontal development has given it a second life. It stacks well with the Wolfcamp, meaning operators can develop multiple zones from a single pad — which adds value to your minerals.

Dean

Permian Basin

The Dean is a tighter, less widely developed formation, but it shows up in parts of Gaines County and can add incremental value when operators are drilling deep or testing additional zones on existing leases.

Questions We Hear From Gaines County Owners

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

Honestly, first offers from operators are usually on the low end. Operators are running a business, and their initial offer reflects what they can get away with, not what the market will actually bear. Before you respond to any offer, it's worth getting an independent valuation so you know what you're comparing against. You may find the offer is reasonable — or you may find there's significant room to negotiate.

My minerals have been in the family for years and there's no current production. Are they still worth anything?

Potentially, yes — especially in Gaines County. Unleased or non-producing minerals in an active Permian county still carry value because operators are always looking ahead. If your acreage sits near existing horizontal development, someone may well be interested in leasing or buying. The value depends heavily on location, nearby well data, and formation depth, so it's worth a closer look before you assume you're sitting on nothing.

What's the difference between selling my minerals outright and signing a lease?

When you sell, you transfer ownership permanently and receive a lump sum. You no longer participate in future production, for better or worse. When you lease, you keep ownership, receive an upfront bonus payment, and earn royalties if a well is drilled and produces. Selling makes sense for some people — especially if you want certainty and have no interest in long-term management. Leasing keeps you in the game but comes with more uncertainty. There's no universal right answer, and it depends on your financial situation and risk tolerance.

Find Out What Your Gaines County Minerals Are Worth

You don't need to figure this out alone. We'll give you a free, no-pressure valuation based on current market data, nearby production, and what operators are actually paying in Gaines County right now. No commitment required — just real information you can use.

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