Loving County Mineral Rights | What Are They Worth?
Loving County is one of the least populated counties in the country, yet one of the most productive per acre in the Delaware Basin.
Loving County, on the Texas side of the Delaware Basin near the New Mexico line, is tiny in population but enormous in oil activity. Per-acre production here is among the highest anywhere, and operators have drilled intensively across the county.
For mineral owners, that means Loving County interests can be very valuable relative to their size. A small position here can carry significant royalty income and attract strong buyer interest, so understanding your value first is especially important.
What minerals are worth in Loving County
Core areaNot producing
$3,000 to $12,000
per net mineral acre
Producing
42 to 72 months
of current royalty income
Heavy ongoing horizontal drilling, strong recent well results, and active competition among operators. These are wide orientation ranges, not quotes. Your own number depends on your royalty rate, whether your tract falls inside a drilling unit, and how recent wells nearby have performed.
Estimate your range →Producing formations in Loving County
Operators active in the area
Operators in and around Loving County have included the companies below. The operator on your tract affects how quickly your acreage is developed and the offers you may receive.
- ExxonMobil / XTO
- Chevron
- Permian Resources
- EOG Resources
What drives value in Loving County
Loving County's stacked Wolfcamp and Bone Spring targets and high per-well productivity make even small interests potentially valuable. Future drilling inventory adds to current production value.
Heavy competition among large operators and buyers keeps demand high. Knowing your decimal interest and net acres precisely is key to judging any offer.
Looking at the bigger picture for the state? See our full Texas mineral rights guide for basins, legal notes, and tax notes.
Helpful reading
Loving County mineral rights FAQ
Can a small Loving County interest still be worth a lot?
Yes. Loving County has some of the highest per-acre oil production in the country, so even a small net mineral interest can generate meaningful royalty income and sale value. Do not assume a small position is minor here.
Which operators drill in Loving County?
Operators in the area have included ExxonMobil's XTO, Chevron, Permian Resources, and EOG Resources, among others. The operator on your acreage affects how quickly it is developed.