# Ector County, TX **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/texas-mineral-rights/ector-county-tx/425.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Fair price to purchase our mineral rights](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-price-to-purchase-our-mineral-rights/86489)
**Author:** [@Leon\_C](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Leon_C)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fair-price-to-purchase-our-mineral-rights/86489 "2026-06-10T20:14:52Z")
Today 3/12/26, we received an offer to purchase our mineral rights in Ector County, Texas. The offer was $6300 per Net Royalty Acre (NRA). Our family has received production income for decades but has declined, except fo… --- ## [Anyone running across Octane Energy and sketchy deductions?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-running-across-octane-energy-and-sketchy-deductions/88003)
**Author:** [@wade\_caldwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wade_caldwell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/anyone-running-across-octane-energy-and-sketchy-deductions/88003 "2026-06-09T16:59:32Z")
Octane bought some production from Conoco Phillips and seeing deductions for “Handling Fee’”, “Low Volume Fee” and “Misc Expense”. Anyone else noticed the same? --- ## [April 2026 activity & leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/april-2026-activity-leasing/87018)
**Author:** [@jdub](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jdub)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/april-2026-activity-leasing/87018 "2026-05-26T01:48:12Z")
I own minerals in Sections 18 & 19, Block 44, Township 2 South, Ector County, Texas. Anyone have insights into activity and any current (April 2026) leasing occurring in that area? Names of companies working the area, bo… --- ## [Oil leasing near me](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-leasing-near-me/87039)
**Author:** [@jdub](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jdub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/oil-leasing-near-me/87039 "2026-04-16T12:52:16Z")
I own minerals in Sections 18 & 19, Block 44, Township 2 South, Ector County, Texas. Anyone have insights into activity and any current (April 2026) leasing occurring in that area? Names of companies working the area, bo… --- ## [New Offers in Ector County](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-offers-in-ector-county/85961)
**Author:** [@MJ\_Justus](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MJ_Justus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-offers-in-ector-county/85961 "2026-03-10T17:56:06Z")
There are some similar posts, but they are closed now. Our lease with Venture expires in June, but can be renewed for 2 years at their option. The bonus was just over 7K each; the royalty is 25 percent. The lease was for… --- ## [Pugh Clause for mineral rights lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pugh-clause-for-mineral-rights-lease/81888)
**Author:** [@Lucyben1915](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Lucyben1915)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/pugh-clause-for-mineral-rights-lease/81888 "2025-06-26T02:21:24Z")
Recently received a lease offer in Ector County, Texas. I requested a Pugh Clause be added which would protect all depth below and above the drilled area. However, the Pugh clause the leasing company sent me only allows … --- ## [Need Comps for Lease Offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-comps-for-lease-offer/81529)
**Author:** [@elm913](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/elm913)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/need-comps-for-lease-offer/81529 "2025-05-24T22:58:28Z")
Is $1500/A in the ballpark for Sec 16, Blk 42, Tnp 2S, Ector County, Texas Mississippian lease offer inside Odessa city limits? 5 years with 2-year extension option, 25% cost free? Any info is appreciated. --- ## [Ector County Buy Offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-buy-offer/80794)
**Author:** [@elm913](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/elm913)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-buy-offer/80794 "2025-05-24T20:05:21Z")
Location: Sec 16, Block 42, Township 2 South, Ector County, Texas, Orchard Tract 1 We received an offer from Venture Royalty Partners out of Ft. Worth offering $1,500/Acre lease bonus, 5 year w/ 2 year option, 25% cost … --- ## [Vanguard group](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vanguard-group/72406)
**Author:** [@Libberty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Libberty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/vanguard-group/72406 "2023-09-20T23:47:39Z")
Anyone with mineral rights and ORR get offer from Vanguard Group? This is a new lease from Acoma that Vanguard wants to purchase. I have not responded but wondered if anyone else had an offer? Thanks in advance --- ## [Ector Co lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-co-lease/72059)
**Author:** [@Libberty](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Libberty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-co-lease/72059 "2023-08-28T15:29:22Z")
Hi, I received division orders from Acoma for well Parker 2. I called and was told they were taking over operations for Slant, however Slant has a lease on an entirely different well TxL south. I feel I was misled.. how … --- ## [Ector County purchase offers](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-purchase-offers/69920)
**Author:** [@MJ\_Justus](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MJ_Justus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-purchase-offers/69920 "2023-05-24T15:16:48Z")
My family is getting an offer for mineral rights in Ector County. I am unaware of activity there. Anything new going on? --- ## [Ector county minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-minerals/70792)
**Author:** [@Bully5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bully5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-minerals/70792 "2023-05-05T12:41:55Z")
Reply clintmcurtis. $62K offer last fall (2022). --- ## [Bully5278130](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bully5278130/69630)
**Author:** [@Bully5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Bully5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bully5278130/69630 "2023-05-04T11:40:09Z")
Is block 42 showing promise? Have minerals there but wondering the value. --- ## [Ector County Oil Tax Increase out of Site](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-oil-tax-increase-out-of-site/68709)
**Author:** [@Chrisgotcha1927](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chrisgotcha1927)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-oil-tax-increase-out-of-site/68709 "2022-11-16T19:14:31Z")
I would like to know if there is a Glass Action Group here fighting Tax Hikes of 300% from the Counties? Thanks, Chris Wilson --- ## [Any current leasing activity near Block 44](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-current-leasing-activity-near-block-44/66507)
**Author:** [@jdub](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jdub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/any-current-leasing-activity-near-block-44/66507 "2022-05-31T23:01:48Z")
Anyone know of any recent leasing activity going on in or around Block 44, Sections 18 or 19 (or surrounding areas) in Ector County, Texas? In 2020 I heard that there was a large (about 600 sq. mile) seismic survey takin… --- ## [Ector Co. TX Oil & Gas Violations May 19, 2019](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-19-2019/46507)
**Author:** [@MRF\_Data\_Master](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRF_Data_Master)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-19-2019/46507 "2019-05-25T18:14:46Z")
As reported by the Railroad Commission of Texas. See the Inspections and Violations Data Manual for details. Field Name: ANDECTOR (WICHITA ALBANY) Operator: BARROW PETROLEUM LLC RRC Rule and Description: SWR 14(b)(… --- ## [Ector Co. TX Oil & Gas Violations May 03, 2019](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-03-2019/45978)
**Author:** [@MRF\_Data\_Master](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/MRF_Data_Master)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-co-tx-oil-gas-violations-may-03-2019/45978 "2019-05-15T18:13:55Z")
As reported by the Railroad Commission of Texas. See the Inspections and Violations Data Manual for details. Field Name: COWDEN (CISCO) Operator: RUST OIL CORP. RRC Rule and Description: SWR 8(d)(2): Unpermitted Use o… --- ## [Come to NARO-Texas Town Hall April 16 in Big Spring!](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/come-to-naro-texas-town-hall-april-16-in-big-spring/42588)
**Author:** [@NARO\_National](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/NARO_National)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/come-to-naro-texas-town-hall-april-16-in-big-spring/42588 "2019-03-04T23:32:52Z")
This Is A Paid Advertisement- The National Association of Royalty Owners - Texas Chapter is coming to Big Spring April 16, 2019 for a Town Hall Meeting for mineral owners. Open to both NARO and non-NARO members, the Tow… --- ## [NARO Looking For Stories About the Royalty Lease Scams](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/naro-looking-for-stories-about-the-royalty-lease-scams/38770)
**Author:** [@wade\_caldwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wade_caldwell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/naro-looking-for-stories-about-the-royalty-lease-scams/38770 "2018-12-20T18:06:28Z")
In preparation for the upcoming legislative session, NARO-Texas is looking for good examples of the “royalty lease scam” being perpetrated these days. This involves approaching someone with an active lease and producing … --- ## [Ector County lease terms](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-lease-terms/36283)
**Author:** [@TDean](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TDean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-lease-terms/36283 "2018-11-03T19:49:30Z")
I’m looking for assistance regarding family mineral interests in Ector County. The lease terms including bonus rates along with predominant royalty percentages and terms are of interest. The area where our minerals are l… --- ## [Section 25 N2 SE4 Township 2S Block 43](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/section-25-n2-se4-township-2s-block-43/37929)
**Author:** [@John\_Gibson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/John_Gibson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/section-25-n2-se4-township-2s-block-43/37929 "2018-12-04T23:34:07Z")
We just discovered that our dad had mineral interest in several counties in Texas. He mainly worked in Oklahoma. I discovered interest in Midland, Gaines, Tom Green, and Ector. I have things cleared up in every county bu… --- ## [Does anyone have water?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-anyone-have-water/36951)
**Author:** [@waterbandit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/waterbandit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 1:31am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/does-anyone-have-water/36951 "2018-11-17T01:31:38Z")
Does anyone have fresh water for sale near Penwell? --- ## [Ector County mineral](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-mineral/36235)
**Author:** [@TDean](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/TDean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-mineral/36235 "2018-11-02T17:42:49Z")
Good afternoon folks. I’m new to this forum and looking for assistance regarding family mineral interests in Ector County. The lease terms including bonus rates along with predominant royalty percentages and terms. The a… --- ## [New Permian Basin Group](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-permian-basin-group/32750)
**Author:** [@wade\_caldwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wade_caldwell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/new-permian-basin-group/32750 "2018-08-30T22:00:37Z")
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - CREATION OF A PERMIAN BASIN GROUP The site owners have agreed to create a Permian Basin Group so we can post items of general interest to the Permian as a whole rather than using the Reeves Coun… --- ## [Ector County, TX - Oil & Gas Discussion archives](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-tx-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1187)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Wilson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ector-county-tx-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1187 "2018-04-30T20:29:23Z")
Ector County, Texas oil & gas discussion group. Share your experience regarding lease bonus, royalty rates, drilling activity, and oil & gas news. --- ## [Production Potential](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-potential/2615)
**Author:** [@jdub](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jdub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 3:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-potential/2615 "2017-06-15T03:11:30Z")
Using information available through the Texas Railroad Commission I’m trying to understand, as a mineral rights owner, how to assess (without getting lost in the engineering minutia) the potential for oil and gas product… --- ## [Approved Permits for Ector County/Jan.01, 2017 through June 07, 2017](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/approved-permits-for-ector-county-jan-01-2017-through-june-07-2017/2666)
**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 4:29am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/approved-permits-for-ector-county-jan-01-2017-through-june-07-2017/2666 "2017-06-08T04:29:36Z")
http://webapps2.rrc.state.tx.us/EWA/drillingPermitsQueryAction.do?pager.pageSize=10&pager.offset=0&methodToCall=search&searchArgs.paramValue= CLICK ON LEASE NAME TO VIEW PERMIT --- ## [Completion Reports](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/completion-reports/2667)
**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 3:45am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/completion-reports/2667 "2017-06-08T03:45:02Z")
http://webapps.rrc.texas.gov/CMPL/viewPdfReportFormAction.do?method=cmplW2FormPdf&packetSummaryId=171317 http://webapps.rrc.texas.gov/CMPL/viewPdfReportFormAction.do?method=cmplW2FormPdf&packetSummaryId=172211 http://w… --- ## [Completion Reports](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/completion-reports/3978)
**Author:** [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 4:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/completion-reports/3978 "2016-11-14T04:16:09Z")
http://webapps.rrc.texas.gov/CMPL/viewPdfReportFormAction.do?method=cmplW2FormPdf&packetSummaryId=163816 http://webapps.rrc.texas.gov/CMPL/viewPdfReportFormAction.do?method=cmplW2FormPdf&packetSummaryId=156837 http://w… --- ## [Production Records](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-records/4206)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Davison](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris_Davison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/production-records/4206 "2016-10-11T18:28:36Z")
Was curious if anyone could recommend the best resource to locate current records of O&G production in Ector County? [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/texas-mineral-rights/ector-county-tx/425.md?page=1)