Martin County oil and gas
Martin County leases reported 258.1M barrels of oil and 791.6M MCF of gas to the Texas Railroad Commission in the 12 months to Jul 2026, ranking #2 of 219 producing Texas counties by oil-equivalent volume.
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Martin County oil + condensate (BBL per month, last 36 months)
Martin County gas (MCF per month, last 36 months)
Jun 2026 and Jul 2026 are provisional (lighter bars) and usually rise as late reports arrive.
Martin County production in brief
Martin County produced 258,093,561 barrels of oil and condensate and 791,648,973 MCF of gas in the 12 months from Aug 2025 to Jul 2026, about 12.8% of Texas oil and 5.8% of Texas gas on our county figures. Compared with the previous 12 months, oil was about flat and gas was up 10%. The highest oil month in the last three years was Dec 2025 at 22,982,103 barrels. The largest operators by oil-equivalent volume were DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC, PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. and XTO ENERGY INC.. The top lease by oil was BUTCH CASSIDY 43-7 UNIT 1, operated by DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC, with 2,484,597 barrels. RRC issued 51 new drilling permits in Martin County between October 1 and Oct 14, 2026, 19 of them to DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC.
Top leases, last 12 months
| Lease | Operator | Field | Oil (BBL) | Gas (MCF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTCH CASSIDY 43-7 UNIT 1 | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 2,484,597 | 3,758,439 |
| SUNDANCE KID 43-7 UNIT 2 | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 2,274,495 | 3,430,293 |
| HERCULES 55-64 UNIT | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 2,061,904 | 2,493,815 |
| SOUTH CURTIS RANCH | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 2,042,759 | 6,418,329 |
| PIER 22-23 UNIT 1 | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 2,003,367 | 3,555,273 |
| CAMPBELL | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,856,668 | 3,125,632 |
| RIPPLE UNIT 2 | XTO ENERGY INC. | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,369,707 | 3,502,326 |
| PIER 22-23 UNIT 2 | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,326,576 | 1,521,943 |
| RIPPLE UNIT 1 | XTO ENERGY INC. | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,302,583 | 3,273,043 |
| ACHILLES 7-24 UNIT 1 | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,233,423 | 2,013,710 |
| MINOTAUR 38-66 UNIT 2 | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,194,654 | 2,043,885 |
| JOHNSON, TED | COG OPERATING LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,174,209 | 2,098,821 |
| KIMBERLY | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,117,213 | 1,508,109 |
| HILL UNIT 1 | XTO ENERGY INC. | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,109,825 | 1,929,347 |
| SCHARBAUER RANCH | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | SPRABERRY (TREND AREA) | 1,084,936 | 2,649,806 |
Top operators, last 12 months
| Operator | Leases | Oil (BBL) | Gas (MCF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | 1909 | 128,580,065 | 379,953,242 |
| PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | 1365 | 60,895,890 | 147,699,252 |
| XTO ENERGY INC. | 100 | 15,732,299 | 66,814,721 |
| OVINTIV USA INC. | 429 | 14,359,163 | 56,486,315 |
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | 48 | 6,566,420 | 27,996,466 |
| OXYROCK OPERATING, LLC | 176 | 5,795,760 | 25,592,677 |
| SM ENERGY COMPANY | 46 | 6,296,010 | 19,875,805 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | 155 | 5,605,192 | 14,569,109 |
| BIRCH OPERATIONS, INC. | 48 | 2,316,928 | 21,283,028 |
| CIVITAS PERMIAN OPERATING, LLC | 58 | 3,182,118 | 10,332,606 |
New drilling permits this month
| Issued | County | Operator | Lease | Well | Total depth (ft) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 A | 1JM | 9,700 | Drill |
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 A | 1LS | 9,700 | Drill |
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 B | 1WB | 9,700 | Drill |
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 C | 1DN | 9,700 | Drill |
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 D | 1MS | 9,700 | Drill |
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 E | 2LS | 9,700 | Drill |
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 F | 2JM | 9,700 | Drill |
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 F | 2WB | 9,700 | Drill |
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 G | 2DN | 9,700 | Drill |
| 2026-10-14 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 I | 3JM | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-13 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 H | 2MS | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-13 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 H | 3WB | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-09 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR WEST A 40-45 | 2601H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-09 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR WEST A 40-45 | 2801H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-09 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR WEST A 40-45 | 4201H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-09 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR WEST A 40-45 | 6201H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-09 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR WEST C 40-45 | 3003H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-09 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR WEST E 40-45 | 2805H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-09 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR WEST E 40-45 | 4205H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-09 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR WEST F 40-45 | 6206H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-09 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR WEST G 40-45 | 3007H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR EAST 40-45 | 2809H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR EAST 40-45 | 3011H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR EAST 40-45 | 4209H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR EAST 40-45 | 6210H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DE V OPERATING, LLC | JAGUAR EAST 40-45 | 6215H | 10,605 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 I | 3DN | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 J | 4WB | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 K | 4LS | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 L | 3MS | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 M | 4DN | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 N | 5WB | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | TATE 11-10 O | 4JM | 11,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-08 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | DICKENSON W19B | 2H | 10,589 | Drill |
| 2026-10-05 | Martin | DEEP BLUE NORTH LLC | GAR 6 SWD | 1 | 5,000 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | DEEP BLUE NORTH LLC | HARDHEAD SWD | 1 | 5,400 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH E23E | 405H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH E23F | 406H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH E23G | 407H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH E23H | 408H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH E23J | 410H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH E23K | 411H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH E23L | 412H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH W23F | 306H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH W23G | 307H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH W23H | 308H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH W23I | 309H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH W23J | 310H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH W23K | 311H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH W23L | 312H | 9,463 | Drill |
| 2026-10-01 | Martin | PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | GLASS RANCH W23M | 313H | 9,463 | Drill |
Nearby permits in neighboring counties
| Miles from county center | County | Operator | Lease |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Howard | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | MIYAGI D 38-35 |
| 33 | Howard | SURGE OPERATING, LLC | MIYAGI E 38-35 |
| 33 | Ector | OVINTIV USA INC. | BUZZ HURT 36A |
| 33 | Ector | OVINTIV USA INC. | BUZZ HURT 36A |
| 33 | Ector | OVINTIV USA INC. | BUZZ HURT 36X |
| 33 | Ector | OVINTIV USA INC. | BUZZ HURT 36G |
| 33 | Ector | OVINTIV USA INC. | BUZZ HURT 36F |
| 33 | Ector | OVINTIV USA INC. | BUZZ HURT 36F |
Monthly figures
| Month | Oil (BBL) | Gas (MCF) | Leases reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 (provisional) | 19,849,988 | 67,790,083 | 4,988 |
| Jun 2026 (provisional) | 20,477,868 | 68,335,031 | 4,996 |
| May 2026 | 21,641,379 | 70,151,411 | 5,002 |
| Apr 2026 | 21,246,199 | 67,305,931 | 4,993 |
| Mar 2026 | 22,078,709 | 69,602,253 | 4,971 |
| Feb 2026 | 20,539,321 | 60,810,724 | 4,953 |
| Jan 2026 | 21,751,018 | 63,432,896 | 4,945 |
| Dec 2025 | 22,982,103 | 67,273,591 | 4,921 |
| Nov 2025 | 22,386,193 | 64,925,321 | 4,875 |
| Oct 2025 | 22,440,556 | 64,868,281 | 4,856 |
| Sep 2025 | 21,262,618 | 62,918,086 | 4,822 |
| Aug 2025 | 21,437,609 | 64,235,365 | 4,780 |
Questions about Martin County minerals
How do I look up my lease in Martin County?
Find the RRC lease number on your check stub, then search it on our lease search or in the RRC Production Data Query using district and lease number. Without a number, open the RRC GIS viewer, go to Martin County and click the well. Step by step: how to look up your lease on RRC.
Who are the top operators in Martin County?
By oil-equivalent volume over the 12 months to Jul 2026: DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC (128,580,065 BBL oil, 379,953,242 MCF gas), PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. (60,895,890 BBL oil, 147,699,252 MCF gas) and XTO ENERGY INC. (15,732,299 BBL oil, 66,814,721 MCF gas). The full list is in the table above.
How are royalties calculated on Martin County production?
A gross royalty is roughly (oil volume × oil price + gas volume × gas price) × your decimal interest. Your decimal is on your check stub or division order. County production in May 2026 was 21,641,379 BBL of oil; try your own lease in the royalty estimator. Severance tax and any deductions your lease allows reduce the check.
How do I sell mineral rights in Martin County?
Start with the production history of your lease on its page here, then compare several offers on the same basis (price per net mineral acre or a multiple of monthly royalty). Recent permits in the county (51 so far this month) can matter to buyers. See how to sell mineral rights. We are not a buyer or broker.
Own minerals in Martin County? Find your lease, estimate a royalty check or get the monthly county update.
Source: Texas Railroad Commission (data sets, Production Data Query). Data date: RRC Production Data Query dump, extract dated Sep 18, 2026; production through Jul 2026. Jun 2026 and Jul 2026 are provisional: operators file late and amend, so these months usually rise in later releases. Oil = crude oil + condensate (BBL); gas = gas-well gas + casinghead gas (MCF), as reported to RRC. RRC notes county-level figures are allocated estimates based on allowables and potentials. Methodology.
Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit data (daily file; look up a permit in the RRC drilling permit query). Data date: RRC Drilling Permit daily file, downloaded Oct 16, 2026. Each application is listed once (latest filing); 103 applications in the file that were amended or re-filed this month but originally issued earlier are not shown as new. Application type codes are mapped to our labels; verify on RRC.