A sub-basin of the Permian Basin — direct buyer, no brokers, no fees
The Delaware Basin is the western half of the Permian Basin and one of the most valuable oil plays in North America. Loving County, TX — located at its core — is frequently the #1 oil-producing county in the entire United States. With 6+ stacked pay zones and major operators drilling at full pace, Delaware Basin mineral rights command premium valuations.
The Delaware Basin occupies the western half of the Permian Basin, stretching from Reeves, Culberson, Ward, and Winkler counties in far West Texas into Eddy and Lea counties in southeastern New Mexico. While historically overshadowed by the Midland Basin's earlier development, advances in horizontal drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing have transformed the Delaware into one of the most competitive oil plays in the world. Today, Loving County, Texas—located in the heart of the Delaware Basin—consistently ranks among the top oil-producing counties in the entire United States.
The Delaware Basin is structurally deeper than the Midland Basin, with Wolfcamp intervals reaching 18,000 feet in some areas. Its most prolific producing horizons include the three Bone Spring formations (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Bone Spring) that lie above the Wolfcamp Shale, each representing an independent producing interval. The Delaware Mountain Group—comprising the Cherry Canyon, Bell Canyon, and Brushy Canyon formations—adds additional productive potential at shallower depths. This stacked pay architecture means a single mineral acre can generate royalty income from six or more separate zones, making Delaware Basin mineral rights among the most valuable in North America.
Coterra Energy, Devon Energy, Occidental Petroleum, Mewbourne Oil, and Permian Resources are among the most active operators in the Delaware Basin. The play's large, contiguous acreage positions and exceptional stacked pay have attracted tens of billions in capital investment over the past decade, maintaining strong royalty revenues for mineral owners and keeping demand for Delaware Basin mineral rights extremely competitive. Rig counts across Reeves and Eddy counties remain among the highest of any play in the country.
Selling your Delaware Basin mineral rights to ARB is straightforward — no brokers, no surprises.
Fill out the form below with your mineral interest details — county, acreage, and whether you're currently receiving royalties. No commitment required.
ARB researches your property using public production data and current market conditions. You receive a no-obligation cash offer — typically within 5 business days.
Accept the offer and ARB handles all title work and paperwork. You receive a lump-sum wire transfer at closing — typically within 4–6 weeks of your initial inquiry.
Fill out the form below and ARB's team will research your property and provide a no-obligation offer, typically within 5 business days.
The Delaware Basin features some of the deepest stacked pay in the Permian Basin, with Bone Spring and Wolfcamp formations providing multiple independent revenue streams for mineral owners. Loving County in particular is one of the most productive oil counties in the United States, making Delaware Basin mineral rights among the most sought-after in the country. When you own minerals beneath active horizontal drilling programs, you earn royalties from multiple producing intervals simultaneously—dramatically increasing the income potential of each mineral acre.
Yes. ARB actively purchases mineral rights in both the Texas and New Mexico portions of the Delaware Basin, including Eddy and Lea counties in southeastern New Mexico, where Bone Spring activity has been particularly strong. Our team is experienced with both Texas and New Mexico mineral title and can evaluate interests in either state.
Valuations depend on several factors including county location, existing production history, mineral acres owned, the producing formations beneath your tract, and current operator activity. Properties in highly active counties like Reeves, Loving, Culberson, and Eddy generally command premium multiples due to operator density, proven stacked pay, and strong royalty histories. ARB evaluates each property individually and provides transparent, data-driven offers.
The Bone Spring is a series of three stacked carbonate formations (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Bone Spring) that sit above the Wolfcamp Shale in the Delaware Basin. Each bench represents an independent producing interval, which means a single mineral acre can generate royalty income from three separate Bone Spring wells plus multiple Wolfcamp wells. This stacked productivity dramatically increases the long-term value of Delaware Basin mineral interests compared to single-zone plays.
The Delaware Basin is currently in an active, high-investment phase, with multiple major operators executing multi-year drilling programs. Valuations reflect this peak activity. However, horizontal wells typically experience 60–80% production declines within their first year, and future development of your specific acreage is never guaranteed. Many mineral owners find that capturing today's strong valuations—rather than betting on additional future development—is the prudent financial decision. ARB can provide a free valuation to help you understand what your interests are worth today.
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