Mississippi Mineral Answers
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does Mississippi rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | Mississippi currently ranks #14 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in Mississippi so far this year? | Mississippi has had 34,447 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Texas? | There have been 1,583 permits approved in Mississippi. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Mississippi? | 1,699 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in Mississippi |
| How many active producers are there in Mississippi? | There are currently 134 active producers in the state of Mississippi. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in Mississippi? | 0 feet is the average depth of a well in Mississippi. |
Mississippi Oil & Gas Activity Summary
Mississippi statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1946 and contains information on the 34,447 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. Mississippi is
ranked #14 in the US based on BOE produced in 01-01-2020. You will also find
information on the producers of wells as well as recent drilling permits, rigs and production data for producing wells which start in 07-01-1946 and go through 01-01-2020.
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 5,490 | 34,447 | Up | 527.45% |
| Total Producing Wells | 2,880 | 2,768 | Down | -3.89% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 52% | 8% | Down | -85% |
| Active Producers | 131 | 134 | Up | 2% |
| Total Permits | 578 | 1,583 | Up | 174% |
| Average Well Depth | 0 | 0 | Flat | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,756 | 1,699 | Down | -3% |
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Mississippi Map of Current Permits & Rigs
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jan 2020 | 127.9M BBLs | 476.7M MCFs |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2019 | 99K BBLs | 612.5M MCFs |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Feb 2020 | 30.2M BBLs | 157M MCFs |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Feb 2020 | 39.6M BBLs | 87.4M MCFs |
| # 6 | Colorado | Jan 2020 | 16.5M BBLs | 214.1M MCFs |
| # 7 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 1.9M BBLs | 221.1M MCFs |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBLs | 166.1M MCFs |
| # 8 | Louisiana | Jan 2020 | 112.9K BBLs | 3.9M MCFs |
| # 9 | California | Jul 2019 | 16.4M BBLs | 24.5M MCFs |
| # 10 | Oklahoma | Oct 2019 | 2.1M BBLs | 56.8M MCFs |
| # 11 | Wyoming | Jan 2020 | 2.5M BBLs | 30.8M MCFs |
| # 12 | Arkansas | Sep 2019 | 260.2K BBLs | 42M MCFs |
| # 13 | Utah | Nov 2019 | 2.7M BBLs | 21.6M MCFs |
| # 14 | Mississippi | Jan 2020 | 1.4M BBLs | 19.8M MCFs |
| # 15 | Kansas | Dec 2019 | 2.7M BBLs | 7.4M MCFs |
| # 16 | Montana | Jan 2020 | 1.4M BBLs | 8.8M MCFs |
| # 17 | Alabama | Dec 2019 | 392.2K BBLs | 5.9M MCFs |
| # 18 | Michigan | Sep 2019 | 294K BBLs | MCFs |
Annual Mississippi Oil & Gas Production
Mississippi Oil & Gas Wells Prepped for Production by Year
Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in Mississippi
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENBURY ONSHORE, LLC | Plano, TX | 01-01-2020 | 3,464,794 | 629 | 22 |
| VENTURE OIL & GAS, INC. | Laurel, MS | 01-01-2020 | 344,924 | 86 | 30 |
| TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC | Ridgeland, MS | 01-01-2020 | 150,238 | 250 | 21 |
| SOUTHERN ENERGY OPERATING, LLC | New Hebron, MS | 01-01-2020 | 85,179 | 246 | 12 |
| AUSTRALIS TMS INC. | Houston, TX | 01-01-2020 | 69,327 | 33 | 43 |
| PETRO HARVESTER OPERATING COMPANY, LLC | Laurel, MS | 01-01-2020 | 67,096 | 86 | 13 |
| PetroTx Operating, LLC | Kingwood, TX | 01-01-2020 | 58,168 | 539 | N/A |
| MOSBACHER ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | 01-01-2020 | 38,697 | 28 | 7 |
| PRUET PRODUCTION CO | Jackson, MS | 01-01-2020 | 28,958 | 27 | 2 |
| ALPINE GAS OPERATOR, LLC | Dallas, TX | 01-01-2020 | 20,191 | 13 | 1 |
| CYPRESS OPERATING, INC | Shreveport, LA | 01-01-2020 | 17,784 | 7 | N/A |
| STRONG ROCK OPERATING COMPANY, LLC | Ridgeland, MS | 01-01-2020 | 15,515 | 13 | 9 |
| PETCO PETROLEUM CORP. | Hinsdale, IL | 01-01-2020 | 13,721 | 12 | 1 |
| ROUNDTREE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Ridgeland, MS | 01-01-2020 | 13,621 | 12 | 10 |
| PAR MINERALS CORPORATION | Shreveport, LA | 01-01-2020 | 13,493 | 15 | 1 |
| AVAD OPERATING, LLC | Dallas, TX | 01-01-2020 | 13,292 | 9 | N/A |
| ROVER OPERATING, LLC | Dallas, TX | 01-01-2020 | 13,057 | 16 | N/A |
| GOODRICH PETROLEUM COMPANY, LLC | Houston, TX | 01-01-2020 | 11,335 | 15 | N/A |
| EAGLE OIL AND GAS CO. | Dallas, TX | 01-01-2020 | 11,121 | 15 | N/A |
| SIGNAL, LLC | Jackson, MS | 01-01-2020 | 10,442 | 13 | 14 |
| WHITING OIL AND GAS CORPORATION | Midland, TX | 01-01-2020 | 10,146 | 4 | 6 |
| T. O. KIMBRELL, LLC | Natchez, MS | 01-01-2020 | 9,934 | 15 | 4 |
| R. W. TYSON PRODUCING CO. INC. | Ridgeland, MS | 01-01-2020 | 9,860 | 25 | N/A |
| MISSISSIPPI RESOURCES, LLC | Metairie, LA | 01-01-2020 | 9,377 | 11 | 3 |
| STROUD PETROLEUM, INC | Shreveport, LA | 01-01-2020 | 8,572 | 6 | 3 |
Mississippi Oil & Gas Permits by Year
Mississippi Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | County Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County, MS | #328 | #15 | $2,508,532,021 | 29 | 01-01-2020 | 56,083 BBL | 6,402 MCF | 1,905 BOE |
| Amite County, MS | #287 | #8 | $1,413,442,509 | 15 | 01-01-2020 | 83,990 BBL | 51,327 MCF | 3,085 BOE |
| Chickasaw County, MS | #617 | #35 | $99,747,971 | 3 | 01-01-2020 | 275 BBL | 10,834 MCF | 69 BOE |
| Claiborne County, MS | #631 | #36 | $42,928,937 | 1 | 01-01-2020 | 0 BBL | 7,048 MCF | 39 BOE |
| Clarke County, MS | #390 | #16 | $3,440,361,499 | 15 | 01-01-2020 | 35,068 BBL | 2,248 MCF | 1,181 BOE |
| Clay County, MS | #660 | #39 | $180,732,140 | 3 | 01-01-2020 | 131 BBL | 2,280 MCF | 17 BOE |
| Covington County, MS | #307 | #14 | $1,565,359,248 | 7 | 01-01-2020 | 34,018 BBL | 232,600 MCF | 2,426 BOE |
| Forrest County, MS | #461 | #22 | $226,152,917 | 6 | 01-01-2020 | 991 BBL | 90,711 MCF | 537 BOE |
| Franklin County, MS | #429 | #19 | $1,091,379,140 | 21 | 01-01-2020 | 24,268 BBL | 3,058 MCF | 826 BOE |
| Greene County, MS | #572 | #28 | $487,460,219 | 4 | 01-01-2020 | 4,512 BBL | 350 MCF | 152 BOE |
| Hinds County, MS | #481 | #23 | $587,566,972 | 8 | 01-01-2020 | 11,203 BBL | 11,131 MCF | 435 BOE |
| Holmes County, MS | #695 | #40 | $73,466,173 | 1 | 01-01-2020 | 58 BBL | 0 MCF | 2 BOE |
| Jasper County, MS | #184 | #5 | $9,067,143,020 | 14 | 01-01-2020 | 231,506 BBL | 205,590 MCF | 8,859 BOE |
| Jefferson County, MS | #558 | #27 | $228,960,694 | 7 | 01-01-2020 | 2,768 BBL | 15,526 MCF | 179 BOE |
| Jefferson Davis County, MS | #288 | #9 | $5,280,863,185 | 12 | 01-01-2020 | 8,153 BBL | 504,931 MCF | 3,077 BOE |
| Jones County, MS | #181 | #4 | $5,404,799,928 | 22 | 01-01-2020 | 226,238 BBL | 284,509 MCF | 9,122 BOE |
| Lamar County, MS | #303 | #13 | $5,887,092,555 | 5 | 01-01-2020 | 21,488 BBL | 335,891 MCF | 2,582 BOE |
| Lawrence County, MS | #553 | #26 | $599,855,894 | 5 | 01-01-2020 | 2,412 BBL | 20,009 MCF | 192 BOE |
| Lee County, MS | #642 | #38 | $67,029,324 | 2 | 01-01-2020 | 0 BBL | 5,085 MCF | 28 BOE |
| Leflore County, MS | #598 | #31 | $19,133,461 | 1 | 01-01-2020 | 2,920 BBL | 0 MCF | 97 BOE |
| Lincoln County, MS | #289 | #10 | $2,878,727,294 | 4 | 01-01-2020 | 89,755 BBL | 50 MCF | 2,992 BOE |
| Lowndes County, MS | #581 | #29 | $228,595,771 | 6 | 01-01-2020 | 1,114 BBL | 16,358 MCF | 128 BOE |
| Madison County, MS | #88 | #2 | $2,792,204,275 | 3 | 01-01-2020 | 1,863 BBL | 7,030,413 MCF | 39,120 BOE |
| Marion County, MS | #430 | #20 | $2,336,138,206 | 8 | 01-01-2020 | 2,027 BBL | 135,643 MCF | 821 BOE |
| Monroe County, MS | #517 | #25 | $978,095,773 | 9 | 01-01-2020 | 1,045 BBL | 50,139 MCF | 313 BOE |
| Pearl River County, MS | #607 | #33 | $749,710,308 | 4 | 01-01-2020 | 528 BBL | 11,608 MCF | 82 BOE |
| Perry County, MS | #454 | #21 | $527,459,551 | 3 | 01-01-2020 | 17,163 BBL | 3,044 MCF | 589 BOE |
| Pike County, MS | #403 | #17 | $1,889,743,487 | 7 | 01-01-2020 | 31,116 BBL | 0 MCF | 1,037 BOE |
| Pontotoc County, MS | #640 | #37 | $37,793,625 | 1 | 01-01-2020 | 0 BBL | 5,272 MCF | 29 BOE |
| Rankin County, MS | #69 | #1 | $15,831,309,450 | 3 | 01-01-2020 | 435 BBL | 10,067,708 MCF | 55,946 BOE |
| Scott County, MS | #604 | #32 | $119,571,731 | 1 | 01-01-2020 | 2,369 BBL | 1,641 MCF | 88 BOE |
| Simpson County, MS | #502 | #24 | $1,423,902,730 | 5 | 01-01-2020 | 9,404 BBL | 9,643 MCF | 367 BOE |
| Smith County, MS | #297 | #12 | $1,616,117,882 | 14 | 01-01-2020 | 68,427 BBL | 76,570 MCF | 2,706 BOE |
| Walthall County, MS | #593 | #30 | $700,923,499 | 3 | 01-01-2020 | 96 BBL | 17,998 MCF | 103 BOE |
| Warren County, MS | #616 | #34 | $375,082,220 | 2 | 01-01-2020 | 762 BBL | 8,267 MCF | 71 BOE |
| Wayne County, MS | #170 | #3 | $6,353,771,853 | 25 | 01-01-2020 | 229,531 BBL | 462,814 MCF | 10,222 BOE |
| Wilkinson County, MS | #404 | #18 | $1,244,313,396 | 19 | 01-01-2020 | 27,355 BBL | 20,225 MCF | 1,024 BOE |
| Yazoo County, MS | #217 | #6 | $3,458,877,958 | 5 | 01-01-2020 | 171,500 BBL | 100,654 MCF | 6,276 BOE |