American Royalty Buyers is a direct, well-capitalized purchaser of Permian Basin mineral rights and royalty interests. No brokers. No fees. Fast closings.
Get a Free ValuationThe Permian Basin is the most productive oil basin in the United States, producing 5.7M+ barrels of oil per day across 75,000 square miles of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. American Royalty Buyers (ARB) is a direct, well-capitalized purchaser of Permian Basin mineral rights and royalties — no brokers, no fees, close in 4–6 weeks.
The Permian Basin is the premier oil and gas producing region in the United States and one of the most prolific in the world. Stretching across approximately 75,000 square miles of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, this ancient inland sea—now buried beneath tens of thousands of feet of sedimentary rock—holds an estimated 60 to 80 billion barrels of technically recoverable oil along with immense natural gas reserves.
Production from the Permian Basin has grown dramatically over the past decade, driven by horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technology that unlocked previously uneconomic tight-oil formations. By 2024, the Permian was producing more than 5.7 million barrels of oil per day—more than many OPEC member nations produce individually. This extraordinary productivity makes Permian Basin mineral rights among the most valuable in the country, and American Royalty Buyers (ARB) is an active, well-capitalized buyer of those interests.
Whether your mineral rights sit beneath the Wolfcamp and Spraberry formations of the Midland Basin, the Bone Spring and Wolfcamp zones of the Delaware Basin, or the carbonate reservoirs of the Central Basin Platform, ARB has the expertise and capital to make you a fair, competitive offer quickly.
The Permian Basin is divided into four primary sub-basins, each with distinct geology, formations, and active operators. ARB buys mineral rights across all of them.
The eastern sub-basin, home to world-class Wolfcamp and Spraberry shale production. Key counties include Midland, Martin, Howard, and Glasscock.
The western sub-basin spanning West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Loving County ranks among the top oil-producing counties in the U.S.
The structural ridge separating the Midland and Delaware basins, with conventional carbonate production and active EOR operations.
The carbonate platform on the northeastern flank of the Permian Basin, producing from Pennsylvanian-age Cisco, Canyon, and Strawn formations.
Sustained operator activity and competitive oil prices have pushed Permian Basin mineral rights valuations to historically strong levels. Selling during peak activity captures maximum value—before production decline reduces your royalty income.
Horizontal wells in the Permian Basin typically experience 60–80% production declines within their first year. Each month of production reduces the resource beneath your land—and the market value of your mineral rights along with it.
Future royalty income depends on oil prices that no one can predict. Selling converts an uncertain stream of future payments into a certain lump sum today—eliminating commodity price risk from your financial picture entirely.
Even in the most active basins, future development of your specific acreage is never guaranteed. Operators shift drilling programs based on economics and lease obligations. Selling now ensures you are compensated regardless of future development decisions.
Proceeds from selling mineral rights are typically taxed as capital gains rather than ordinary income, and may qualify for the favorable long-term capital gains rate if you have held your interests for more than one year. Consult your tax advisor for details.
Mineral rights concentrate your wealth in a single commodity sector. Converting to cash allows you to diversify into stocks, real estate, or other assets—reducing the impact that oil price swings have on your overall financial position.
ARB buys mineral rights directly, with no brokers, no fees, and no hidden costs. Every dollar of our offer goes to you.
Our team specializes in Permian Basin geology, land, and production data. We evaluate your specific acreage—not just the play—to make accurate, competitive offers.
We typically close within 2–4 weeks. Our in-house title and closing team handles all the paperwork so you receive your payment quickly and without hassle.
There is no cost and no commitment to receive ARB's evaluation of your mineral interests. Submit your information and we will research your property and provide a transparent offer.
ARB is a Fort Worth-based energy investment company with a track record of closing mineral rights transactions across all major Permian Basin sub-basins and counties.
Whether your minerals are in Midland County or Reeves County, in the Wolfcamp or the Bone Spring, ARB has the capital and expertise to purchase your interests.
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 value of Permian Basin mineral rights depends on your county and tract location, existing production and royalty income, mineral acres owned, drilling activity by nearby operators, and current commodity prices. Rights in highly active counties like Midland, Reeves, Loving, and Martin typically command the highest valuations. ARB provides free, no-obligation valuations based on public production data and current market conditions.
ARB is a direct buyer — there are no brokers and no fees charged to you. You contact us with information about your mineral interests, our team researches your property and current drilling activity, and we make you a cash offer. If you accept, we handle all title work and closing paperwork. Most transactions close within 4–6 weeks.
The Permian Basin is currently experiencing sustained, high-level operator activity. Rig counts remain elevated, major operators are executing multi-year drilling programs, and mineral rights valuations reflect that activity. While no one can predict future prices with certainty, many mineral owners choose to sell during periods of peak activity to capture maximum value before production declines.
Both are sub-basins within the larger Permian Basin. The Midland Basin occupies the eastern portion, with key formations including the Spraberry and Wolfcamp in Texas counties like Midland, Martin, and Howard. The Delaware Basin is the western sub-basin, spanning West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, with producing formations including the Bone Spring and Wolfcamp. Both are world-class oil plays, though they differ in depth, formation characteristics, and the operators most active in each area.
Selling mineral rights is generally treated as a capital gain for federal tax purposes. The rate depends on how long you have owned the interests and your overall income. Many mineral owners benefit from long-term capital gains rates, which are typically lower than the ordinary income tax rates applied to ongoing royalty payments. ARB recommends consulting a tax professional before making any decision.
Yes. ARB actively purchases mineral rights in all Permian Basin sub-basins — including the Midland Basin, Delaware Basin, Central Basin Platform, and Eastern Shelf. We buy in all active Texas and New Mexico counties within the Permian Basin footprint.