Sell Your Mineral Rights in Carter County, Oklahoma

We Buy Minerals and Royalties Throughout Carter County

If you own mineral rights or oil and gas royalties in Carter County, Oklahoma, Berlin Royalties wants to make you an offer. We purchase producing and non-producing minerals in Ardmore, Healdton, Lone Grove, Wilson, Dickson, Gene Autry, Ratliff City, and everywhere in between.

Carter County sits at the crossroads of Oklahoma's oil and gas history and its future. From the legendary Healdton Field—one of Oklahoma's most prolific discoveries—to modern horizontal drilling in the SCOOP play's Woodford, Springer, and Sycamore formations, this county has delivered over a century of production.

Call 918-984-1645 or email stephen@berlinresources.com for a free, no-obligation offer.

Why Carter County Minerals Are Valuable

Carter County has been one of Oklahoma's top oil-producing counties since 1913. The numbers speak for themselves:

• #8 in Oklahoma for total oil production

• #9 in Oklahoma for overall oil and gas production

• Over 900 active wells currently producing

• 19,400+ wells drilled throughout the county's history

• 119 operators actively working in the county

• 5.43% of Oklahoma's oil production comes from Carter County

Carter County straddles two major geological provinces—the Ardmore Basin and the southern edge of the SCOOP play—giving mineral owners exposure to both legacy production and modern unconventional development.

A Century of Oil: The Healdton Field Legacy

Carter County's oil story begins in 1913, when wildcatter Wirt Franklin brought in the discovery well at the Healdton Field. What followed was one of the most spectacular oil booms in American history.

The Healdton Field became known as the "poor man's field" because its shallow depth and low drilling costs allowed independent operators with limited capital to compete with major oil companies. Within a few years, Carter County became Oklahoma's largest oil-producing county—a distinction it has held for much of the past century.

The Healdton Field produced over 250 million barrels of oil from Pennsylvanian-age Hoxbar sandstones at depths around 1,000 feet. Additional production came from the deeper Arbuckle Group carbonates, discovered in 1960.

The field's impact extended far beyond Carter County. Oilmen like Robert Hefner Sr. and Lloyd Noble built their fortunes here. Hefner pioneered the concept of subsurface leasing in mineral rights law. Noble founded an international oil business and established the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. Erle P. Halliburton launched his oil well cementing company in nearby Duncan, directly because of the Healdton drilling boom.

Today, secondary recovery methods continue to extract oil from these mature fields, while modern horizontal drilling targets deeper unconventional formations.

Active Formations in Carter County

Carter County produces from multiple geological formations spanning nearly 500 million years of geological history:

Woodford Shale

The Woodford Shale is Oklahoma's premier source rock and a major target in the SCOOP (South Central Oklahoma Oil Province) play. In Carter County, operators drill horizontal wells into the Woodford at depths of 10,000+ feet, unlocking oil and gas that would be uneconomical with conventional methods.

Continental Resources has been particularly active in the Carter County Woodford, completing wells near Ratliff City that produce over 500 barrels of oil per day. Their Courbet wells demonstrate the formation's continued potential when developed with modern techniques.

The Woodford Shale is the source rock that charged many of Carter County's legacy reservoirs—including the Hunton, Viola, Simpson, and Arbuckle groups. Now, horizontal drilling allows operators to produce directly from the source.

Sycamore Formation

The Sycamore is an emerging target in the SCOOP play, sitting between the Woodford and Springer formations. Operators are increasingly exploring the Sycamore for horizontal completions, and early results have been encouraging.

Continental Resources has completed Sycamore wells in Carter County producing nearly 200 barrels of oil per day, demonstrating commercial viability alongside their Woodford and Springer development.

Springer Formation (Springer Shale)

The Springer Shale emerged as a major SCOOP target after Continental Resources recognized its potential while drilling through to Woodford objectives. Located approximately 1,000 feet above the Woodford, the Springer is an oil-rich reservoir that has exceeded early expectations.

Continental holds 195,000+ net acres in the Springer fairway with an estimated 11-12 years of drilling inventory. Their enhanced completion designs have increased estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) by 30% compared to original designs. The Springer's shallow decline profile enhances long-term economics, making it one of Oklahoma's most attractive unconventional targets.

Hoxbar Group

The Hoxbar Group (Pennsylvanian age) is the original Healdton Field producing formation. Four Healdton sandstones within the Hoxbar have produced over 250 million barrels of oil since 1913. While these are mature reservoirs, secondary recovery methods continue to extract value from remaining reserves.

Arbuckle Group

The Arbuckle Group (Ordovician age) produces from dolomite zones at depths around 4,000 feet in the Healdton structure. Commercial production was discovered in 1960, adding a second chapter to the Healdton Field's story. The Arbuckle produces from three dolomite zones with excellent porosity and permeability from a highly developed fracture system.

The Cottonwood Creek field, also in Carter County, made headlines in 1987 with flows of nearly 4,000 barrels of oil per day and 3 million cubic feet of gas per day from the upper Arbuckle Group.

Additional Formations

Carter County wells also produce from:

• Hunton Group – A major historical producer across the Anadarko Basin

• Simpson Group – Ordovician-age sandstones

• Viola Group – Ordovician carbonates

• Pennsylvanian sandstones – Multiple productive intervals

Major Operators in Carter County

Continental Resources

Continental Resources, founded by legendary wildcatter Harold Hamm, is the dominant operator in Carter County's modern unconventional development. The company unveiled the SCOOP play in October 2012, and it has rapidly grown to contribute almost a third of Continental's total production.

In Carter County specifically, Continental has drilled multiple highly productive wells near Ratliff City, including the Courbet well pad that produced nearly 2,700 barrels of oil per day combined from five wells targeting the Woodford and Sycamore formations.

Continental's "Project Springboard" encompasses 73 miles of contiguous leasehold in the SCOOP, targeting three reservoirs—Springer, Sycamore, and Woodford—with 70-85% of production being oil. Their "row development" approach maximizes efficiencies for mineral owners by developing multiple formations from common surface locations.

Continental holds 195,000+ net acres in the Springer fairway alone, representing over a decade of high-return drilling inventory.

Gulfport Energy

Gulfport Energy operates in the SCOOP play, targeting the Woodford, Sycamore, and Springer formations. The company maintains significant acreage in southern Oklahoma's most productive counties.

Other Active Operators

Additional companies with operations in Carter County include:

• Kolibri Energy – Active in Carter County development

• Mack Energy Co. – Regional operator

• Keith F. Walker Oil & Gas Company – Long-time local operator

• Mid-Con Energy – Oklahoma-focused production company

• Various independents – Over 100 operators maintain active wells

The diversity of operators—from major E&P companies like Continental to numerous independents—creates competition for minerals and ensures ongoing development activity.

Carter County Communities We Serve

Berlin Royalties purchases mineral rights from owners throughout Carter County, including:

• Ardmore – The county seat, one of Oklahoma's major oil centers for over a century

• Healdton – Heart of the legendary Healdton Field

• Lone Grove – Southwest of Ardmore

• Wilson – Developed during the Healdton oil boom

• Dickson – East of Ardmore

• Gene Autry – Northeast of Ardmore (yes, named after the singing cowboy)

• Ratliff City – Site of recent Continental Resources activity

• Springer – Near major SCOOP development

• Tatums – Throughout the county

No matter where your minerals are located in Carter County, we're interested in making you an offer.

Why Carter County Mineral Owners Choose to Sell

Every mineral owner's situation is different. Here's why many Carter County owners decide to sell:

Legacy Production Meets Modern Development

Carter County is unique—it has both century-old legacy production and active modern horizontal drilling. If you own minerals in areas being developed by Continental Resources or other SCOOP operators, selling during an active drilling cycle captures that value immediately.

Inherited Minerals

Many Carter County minerals have passed through multiple generations since the Healdton boom. If you inherited minerals from parents or grandparents, you may not live in Oklahoma, may not understand the paperwork you're receiving, or may simply prefer cash over the complexity of ongoing ownership.

Mature Well Decline

If your royalty checks come from older Healdton-era wells, production has likely declined significantly from peak levels. While secondary recovery efforts continue, selling locks in remaining value before natural depletion reduces your income further.

Pooling Order Confusion

Received paperwork from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission about a new horizontal well? These documents can be intimidating. Many owners would rather sell than figure out elections, deadlines, and decimal interests.

Fractional Interests

After multiple generations of inheritance, mineral interests often split into small fractions. If you own a tiny percentage of the family's original minerals, the hassle of management may not justify the modest royalty checks.

Estate Simplification

Planning your estate? Selling minerals now means your heirs won't have to deal with probate, title transfers, and ongoing management.

What Are Carter County Minerals Worth?

Mineral values in Carter County vary significantly based on:

• Production status – Producing minerals are worth more than non-producing

• Location – SCOOP-area minerals command premium prices

• Formation – Woodford, Springer, and Sycamore targets in active development areas are most valuable

• Operator – Continental Resources wells typically perform well and command higher valuations

• Well age – Legacy Healdton wells are mature; newer horizontal wells have more remaining value

• Lease status – Leased minerals with pending horizontal wells may be more valuable

Producing minerals in Carter County typically sell for 3x to 6x annual royalty income, depending on well age, decline rate, and operator quality.

Non-producing minerals in the active SCOOP area may sell for $2,000 to $5,000+ per net mineral acre, depending on proximity to drilling and lease status.

Legacy Healdton area minerals with declining production may sell at lower multiples, reflecting the mature nature of those reservoirs.

The only way to know what your specific minerals are worth is to get an offer from a real buyer. Berlin Royalties provides free valuations with no obligation to sell.

How It Works

Step 1: Contact Us

Call 918-984-1645 or email stephen@berlinresources.com. Tell us about your minerals—we'll need the legal description (section, township, range) if you have it, or the county and any other details you know.

Step 2: We Research Your Minerals

We'll review production data, lease status, operator activity, and comparable sales to determine a fair value for your interest.

Step 3: Receive Your Offer

We'll present a written offer explaining how we valued your minerals. There's no obligation to accept—the offer is simply information for you to consider.

Step 4: Close on Your Timeline

If you accept, we handle the paperwork. Our title team prepares the deed, and we coordinate closing with a local title company. Most transactions close within 30-45 days.

Step 5: Get Paid

You receive your payment at closing—typically via wire transfer or cashier's check. It's that simple.

Why Sell to Berlin Royalties?

Oklahoma-Based

We're headquartered in Tulsa and focus primarily on Oklahoma minerals. We know Carter County's unique combination of legacy production and modern SCOOP development. We know Continental Resources' activity patterns, and we understand how to value minerals across the county's diverse geological zones.

Fair, Transparent Offers

We explain exactly how we value your minerals. No games, no pressure tactics. If our offer doesn't work for you, no hard feelings.

Fast Closings

Need to close quickly? We can often complete transactions in 3-4 weeks. Need more time? That's fine too—we work on your schedule.

We Buy Everything

Producing or non-producing. SCOOP-area horizontals or legacy Healdton verticals. Large acreage or small fractional interests. Clean title or inherited minerals that need probate. We're interested in all types of Carter County mineral rights.

Veteran Owned

Berlin Royalties is veteran owned and operated. We bring the same integrity and commitment to our business that we brought to our service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to sign a lease before I can sell? No. We purchase unleased minerals, leased minerals, and producing minerals. Your lease status doesn't prevent a sale.

What if I don't know exactly what I own? That's okay. Give us what information you have—even just a county name and family member's name—and we can research the rest.

Is there any cost to get an offer? None. Our valuations are free and come with no obligation.

How do you determine your offer price? We analyze production data, decline curves, commodity prices, operator activity, and comparable transactions to estimate the present value of your minerals.

What if my title has issues? We buy minerals with title complications all the time. Inherited minerals, fractional interests, missing probates—we can often work through these issues as part of the transaction.

My minerals have been in the family since the Healdton boom. Are they still worth anything? Absolutely. Even mature legacy wells have value, and many Carter County minerals also have exposure to deeper formations that may be developed with modern horizontal techniques.

Will you buy minerals outside Carter County? Yes. We purchase minerals throughout Oklahoma, with additional operations in North Dakota, Texas, and opportunistic acquisitions elsewhere.

The SCOOP Play: Carter County's Modern Chapter

While the Healdton Field put Carter County on the oil map over a century ago, the SCOOP play is writing the county's next chapter.

What is SCOOP?

SCOOP stands for South Central Oklahoma Oil Province. The play was unveiled by Continental Resources in October 2012 and has grown rapidly to become one of Oklahoma's premier unconventional development areas.

Stacked Pay Potential

SCOOP operators target multiple formations from common surface locations:

• Springer Shale – Oil-rich, approximately 1,000 feet above Woodford

• Sycamore – Between Woodford and Springer

• Woodford Shale – The primary source rock and a major horizontal target

This stacked pay approach means a single drilling pad can access multiple productive zones, multiplying the development potential of each drilling spacing unit.

Continental's Dominance

Continental Resources is the leading SCOOP operator, with:

• 195,000+ net acres in the Springer fairway

• 73 miles of contiguous leasehold in "Project Springboard"

• 11-12 years of high-return drilling inventory

• Enhanced completion designs that increased EUR by 30%

For mineral owners in Continental's development path, this represents significant near-term and long-term value.

Active Development

Continental continues drilling in Carter County, with recent wells near Ratliff City producing nearly 2,700 barrels of oil per day combined. This level of activity supports mineral values and creates ongoing opportunities for owners considering a sale.

Get Your Free Offer Today

Whether you own legacy Healdton-area minerals or acreage in Continental's SCOOP development path, Berlin Royalties is interested in making you an offer for your Carter County minerals.

Call: 918-984-1645 Email: stephen@berlinresources.com

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