Arkansas Mineral Rights Management
Arkansas has a rich history of oil and gas production, from early conventional discoveries to the modern Fayetteville Shale play. The state's diverse geology provides opportunities for mineral owners across multiple formations and regions. Valor provides comprehensive mineral management services tailored to Arkansas's unique regulatory environment and geological characteristics.
The Fayetteville Shale in north-central Arkansas is the state's most significant unconventional play. This natural gas-producing formation in the Arkoma Basin brought major development to counties like Cleburne, Van Buren, White, and Conway. While activity has slowed from peak years, existing wells continue to produce for mineral owners.
The Arkoma Basin extends across north-central Arkansas into Oklahoma. Beyond the Fayetteville Shale, this basin contains conventional gas reservoirs and the Moorefield Shale that have contributed to Arkansas's natural gas production.
South Arkansas hosts the Smackover Formation, a prolific producer of oil, natural gas, and even bromine from ancient marine deposits. This formation, found in counties like Union, Columbia, and Lafayette, has produced hydrocarbons for decades.
The El Dorado and surrounding oil fields in south Arkansas were among the first major discoveries in the state. While mature, these fields continue to produce oil and provide royalty income for mineral owners.
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (AOGC) regulates all oil and gas activities in the state. Valor helps mineral owners understand and navigate AOGC requirements including:
Arkansas allows integration (forced pooling) to facilitate development when voluntary pooling cannot be achieved. Key considerations for Arkansas mineral owners include:
Valor helps Arkansas mineral owners understand integration proceedings and make informed decisions to protect their interests.
Comprehensive tracking and verification of royalty payments from Arkansas operators.
Expert review of Arkansas oil and gas leases and integration elections.
Monitoring operator compliance with Arkansas regulations and orders.
Comprehensive ownership verification through Arkansas county records.
Arkansas mineral rights are regulated by the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (AOGC), which oversees well permitting, drilling operations, and production reporting. The AOGC ensures operators comply with state regulations for spacing, environmental protection, and responsible development.
Arkansas's primary natural gas production comes from the Fayetteville Shale in the Arkoma Basin of north-central Arkansas. The state also has conventional oil and gas production in the southern region and the Smackover Formation in south Arkansas produces from deeper reservoirs.
Yes, Arkansas has integration (forced pooling) provisions that allow the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission to combine mineral interests into drilling units when voluntary pooling cannot be achieved. This ensures all mineral owners within a unit participate in development and share in production.
Fill out the form below and one of our experts will reach out to discuss your needs.
