Midland Mineral Managers
When it comes to managing mineral rights in West Texas, local expertise matters. Valor maintains a physical presence in Midland, Texas—the heart of the Permian Basin—giving our clients direct access to professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of owning minerals in the world's most productive oil basin.
Our partners and team members have generations of experience in Permian Basin mineral rights and royalties management. Many of our team members were born and raised in West Texas, with family connections to the oil and gas industry going back decades. This isn't just where we work—it's our home.
Mineral management requires more than reviewing documents from a remote office. Our Midland presence allows us to:
The Permian Basin encompasses three distinct sub-basins, each with unique geological characteristics and development patterns. Valor manages mineral interests across all three regions, providing consistent service regardless of where your minerals are located. For detailed information about the basin's geology and formations, visit our Permian Basin Mineral Management page.
| Sub-Basin | Description | Key Counties |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Basin | Historical heart of Permian production targeting Spraberry and Wolfcamp formations | Midland, Martin, Howard, Glasscock |
| Delaware Basin | Most active drilling region with thick Bone Spring and Wolfcamp intervals | Reeves, Loving, Ward, Winkler |
| Central Basin Platform | Structural high with vertical and horizontal San Andres development | Andrews, Ector, Crane |
Valor offers comprehensive mineral management services tailored to the needs of Permian Basin mineral owners. Our local knowledge allows us to provide context-specific advice that generic, out-of-state firms simply cannot match.
Our local presence gives us real-time insight into which operators are actively leasing, current bonus rates by area, and which terms are negotiable. We review every lease for protective provisions including Pugh clauses, depth limitations, and surface use restrictions.
We track and verify royalty payments from all major Permian operators, ensuring accurate decimal interests, proper deductions, and timely payments. Our team understands how different operators calculate royalties and where common errors occur.
Horizontal wells in the Permian Basin create complex ownership calculations. We verify decimal interests in pooled units and multi-well pads, ensuring mineral owners receive their correct share of production.
The Permian Basin spans Texas (RRC) and New Mexico (OCD) with different regulatory requirements. We monitor permits, production reports, and compliance across both jurisdictions for mineral owners with cross-border interests.
We monitor drilling permits, rig activity, and completion operations across your mineral interests. Our local presence allows us to observe development firsthand and anticipate production timing.
Our proprietary software mineral.tech® provides 24/7 access to your mineral portfolio, including production data, revenue statements, lease information, and development activity.
Valor maintains working relationships with all major operators active in the Permian Basin. When issues arise—disputed royalties, incorrect division orders, delayed payments—our local relationships facilitate faster resolution than mineral owners typically achieve on their own.
For detailed information about Permian Basin geology, formations, and production statistics, visit our comprehensive Permian Basin Mineral Management guide.
Valor manages mineral interests for a diverse range of clients in the Midland area, from individual mineral owners with a few acres to institutional investors with extensive portfolios. Our services scale to meet your needs.
Mineral owners who inherited interests or want professional oversight of their West Texas minerals.
Fiduciaries requiring professional mineral management with proper accounting and reporting.
High-net-worth families seeking institutional-quality mineral management for significant portfolios.
Drilling activity and production volumes vary significantly across Permian Basin counties. This table highlights key characteristics of the most active counties we serve from our Midland office.
| County | Sub-Basin | Primary Formations | Major Operators | Activity Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | Midland Basin | Spraberry, Wolfcamp | Diamondback, Pioneer | Very High |
| Martin | Midland Basin | Spraberry, Wolfcamp | Pioneer, Chevron | Very High |
| Reeves | Delaware Basin | Bone Spring, Wolfcamp | Apache, Chevron | Very High |
| Loving | Delaware Basin | Bone Spring, Wolfcamp | Occidental, EOG | High |
| Howard | Midland Basin | Spraberry, Wolfcamp | SM Energy, Surge | High |
| Ector | Central Basin Platform | San Andres, Wolfcamp | Various | Moderate |
| Ward | Delaware Basin | Bone Spring, Delaware | Chevron, ConocoPhillips | High |
| Andrews | Central Basin Platform | San Andres, Clearfork | Various | Moderate |
A Midland-based mineral manager offers local expertise and relationships that out-of-state firms cannot match. Local managers understand the Permian Basin's unique geology, have established relationships with operators and landmen, can attend RRC hearings in person, and provide faster response times for time-sensitive lease negotiations. Valor's Midland presence means we're in the same community as our clients and the operators developing their minerals.
Valor's Midland office serves mineral owners throughout the Permian Basin, including Midland, Ector, Martin, Howard, Reeves, Loving, Ward, Winkler, Andrews, and Crane counties in Texas, as well as Lea and Eddy counties in New Mexico. We manage mineral interests in all three Permian sub-basins: the Midland Basin, Delaware Basin, and Central Basin Platform.
Valor's local presence gives us real-time insight into operator activity and lease bonus trends in the Permian Basin. We know which operators are actively acquiring leases, current bonus rates by area, and which lease provisions are negotiable. Our team reviews every lease for protective provisions including Pugh clauses, depth limitations, surface use restrictions, and royalty calculation methods to ensure Midland mineral owners receive fair terms.
The Midland Basin remains one of the most active drilling regions in the United States, with major operators including Pioneer Natural Resources (ExxonMobil), Diamondback Energy, and ConocoPhillips maintaining extensive drilling programs. Primary targets include the Spraberry and Wolfcamp formations. Valor monitors drilling permits, rig counts, and completion activities to keep mineral owners informed about development on their interests.
Valor's mineral management fees are based on a percentage of revenue, aligning our interests with yours. We don't charge upfront fees or retainers. The exact fee structure depends on the complexity and size of your mineral portfolio. Contact us for a personalized quote—we're happy to meet with Midland-area mineral owners in person to discuss your specific situation.
Schedule a consultation with our Midland-based mineral management team. We're available for in-person meetings throughout the Permian Basin.
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