Louisiana Mineral Rights Buyer 

Louisiana has extensive shale resources that can provide significant income to property owners. While oil and natural gas were discovered in Louisiana as far back as 1901, major onshore production did not begin in earnest until the discovery of the Haynesville Shale in 2008. The Haynesville Shale covers approximately 9,000 square miles throughout Louisiana, southwestern Arkansas, and east Texas. 

The Haynesville Shale, once considered too expensive to explore, has sparked a flurry of activity due to advanced technology, procedures, and rising energy prices. In addition to increased interest in The Haynesville Shale, the value that landowners can get when selling mineral and royalty rights has sharply risen.

The parishes with resources in the Haynesville Shale include: