The complete live dashboard of the Colorado oil and gas industry — top operators, hottest counties, most-active formations (SCOOP, STACK, Woodford, Mississippi Lime, Cherokee Platform), current permit pipeline, DUC stack, recent rig activity, and newly producing wells. Refreshed monthly from OCC well-header records.
Data as of June 14, 2026 Source: Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission · refreshed monthly
As of June 14, 2026, Colorado had 100 active oil & gas operators across 51 counties and 24 formations, led by Noble Energy with 10,444 wells, with 16 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months and 46 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells in inventory, per Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission records.
The 10 largest operators of record in Colorado, by total well count. See the full top-100 leaderboard →
| # | Operator | Wells | Permits 24mo | DUCs | Top Formation | Top County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noble Energy | 10,444 | 144 | 223 | Muddy J Sand | Weld |
| 2 | Kerrmcgee | 9,769 | 288 | 127 | Muddy J Sand | Weld |
| 3 | Tep Rocky Mountain | 9,018 | 40 | 139 | Mesaverde | Garfield |
| 4 | Pdc Energy | 8,530 | 165 | 287 | Muddy J Sand | Weld |
| 5 | Qb Energy Operating LLC | 6,118 | 55 | 166 | Mesaverde | Garfield |
| 6 | Own Resources Operating | 3,445 | 0 | 50 | Niobrara East | Yuma |
| 7 | Evergreen Natural Resources LLC | 2,504 | 0 | 52 | Pierre -Niobrara | Las Animas |
| 8 | Crestone Peak Resources Operating | 2,416 | 83 | 50 | Muddy J Sand | Weld |
| 9 | Laramie Energy | 2,260 | 22 | 45 | Mesaverde | Mesa |
| 10 | Simcoe LLC | 1,701 | 3 | 161 | Dakota | La Plata |
The 10 most-active oil and gas counties in Colorado. See the full county rankings →
| County | Total Wells | Permits 24mo | Spuds 90d | DUCs | Top Operator | Top Formation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weld | 46,536 | 1,018 | 17 | 2,789 | Noble Energy | Muddy J Sand |
| Garfield | 17,405 | 42 | 2 | 475 | Tep Rocky Mountain | Mesaverde |
| Rio Blanco | 7,521 | 69 | 6 | 311 | Scout Energy Management | Piceance Basin |
| Yuma | 6,239 | 0 | 0 | 1,115 | Own Resources Operating | Niobrara East |
| Washington | 5,806 | 7 | 0 | 4,467 | Padco | D Sand |
| La Plata | 5,330 | 28 | 0 | 512 | Simcoe LLC | Dakota |
| Adams | 5,131 | 116 | 0 | 1,843 | Pdc Energy | Muddy J Sand |
| Las Animas | 4,048 | 15 | 0 | 251 | Evergreen Natural Resources LLC | Pierre -Niobrara |
| Logan | 3,926 | 0 | 0 | 3,043 | British American Oil Production Company | D Sand |
| Morgan | 3,040 | 0 | 0 | 2,207 | Pcr Operating | D Sand |
The 10 most-active formations and plays in Colorado. See all active Colorado formations →
| Formation | Wells | Active Operators | Permits 24mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy J Sand | 52,469 | 1,352 | 239 |
| D Sand | 14,078 | 1,343 | 0 |
| Niobrara East | 6,708 | 229 | 0 |
| Piceance Basin | 4,400 | 394 | 118 |
| Pierre -Niobrara | 4,208 | 126 | 0 |
| Denver Basin | 3,658 | 334 | 1,036 |
| Las Animas Arch | 3,450 | 435 | 11 |
| Dakota | 2,350 | 92 | 0 |
| Mancos-Dakota | 2,118 | 155 | 0 |
| San Juan Basin | 1,825 | 248 | 32 |
| Permit Date | Well | API | County | Formation | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Skr 698-10bv-770 | 05045246140000 |
Garfield | Piceance Basin | Chevron |
| 2026-03-24 | Skr 698-10bv-755 | 05045246130000 |
Garfield | Piceance Basin | Chevron |
| 2026-01-21 | Mutual 0780 8-8h | 05057065710000 |
Jackson | Niobrara Fm | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC |
| 2026-01-21 | Mutual 0780 6-8h | 05057065700000 |
Jackson | Niobrara Fm | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC |
| 2026-01-21 | Mutual 0780 5-8h | 05057065680000 |
Jackson | Niobrara Fm | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC |
| 2025-11-21 | Allison Unit 614h | 05067100680000 |
La Plata | San Juan Basin | Hilcorp Energy Company |
| 2025-11-03 | Janet 0780 7s-4h9 | 05057066460000 |
Jackson | North Park Basin | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC |
| 2025-11-03 | Janet 0780 8s-4h9 | 05057066450000 |
Jackson | North Park Basin | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC |
| 2025-10-20 | Alcorn 0880 2-10 Swd | 05057066490000 |
Jackson | North Park Basin | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC |
| 2025-10-20 | Alcorn 0880 3-10d Swd | 05057066480000 |
Jackson | North Park Basin | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC |
| Spud Date | Days Ago | Well | Operator | County | Formation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | 16 | Chinook E26-680 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-05-29 | 16 | Skr 698-10bv-770 | Chevron | Garfield | Piceance Basin |
| 2026-05-15 | 30 | Skr 698-10bv-755 | Chevron | Garfield | Piceance Basin |
| 2026-05-15 | 30 | Critter Creek 14 11-63 14-35-1 | Bison Iv Operating LLC | Weld | Muddy J Sand |
| 2026-05-15 | 30 | Chinook E26-660 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-05-08 | 37 | Chinook E26-645 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-05-08 | 37 | Buckskin Le02-02u | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-05-01 | 44 | Chinook E26-635 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-04-24 | 51 | Rnpu Fed H28 197 28-197-10 | Qb Energy Operating LLC | Rio Blanco | Piceance Basin |
| 2026-04-24 | 51 | Buckskin Le02-22 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| First Prod | Days Producing | Well | Operator | County | Formation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | Pronghorn K-5 Fed 32n-20-01 | Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company | Weld | Muddy J Sand |
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | Coalson A4-675 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | Kelton Wgv 511-27-697 | Tep Rocky Mountain | Garfield | Piceance Basin |
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | Rainbow 9-20hzr | Kerrmcgee | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | Kelton Wgv 512-27-697 | Tep Rocky Mountain | Garfield | Piceance Basin |
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | Bona State 10c | Pdc Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | Little Lady 21 S Fed 11-64 21-10-3 | Bison Iv Operating LLC | Weld | Muddy J Sand |
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | T-Bone 22n-20-07 | Extraction Oil & Gas | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | Capitol 03n | Pdc Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-02-01 | 133 | T-Bone 22n-20-08 | Extraction Oil & Gas | Weld | Denver Basin |
| Spud Date | Days Waiting | Well | Operator | County | Formation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | 16 | Chinook E26-680 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-05-29 | 16 | Skr 698-10bv-770 | Chevron | Garfield | Piceance Basin |
| 2026-05-15 | 30 | Critter Creek 14 11-63 14-35-1 | Bison Iv Operating LLC | Weld | Muddy J Sand |
| 2026-05-15 | 30 | Chinook E26-660 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-05-15 | 30 | Skr 698-10bv-755 | Chevron | Garfield | Piceance Basin |
| 2026-05-08 | 37 | Buckskin Le02-02u | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-05-08 | 37 | Chinook E26-645 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-05-01 | 44 | Chinook E26-635 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
| 2026-04-24 | 51 | Rnpu Fed H28 197 28-197-10 | Qb Energy Operating LLC | Rio Blanco | Piceance Basin |
| 2026-04-24 | 51 | Chinook E28-670 | Noble Energy | Weld | Denver Basin |
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Refresh cadence: Monthly. Data current as of June 14, 2026.
What's tracked: Permits filed in the last 24 months, wells spudded in the last 90 days, wells with first production in the last 6 months, drilled-uncompleted (DUC) wells, top operators by total well count, top counties by activity, and active formations/plays.
Disclaimer: Data is provided as a public-service reference. Buckhead Energy is not affiliated with the operators listed unless explicitly stated.
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As of June 14, 2026, this dashboard tracks 100 active Colorado operators ranked by well count, led by Noble Energy, Kerrmcgee, Tep Rocky Mountain. See the Top Colorado Operators leaderboard for the full ranking.
About 16 Colorado drilling permits were filed in the trailing 24 months, per Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission records (as of June 14, 2026).
A DUC is a "drilled but uncompleted" well — drilled but not yet hydraulically fractured or put on production. As of June 14, 2026, Colorado had about 46 DUC wells in inventory. DUCs are a leading indicator of near-term completion and production activity.
Colorado activity centers on the DJ Basin (Wattenberg) on the northern Front Range and the Piceance Basin on the Western Slope, among roughly 24 active formations across 51 counties, aggregated from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission records.
It is refreshed monthly from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission well and permit records. The current data is as of June 14, 2026.
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State: Colorado
Operators: 100
Counties: 51
Formations: 24
Permits 24mo: 16
DUCs: 46
Data as of: June 14, 2026
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