Quick answer — Who operates more wells, Diamondback Energy or Occidental Petroleum (Oxy)?
Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) operates more oil & gas wells — 56,161 vs 17,330. Both are Permian Basin operators. Figures are Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10).
| Metric | Diamondback Energy | Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) |
|---|---|---|
| Total wells operated | 17,330 | 56,161 |
| Wells that have produced | 14,263 | 34,236 |
| States with operated wells | 2 | 12 |
| Primary formation / basin | Permian Basin | Permian Basin |
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Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) operates more oil & gas wells — 56,161 vs 17,330. Based on Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10).
Diamondback Energy operates 17,330 wells (14,263 have produced) across 2 states.
Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) operates 56,161 wells (34,236 have produced) across 12 states.
Yes. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under wells operated by Diamondback Energy, Occidental Petroleum (Oxy), and other operators.
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Well counts are Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10); reflect wells where each company is the current operator of record. Informational only.
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