Quick answer — Who operates more wells, EOG Resources or Occidental Petroleum (Oxy)?
Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) operates more oil & gas wells — 56,161 vs 36,845. Both are Permian Basin operators. Figures are Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10).
| Metric | EOG Resources | Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) |
|---|---|---|
| Total wells operated | 36,845 | 56,161 |
| Wells that have produced | 15,651 | 34,236 |
| States with operated wells | 9 | 12 |
| Primary formation / basin | Niobrara- Mowry | Permian Basin |
EOG Resources operator profile → Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) operator profile →
Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) operates more oil & gas wells — 56,161 vs 36,845. Based on Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10).
EOG Resources operates 36,845 wells (15,651 have produced) across 9 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 EOG Resources, 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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