Quick answer — Who operates more wells, ExxonMobil or Occidental Petroleum (Oxy)?
Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) operates more oil & gas wells — 56,161 vs 38,071. Both are Permian Basin majors. Figures are Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10).
| Metric | ExxonMobil | Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) |
|---|---|---|
| Total wells operated | 38,071 | 56,161 |
| Wells that have produced | 15,550 | 34,236 |
| States with operated wells | 17 | 12 |
| Primary formation / basin | Gulf Coast Basin (LA - TX) | Permian Basin |
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Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) operates more oil & gas wells — 56,161 vs 38,071. Based on Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-10).
ExxonMobil operates 38,071 wells (15,550 have produced) across 17 states.
Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) operates 56,161 wells (34,236 have produced) across 12 states.
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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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