# Oklahoma First-Production Activity
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> Oklahoma first-production activity by month, with the counties recording the most wells reaching first production in the last 12 months.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/first-production-activity-oklahoma
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-10-02 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: Oklahoma recorded at least 195 wells reaching first production in the 12 months through Sep 2026, by Buckhead Energy’s count of published monthly figures; Roger Mills County had the most (41). Months with fewer than 3 wells are withheld, so totals are floors. Figures for the most recent months may change as records are updated.

## Frequently Asked Questions
**How many Oklahoma wells reached first production in the last 12 months?**
At least 195 in the 12 months through Sep 2026. The figure adds the published monthly counts; months with fewer than 3 wells are withheld, so it is a floor. Figures for the most recent months may change as records are updated.

**Which Oklahoma counties have the most new first-production wells?**
By wells reaching first production in the last 12 months: Roger Mills County (41), Grady County (31), Custer County (30).

**Does first production mean royalties are being paid?**
No. A first-production date records that a well reported production. Payment depends on the unit, the division order and the operator’s payment timing, which these counts do not show.

## Dataset
**Name:** Oklahoma First-Production Activity

Oklahoma first-production activity by month, with the counties recording the most wells reaching first production in the last 12 months.

**Variables measured:**
- Monthly first-production wells
- First production by county (12 months)

## Page Outline
- Oklahoma First-Production Activity
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Oklahoma first production by month
  - Top Oklahoma counties by first-production wells (last 12 months)
  - How these figures are computed
  - Own Mineral Rights in Oklahoma?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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