1,812 wells across 73 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from ECMC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-12.
Quick answer: The Mesaverde_ formation in Colorado has 1,812 wells on record across 73 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-12). Its most active operators by well count are Simcoe LLC, Red Willow Production Company, Hilcorp Energy Company, Abundance Energy Services LLC and Logos Operating. Compiled from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Mesaverde_ formation in Colorado:
| # | Operator | Wells in Mesaverde_ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simcoe LLC | 452 |
| 2 | Red Willow Production Company | 442 |
| 3 | Hilcorp Energy Company | 197 |
| 4 | Abundance Energy Services LLC | 123 |
| 5 | Logos Operating | 115 |
| 6 | Bpx Operating Company | 74 |
| 7 | Morning Star Oil Company | 43 |
| 8 | High River Resources Operating LLC | 33 |
| 9 | Amoco Production Company | 28 |
| 10 | Pan American Petroleum | 25 |
The Colorado counties with the most Mesaverde_ activity:
La Plata, Archuleta
The Mesaverde_ is one of Colorado's active oil and gas plays, with 1,812 wells on file across 73 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde_ in the last 24 months — a measure of how active the play is right now versus its historical baseline.
For mineral owners with interests in La Plata, Archuleta, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Mesaverde_ footprint is a foundational valuation question. Active formations with consistent permit flow command premium pricing; legacy formations with steady but declining production are valued differently.
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1,812 wells target the Mesaverde_ in Colorado, worked by 73 active operators, per ECMC well-header records (as of 2026-08-12).
By well count, the most active Mesaverde_ operators in Colorado are Simcoe LLC, Red Willow Production Company, Hilcorp Energy Company, Abundance Energy Services LLC and Logos Operating. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde_ in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ECMC records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde_ in Colorado over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Mesaverde_ drilling, per ECMC records (as of 2026-08-12).
Mesaverde_ activity in Colorado currently spans 1,812 wells on record and 73 active operators, led by Simcoe LLC, Red Willow Production Company, Hilcorp Energy Company, Abundance Energy Services LLC and Logos Operating, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records (as of 2026-08-12).
The most active Mesaverde_ counties in Colorado are La Plata, Archuleta.
Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. Buckhead Energy checks your tract against current Mesaverde_ well and permit data and puts a free, no-obligation written offer in writing — this page is informational only, not a valuation.
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Formation: Mesaverde_
State: Colorado
Total wells: 1,812
Active operators: 73
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-12