1,223 wells across 170 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from ECMC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-08.
Quick answer: The Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis formation in Colorado has 1,223 wells on record across 170 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-08). Its most active operators by well count are Wexpro Company, Hilcorp Energy Company, Southwestern Energy Production Company, EOG Resources and Argali Exploration Company. Compiled from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis formation in Colorado:
| # | Operator | Wells in Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wexpro Company | 291 |
| 2 | Hilcorp Energy Company | 90 |
| 3 | Southwestern Energy Production Company | 54 |
| 4 | Eog Resources | 40 |
| 5 | Argali Exploration Company | 40 |
| 6 | Questar Exploration & Production Company | 38 |
| 7 | Antler Energy | 37 |
| 8 | Western Gas Resources | 37 |
| 9 | North Shore Exploration & Production | 32 |
| 10 | Wolverine Resources LLC | 28 |
The Colorado counties with the most Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis activity:
Moffat
The Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis is one of Colorado's active oil and gas plays, with 1,223 wells on file across 170 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis 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 Moffat, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis 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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1,223 wells target the Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis in Colorado, worked by 170 active operators, per ECMC well-header records (as of 2026-08-08).
By well count, the most active Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis operators in Colorado are Wexpro Company, Hilcorp Energy Company, Southwestern Energy Production Company, EOG Resources and Argali Exploration Company. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ECMC records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis in Colorado over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis drilling, per ECMC records (as of 2026-08-08).
Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis activity in Colorado currently spans 1,223 wells on record and 170 active operators, led by Wexpro Company, Hilcorp Energy Company, Southwestern Energy Production Company, EOG Resources and Argali Exploration Company, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records (as of 2026-08-08).
The most active Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis counties in Colorado are Moffat.
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Formation: Mesaverde-Lance-Lewis
State: Colorado
Total wells: 1,223
Active operators: 170
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-08
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