784 wells across 140 active operators, with 4 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from ECMC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-23.
Quick answer: The Niobrara Fm formation in Colorado has 784 wells on record across 140 active operators, with 4 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are K P Kauffman Company, Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC, Conocophillips Company, Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company and Nielson & Associates. Compiled from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Niobrara Fm formation in Colorado:
| # | Operator | Wells in Niobrara Fm |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K P Kauffman Company | 121 |
| 2 | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | 114 |
| 3 | Conocophillips Company | 57 |
| 4 | Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company | 42 |
| 5 | Nielson & Associates | 39 |
| 6 | North Park Energy | 30 |
| 7 | Continental Oil Company | 25 |
| 8 | Cm Production | 21 |
| 9 | Sandridge Exploration & Production | 21 |
| 10 | Noffsinger Manufacturing Company | 20 |
The Colorado counties with the most Niobrara Fm activity:
Jackson
The most recent 3 drilling permits filed for Niobrara Fm wells in Colorado:
| Permit Date | Well | API | County | Operator | Lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Mutual 0780 6-8h | 05057065700000 |
Jackson | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | 5,186 |
| 2026-01-21 | Mutual 0780 8-8h | 05057065710000 |
Jackson | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | 4,892 |
| 2026-01-21 | Mutual 0780 5-8h | 05057065680000 |
Jackson | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | 5,101 |
The Niobrara Fm is one of Colorado's active oil and gas plays, with 784 wells on file across 140 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 4 drilling permits targeting the Niobrara Fm 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 Jackson, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Niobrara Fm 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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784 wells target the Niobrara Fm in Colorado, worked by 140 active operators, per ECMC well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active Niobrara Fm operators in Colorado are K P Kauffman Company, Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC, Conocophillips Company, Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company and Nielson & Associates. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 4 drilling permits targeting the Niobrara Fm in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ECMC records.
Operators filed 4 new drilling permits targeting the Niobrara Fm in Colorado over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Niobrara Fm drilling, per ECMC records (as of 2026-08-23).
Niobrara Fm activity in Colorado currently spans 784 wells on record and 140 active operators, led by K P Kauffman Company, Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC, Conocophillips Company, Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company and Nielson & Associates, with 4 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
The most active Niobrara Fm counties in Colorado are Jackson.
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 Niobrara Fm 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: Niobrara Fm
State: Colorado
Total wells: 784
Active operators: 140
Permits 24mo: 4
Last refresh: 2026-08-23