127 wells across 64 active operators, with 5 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 North Park Basin formation in Colorado has 127 wells on record across 64 active operators, with 5 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC, Burton/Hawks, Kamphausen Dan, Voyager Petroleums and Dakota Exploration. Compiled from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the North Park Basin formation in Colorado:
| # | Operator | Wells in North Park Basin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | 30 |
| 2 | Burton/Hawks | 14 |
| 3 | Kamphausen Dan | 6 |
| 4 | Voyager Petroleums | 6 |
| 5 | Dakota Exploration | 5 |
| 6 | Mack Petroleum | 3 |
| 7 | Colorado Pacific Petr | 2 |
| 8 | Burlington Northern | 2 |
| 9 | Sandridge Exploration & Production | 2 |
| 10 | Clayton Oil Company | 2 |
The Colorado counties with the most North Park Basin activity:
Jackson, Grand
The most recent 5 drilling permits filed for North Park Basin wells in Colorado:
| Permit Date | Well | API | County | Operator | Lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | Janet 0780 8s-4h9 | 05057066450000 |
Jackson | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | 13,536 |
| 2025-11-03 | Janet 0780 7s-4h9 | 05057066460000 |
Jackson | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | 13,478 |
| 2025-10-20 | Alcorn 0880 2-10 Swd | 05057066490000 |
Jackson | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | — |
| 2025-10-20 | Alcorn 0880 3-10d Swd | 05057066480000 |
Jackson | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | 240 |
| 2025-02-10 | Lupine 0880 1-32d Swd | 05057066470000 |
Jackson | Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC | — |
The North Park Basin is one of Colorado's active oil and gas plays, with 127 wells on file across 64 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 5 drilling permits targeting the North Park Basin 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, Grand, knowing whether your tract sits within an active North Park Basin 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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127 wells target the North Park Basin in Colorado, worked by 64 active operators, per ECMC well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active North Park Basin operators in Colorado are Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC, Burton/Hawks, Kamphausen Dan, Voyager Petroleums and Dakota Exploration. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 5 drilling permits targeting the North Park Basin in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ECMC records.
Operators filed 5 new drilling permits targeting the North Park Basin in Colorado over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active North Park Basin drilling, per ECMC records (as of 2026-08-23).
North Park Basin activity in Colorado currently spans 127 wells on record and 64 active operators, led by Fulcrum Energy Operating LLC, Burton/Hawks, Kamphausen Dan, Voyager Petroleums and Dakota Exploration, with 5 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 North Park Basin counties in Colorado are Jackson, Grand.
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 North Park Basin 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: North Park Basin
State: Colorado
Total wells: 127
Active operators: 64
Permits 24mo: 5
Last refresh: 2026-08-23
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