35 wells across 12 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from ECMC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-23.
Quick answer: The Pictured Clliffs formation in Colorado has 35 wells on record across 12 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Red Willow Production Company, Hilcorp Energy Company, Conocophillips Company, Chevron and Sg Interests I. Compiled from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Pictured Clliffs formation in Colorado:
| # | Operator | Wells in Pictured Clliffs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Willow Production Company | 14 |
| 2 | Hilcorp Energy Company | 7 |
| 3 | Conocophillips Company | 3 |
| 4 | Chevron | 2 |
| 5 | Sg Interests I | 2 |
| 6 | Epic Energy | 1 |
| 7 | Palo Petroleum | 1 |
| 8 | Arco Oil & Gas Company | 1 |
| 9 | Murchison Trusts | 1 |
| 10 | Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company | 1 |
The Colorado counties with the most Pictured Clliffs activity:
La Plata
The Pictured Clliffs is one of Colorado's active oil and gas plays, with 35 wells on file across 12 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Pictured Clliffs 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, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Pictured Clliffs 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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35 wells target the Pictured Clliffs in Colorado, worked by 12 active operators, per ECMC well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active Pictured Clliffs operators in Colorado are Red Willow Production Company, Hilcorp Energy Company, Conocophillips Company, Chevron and Sg Interests I. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Pictured Clliffs in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ECMC records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Pictured Clliffs in Colorado over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Pictured Clliffs drilling, per ECMC records (as of 2026-08-23).
Pictured Clliffs activity in Colorado currently spans 35 wells on record and 12 active operators, led by Red Willow Production Company, Hilcorp Energy Company, Conocophillips Company, Chevron and Sg Interests I, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
The most active Pictured Clliffs counties in Colorado are La Plata.
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 Pictured Clliffs 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: Pictured Clliffs
State: Colorado
Total wells: 35
Active operators: 12
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-23
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