52 wells across 33 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 San Luis Basin formation in Colorado has 52 wells on record across 33 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 Lexam Explorations, Waggonerbaldridge Oper, Carrwilliam F, Champlin Petroleum Company and Faith Energy Exploration. Compiled from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the San Luis Basin formation in Colorado:
| # | Operator | Wells in San Luis Basin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexam Explorations | 7 |
| 2 | Waggonerbaldridge Oper | 4 |
| 3 | Carrwilliam F | 2 |
| 4 | Champlin Petroleum Company | 2 |
| 5 | Faith Energy Exploration | 2 |
| 6 | Wolverine Exploration Company11/Ofb | 2 |
| 7 | Hunt N B | 2 |
| 8 | San Luis Valley Oil & Gas | 2 |
| 9 | Coda Energy | 2 |
| 10 | Tuckerorrin | 2 |
The Colorado counties with the most San Luis Basin activity:
Saguache, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos
The San Luis Basin is one of Colorado's active oil and gas plays, with 52 wells on file across 33 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the San Luis 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 Saguache, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, knowing whether your tract sits within an active San Luis 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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52 wells target the San Luis Basin in Colorado, worked by 33 active operators, per ECMC well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active San Luis Basin operators in Colorado are Lexam Explorations, Waggonerbaldridge Oper, Carrwilliam F, Champlin Petroleum Company and Faith Energy Exploration. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the San Luis Basin in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ECMC records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the San Luis Basin in Colorado over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active San Luis Basin drilling, per ECMC records (as of 2026-08-23).
San Luis Basin activity in Colorado currently spans 52 wells on record and 33 active operators, led by Lexam Explorations, Waggonerbaldridge Oper, Carrwilliam F, Champlin Petroleum Company and Faith Energy Exploration, 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 San Luis Basin counties in Colorado are Saguache, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos.
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 San Luis 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: San Luis Basin
State: Colorado
Total wells: 52
Active operators: 33
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-23
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