29 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 South Park Basin formation in Colorado has 29 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 Shell Oil Company, Ep Energy E And P Company, South Park Oil & Gas, Wapiti Operating and Geary William J. Compiled from Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the South Park Basin formation in Colorado:
| # | Operator | Wells in South Park Basin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shell Oil Company | 6 |
| 2 | Ep Energy E And P Company | 5 |
| 3 | South Park Oil & Gas | 4 |
| 4 | Wapiti Operating | 2 |
| 5 | Geary William J | 2 |
| 6 | Mcdannald Oil Company | 2 |
| 7 | Kramerhuff Drilling | 2 |
| 8 | Amoco Production Company | 2 |
| 9 | Jonah Energy | 1 |
| 10 | Burton/Hawks | 1 |
The Colorado counties with the most South Park Basin activity:
Park
The South Park Basin is one of Colorado's active oil and gas plays, with 29 wells on file across 12 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the South 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 Park, knowing whether your tract sits within an active South 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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29 wells target the South Park Basin in Colorado, worked by 12 active operators, per ECMC well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active South Park Basin operators in Colorado are Shell Oil Company, Ep Energy E And P Company, South Park Oil & Gas, Wapiti Operating and Geary William J. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the South Park Basin in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per ECMC records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the South Park Basin in Colorado over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active South Park Basin drilling, per ECMC records (as of 2026-08-23).
South Park Basin activity in Colorado currently spans 29 wells on record and 12 active operators, led by Shell Oil Company, Ep Energy E And P Company, South Park Oil & Gas, Wapiti Operating and Geary William J, 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 South Park Basin counties in Colorado are Park.
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 South 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: South Park Basin
State: Colorado
Total wells: 29
Active operators: 12
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-23
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