# Anadarko Basin Formation in Kansas: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Anadarko Basin oil and gas activity in Kansas: 52841 wells across 1772 operators, 315 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Anadarko Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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**Generated:** 2026-08-24 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The Anadarko Basin formation in Kansas has 52,841 wells on record across 1,772 active operators, with 315 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Eiger Operating Company, LLC, Scout Energy Management, American Warrior, Anadarko Petroleum and Oxy. Compiled from Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Anadarko Basin Formation – Kansas Oil & Gas Activity

Anadarko Basin formation operator and drilling activity in Kansas: 52,841 wells, 1,772 active operators, 315 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 52841
- Active Operators: 1772
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 315

## Page Outline
- Anadarko Basin Formation in Kansas
  - Top Operators in the Anadarko Basin (Kansas)
  - Primary Kansas Counties for the Anadarko Basin
  - Recent Anadarko Basin Drilling Permits in Kansas
  - Anadarko Basin DUCs (Drilled, Uncompleted Wells) in Kansas
  - About the Anadarko Basin Formation in Kansas
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Anadarko Basin Mineral Rights in Kansas?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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