# Cherokee Basin Formation in Kansas: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Cherokee Basin oil and gas activity in Kansas: 17486 wells across 974 operators, 545 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Cherokee Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Cherokee Basin formation in Kansas has 17,486 wells on record across 974 active operators, with 545 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Laymon Oil Ii, RJ Energy, Colt Energy, Trimble & Maclaskey Oil and Owens Petroleum. Compiled from Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

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

Cherokee Basin formation operator and drilling activity in Kansas: 17,486 wells, 974 active operators, 545 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 17486
- Active Operators: 974
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 545

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

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