# Salina Basin Formation in Kansas: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Salina Basin oil and gas activity in Kansas: 1471 wells across 258 operators, 18 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Salina Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Salina Basin formation in Kansas has 1,471 wells on record across 258 active operators, with 18 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Natural Gas Pipeline Co. Of America, Bruce Oil Company, Casebeer, Northern Natural Gas Company and Shields Oil Producers. Compiled from Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

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

Salina Basin formation operator and drilling activity in Kansas: 1,471 wells, 258 active operators, 18 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 1471
- Active Operators: 258
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 18

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

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