# Austin Chalk Formation in Mississippi: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Austin Chalk oil and gas activity in Mississippi: 11461 wells across 1249 operators, 179 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Austin Chalk formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Austin Chalk formation in Mississippi has 11,461 wells on record across 1,249 active operators, with 179 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Denbury Onshore, Humble Oil And Refining Company, Callon Petroleum Company, Sun Oil Company and Black Jack Oil. Compiled from Mississippi State Oil & Gas Board (MSOGB) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Austin Chalk Formation – Mississippi Oil & Gas Activity

Austin Chalk formation operator and drilling activity in Mississippi: 11,461 wells, 1,249 active operators, 179 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 11461
- Active Operators: 1249
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 179

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

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