# Black Warrior Basin Formation in Mississippi: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Black Warrior Basin oil and gas activity in Mississippi: 620 wells across 167 operators, 12 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Black Warrior Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Black Warrior Basin formation in Mississippi has 620 wells on record across 167 active operators, with 12 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Gibraltar Energy Company, Total E And P, Monroe Gas Storage Company, Moon Hines Tigrett Op Company and Scorpion Oil & Gas. Compiled from Mississippi State Oil & Gas Board (MSOGB) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Black Warrior Basin Formation – Mississippi Oil & Gas Activity

Black Warrior Basin formation operator and drilling activity in Mississippi: 620 wells, 167 active operators, 12 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 620
- Active Operators: 167
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 12

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

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