26 wells across 16 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from BOGC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-23.
Quick answer: The Cody formation in Montana has 26 wells on record across 16 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Bill Barrett, Amoco Production Company, Flank Oil, California Company and Liberty Oil & Gas. Compiled from Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Cody formation in Montana:
| # | Operator | Wells in Cody |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Barrett | 8 |
| 2 | Amoco Production Company | 3 |
| 3 | Flank Oil | 2 |
| 4 | California Company | 1 |
| 5 | Liberty Oil & Gas | 1 |
| 6 | Swabodadavis | 1 |
| 7 | Pan American Petroleum | 1 |
| 8 | Midnorthern Oil Company | 1 |
| 9 | Potter Basin O&G | 1 |
| 10 | Harper Oil Company Buckhorn Petroleum | 1 |
The Montana counties with the most Cody activity:
Park, Meagher, Broadwater, Gallatin
The Cody is one of Montana's active oil and gas plays, with 26 wells on file across 16 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Cody in the last 24 months — a measure of how active the play is right now versus its historical baseline.
For mineral owners with interests in Park, Meagher, Broadwater, Gallatin, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Cody footprint is a foundational valuation question. Active formations with consistent permit flow command premium pricing; legacy formations with steady but declining production are valued differently.
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26 wells target the Cody in Montana, worked by 16 active operators, per BOGC well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active Cody operators in Montana are Bill Barrett, Amoco Production Company, Flank Oil, California Company and Liberty Oil & Gas. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Cody in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per BOGC records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Cody in Montana over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Cody drilling, per BOGC records (as of 2026-08-23).
Cody activity in Montana currently spans 26 wells on record and 16 active operators, led by Bill Barrett, Amoco Production Company, Flank Oil, California Company and Liberty Oil & Gas, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
The most active Cody counties in Montana are Park, Meagher, Broadwater, Gallatin.
Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. Buckhead Energy checks your tract against current Cody well and permit data and puts a free, no-obligation written offer in writing — this page is informational only, not a valuation.
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Formation: Cody
State: Montana
Total wells: 26
Active operators: 16
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-23