2,029 wells across 81 active operators, with 94 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from NMOCD well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-09.
Quick answer: The Abo-Pecos Slope formation in New Mexico has 2,029 wells on record across 81 active operators, with 94 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-09). Its most active operators by well count are EOG Resources, Iacx Production LLC, Solis Partners LLC, Desert Mountain Energy Corp. and McKay Oil. Compiled from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Abo-Pecos Slope formation in New Mexico:
| # | Operator | Wells in Abo-Pecos Slope |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eog Resources | 446 |
| 2 | Iacx Production LLC | 401 |
| 3 | Solis Partners LLC | 400 |
| 4 | Desert Mountain Energy CORP | 170 |
| 5 | Mckay Oil | 68 |
| 6 | Slayton Resources | 62 |
| 7 | Hanson Operating | 54 |
| 8 | M E W Enterprise | 50 |
| 9 | Llj Ventures LLC Dba Marker Oil & Gas | 36 |
| 10 | Grizzly Operating | 32 |
The New Mexico counties with the most Abo-Pecos Slope activity:
Chaves, Eddy
The Abo-Pecos Slope is one of New Mexico's active oil and gas plays, with 2,029 wells on file across 81 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 94 drilling permits targeting the Abo-Pecos Slope 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 Chaves, Eddy, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Abo-Pecos Slope 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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2,029 wells target the Abo-Pecos Slope in New Mexico, worked by 81 active operators, per NMOCD well-header records (as of 2026-08-09).
By well count, the most active Abo-Pecos Slope operators in New Mexico are EOG Resources, Iacx Production LLC, Solis Partners LLC, Desert Mountain Energy Corp. and McKay Oil. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 94 drilling permits targeting the Abo-Pecos Slope in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per NMOCD records.
Operators filed 94 new drilling permits targeting the Abo-Pecos Slope in New Mexico over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Abo-Pecos Slope drilling, per NMOCD records (as of 2026-08-09).
Abo-Pecos Slope activity in New Mexico currently spans 2,029 wells on record and 81 active operators, led by EOG Resources, Iacx Production LLC, Solis Partners LLC, Desert Mountain Energy Corp. and McKay Oil, with 94 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records (as of 2026-08-09).
The most active Abo-Pecos Slope counties in New Mexico are Chaves, Eddy.
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 Abo-Pecos Slope 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: Abo-Pecos Slope
State: New Mexico
Total wells: 2,029
Active operators: 81
Permits 24mo: 94
Last refresh: 2026-08-09
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