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Grayburg Formation in New Mexico

875 wells across 54 recorded operators, with 14 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh.

Daily refresh scheduled from NMOCD well-header records. Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16.

Formation data coverage

Formation summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. This formation/play summary uses recorded well and operator counts and permit dates in the preceding 24 months at summary refresh. Operator counts do not verify current operations. Summary counts and the separately refreshed permit and DUC lists may have different coverage. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. At most 50 displayed permit records match the formation name, ordered by permit date. This operator-linked list can differ from the summary permit count; a permit is not proof of drilling or production. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. At most 30 displayed records match the formation name, ordered by spud date. A spud date with no reported first production is a DUC proxy, not verified completion status. Elapsed days are computed at source refresh. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count.

Formation summary source

Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. This formation/play summary uses recorded well and operator counts and permit dates in the preceding 24 months at summary refresh. Operator counts do not verify current operations. Summary counts and the separately refreshed permit and DUC lists may have different coverage. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count.

Compiled from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division records through a commercial well-data aggregator. Scheduled refreshes do not guarantee that new regulator filings are available. Use the source records to check a specific well.

Permit-list source

No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. At most 50 displayed permit records match the formation name, ordered by permit date. This operator-linked list can differ from the summary permit count; a permit is not proof of drilling or production. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count.

Compiled from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division records through a commercial well-data aggregator. Scheduled refreshes do not guarantee that new regulator filings are available. Use the source records to check a specific well.

DUC-list source

No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. At most 30 displayed records match the formation name, ordered by spud date. A spud date with no reported first production is a DUC proxy, not verified completion status. Elapsed days are computed at source refresh. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count.

Compiled from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division records through a commercial well-data aggregator. Scheduled refreshes do not guarantee that new regulator filings are available. Use the source records to check a specific well.

Quick answer: The Grayburg formation in New Mexico has 875 wells on record across 54 recorded operators, with 14 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh. Its operators with the most wells on record are Oxy, Maverick Permian LLC, Hilcorp Energy Company, Morning Star Oil Company and Empire New Mexico LLC. Compiled from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Total Wells
875
Recorded Operators
54
Total Lateral
13 miles
Permits (24mo)
14

Top Operators in the Grayburg (New Mexico)

The operators with the most well counts targeting the Grayburg formation in New Mexico:

#OperatorWells in Grayburg
1 Oxy 554
2 Maverick Permian LLC 61
3 Hilcorp Energy Company 31
4 Morning Star Oil Company 31
5 Empire New Mexico LLC 29
6 Apache 28
7 Southwest Royalties 21
8 Rover Operating 15
9 Conocophillips Company 13
10 Chevron 12

Primary New Mexico Counties for the Grayburg

The New Mexico counties with the most Grayburg activity:

Lea, Eddy, Chaves

About the Grayburg Formation in New Mexico

The Grayburg is a formation/play group recorded in New Mexico, with 875 wells on file across 54 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 14 drilling permits targeting the Grayburg in the 24-month window at summary refresh. These are stored records, not a live measure of drilling.

Recorded formation activity provides regional context. It does not establish ownership, future production, royalty payments or a value for an individual tract. Consult qualified professionals about your specific interest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wells target the Grayburg formation in New Mexico?

875 wells target the Grayburg in New Mexico, worked by 54 recorded operators, per NMOCD well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Who are the top operators in the Grayburg in New Mexico?

By well count, the operators with the most Grayburg wells on record in New Mexico are Oxy, Maverick Permian LLC, Hilcorp Energy Company, Morning Star Oil Company and Empire New Mexico LLC. The full ranking is in the table on this page. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

How active is the Grayburg formation right now?

Operators filed 14 drilling permits targeting the Grayburg in the 24-month window at source refresh, per NMOCD records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Is there active drilling in the Grayburg in New Mexico?

Operators filed 14 new drilling permits targeting the Grayburg in New Mexico in the 24-month window at source refresh. New permits and spuds record reported activity stages; they do not establish ongoing drilling, per NMOCD records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

What is the current Grayburg activity in New Mexico?

Grayburg activity in New Mexico includes 875 wells on record and 54 recorded operators, led by Oxy, Maverick Permian LLC, Hilcorp Energy Company, Morning Star Oil Company and Empire New Mexico LLC, with 14 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh — from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Which New Mexico counties have the most Grayburg activity?

The primary counties recorded for Grayburg in New Mexico are Lea, Eddy, Chaves. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

How do I find out what my Grayburg mineral rights are worth?

Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. This page is informational only, not a valuation. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

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Quick Stats

Formation: Grayburg

State: New Mexico

Total wells: 875

Recorded operators: 54

Permits 24mo: 14

Last refresh: 2026-09-16

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