# NW Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate Formation in New Mexico: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> NW Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate oil and gas activity in New Mexico: 13493 wells across 415 operators, 153 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the NW Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate formation. Refreshed monthly.

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**Generated:** 2026-08-25 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The Nw Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate formation in New Mexico has 13,493 wells on record across 415 active operators, with 153 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Sep Legacy LLC, EOG Resources, Maverick Permian LLC, Spur Energy Partners LLC and Conocophillips Company. Compiled from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Nw Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate Formation – New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity

Nw Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate formation operator and drilling activity in New Mexico: 13,493 wells, 415 active operators, 153 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 13493
- Active Operators: 415
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 153

## Page Outline
- Nw Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate Formation in New Mexico
  - Top Operators in the Nw Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate (New Mexico)
  - Primary New Mexico Counties for the Nw Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate
  - About the Nw Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate Formation in New Mexico
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Nw Shelf Perm-Penn Carbonate Mineral Rights in New Mexico?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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