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San Andres Formation in New Mexico

1,276 wells across 157 recorded operators, with 31 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 San Andres formation in New Mexico has 1,276 wells on record across 157 recorded operators, with 31 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh. Its operators with the most wells on record are Cano Petro Of New Mexico, Ridgeway Arizona Oil, Canyon E & P Company, Eor Operating Company and Dwight A Tipton. 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
1,276
Recorded Operators
157
Total Lateral
99 miles
Permits (24mo)
31

Top Operators in the San Andres (New Mexico)

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

#OperatorWells in San Andres
1 Cano Petro Of New Mexico 211
2 Ridgeway Arizona Oil 193
3 Canyon E & P Company 84
4 Eor Operating Company 64
5 Dwight A Tipton 49
6 Kratos Operating LLC 44
7 Mack Energy 44
8 Blue Sky NM 42
9 Petrolia Energy 38
10 Quatro Osos E And P 37

Primary New Mexico Counties for the San Andres

The New Mexico counties with the most San Andres activity:

Chaves, Roosevelt, Lea, Eddy

About the San Andres Formation in New Mexico

The San Andres is a formation/play group recorded in New Mexico, with 1,276 wells on file across 157 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 31 drilling permits targeting the San Andres 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 San Andres formation in New Mexico?

1,276 wells target the San Andres in New Mexico, worked by 157 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 San Andres in New Mexico?

By well count, the operators with the most San Andres wells on record in New Mexico are Cano Petro Of New Mexico, Ridgeway Arizona Oil, Canyon E & P Company, Eor Operating Company and Dwight A Tipton. 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 San Andres formation right now?

Operators filed 31 drilling permits targeting the San Andres 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 San Andres in New Mexico?

Operators filed 31 new drilling permits targeting the San Andres 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 San Andres activity in New Mexico?

San Andres activity in New Mexico includes 1,276 wells on record and 157 recorded operators, led by Cano Petro Of New Mexico, Ridgeway Arizona Oil, Canyon E & P Company, Eor Operating Company and Dwight A Tipton, with 31 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 San Andres activity?

The primary counties recorded for San Andres in New Mexico are Chaves, Roosevelt, Lea, Eddy. 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 San Andres 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: San Andres

State: New Mexico

Total wells: 1,276

Recorded operators: 157

Permits 24mo: 31

Last refresh: 2026-09-16

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