# Thirty-one Carbonate-Chert Formation in New Mexico: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Thirty-one Carbonate-Chert oil and gas activity in New Mexico: 491 wells across 47 operators, 9 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Thirty-one Carbonate-Chert formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Thirty-One Carbonate-Chert formation in New Mexico has 491 wells on record across 47 active operators, with 9 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Scout Energy Management, Ram Energy, Texaco Exploration And Production, Lh Operating LLC and Sirgo Operating. Compiled from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Thirty-One Carbonate-Chert Formation – New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity

Thirty-One Carbonate-Chert formation operator and drilling activity in New Mexico: 491 wells, 47 active operators, 9 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 491
- Active Operators: 47
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 9

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

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