Cleveland Formation in Oklahoma: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026

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 Oklahoma Corporation Commission 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.

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.

Total Wells

498

Recorded Operators

Total Lateral

253 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the Cleveland (Oklahoma)

The operators with the most well counts targeting the Cleveland formation in Oklahoma:

#	Operator	Wells in Cleveland
1	Mewbourne Oil Company	92
2	Unbridled Resources LLC	88
3	Be Anadarko Ii LLC	58
4	Unit Petroleum Company	33
5	Diversified Production LLC	24
6	Jones Energy	22
7	Strat Land Exploration Company	12
8	Presidio Petroleum	12
9	Chesapeake Energy	9
10	Samson Resources Company	6

Primary Oklahoma Counties for the Cleveland

The Oklahoma counties with the most Cleveland activity:

Ellis, Beaver

About the Cleveland Formation in Oklahoma

The Cleveland is a formation/play group recorded in Oklahoma, with 498 wells on file across 91 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Cleveland 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 Cleveland formation in Oklahoma?

498 wells target the Cleveland in Oklahoma, worked by 91 recorded operators, per OCC 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 Cleveland in Oklahoma?

By well count, the operators with the most Cleveland wells on record in Oklahoma are Mewbourne Oil Company, Unbridled Resources LLC, Be Anadarko Ii LLC, Unit Petroleum Company and Diversified Production 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 Cleveland formation right now?

Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Cleveland in the 24-month window at source refresh, per OCC 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 Cleveland in Oklahoma?

Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Cleveland in Oklahoma in the 24-month window at source refresh. New permits and spuds record reported activity stages; they do not establish ongoing drilling, per OCC 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 Cleveland activity in Oklahoma?

Cleveland activity in Oklahoma includes 498 wells on record and 91 recorded operators, led by Mewbourne Oil Company, Unbridled Resources LLC, Be Anadarko Ii LLC, Unit Petroleum Company and Diversified Production LLC, with 0 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh — from Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) 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 Oklahoma counties have the most Cleveland activity?

The primary counties recorded for Cleveland in Oklahoma are Ellis, Beaver. 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 Cleveland 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.