4,554 wells across 372 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from OCC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-02.
Quick answer: The Red Fork formation in Oklahoma has 4,554 wells on record across 372 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-02). Its most active operators by well count are Diversified Production LLC, Presidio Petroleum, Unbridled Resources LLC, Teocalli Exploration LLC and Bcemach Iii LLC. Compiled from Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Red Fork formation in Oklahoma:
| # | Operator | Wells in Red Fork |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diversified Production LLC | 520 |
| 2 | Presidio Petroleum | 452 |
| 3 | Unbridled Resources LLC | 216 |
| 4 | Teocalli Exploration LLC | 213 |
| 5 | Bcemach Iii LLC | 179 |
| 6 | Apache | 167 |
| 7 | Chesapeake Energy | 157 |
| 8 | Mustang Fuel | 146 |
| 9 | Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company | 102 |
| 10 | Mewbourne Oil Company | 101 |
The Oklahoma counties with the most Red Fork activity:
Roger Mills, Custer, Beckham, Dewey, Washita
The Red Fork is one of Oklahoma's active oil and gas plays, with 4,554 wells on file across 372 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Red Fork in the last 24 months — a measure of how active the play is right now versus its historical baseline.
For mineral owners with interests in Roger Mills, Custer, Beckham, Dewey, Washita, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Red Fork footprint is a foundational valuation question. Active formations with consistent permit flow command premium pricing; legacy formations with steady but declining production are valued differently.
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4,554 wells target the Red Fork in Oklahoma, worked by 372 active operators, per OCC well-header records (as of 2026-08-02).
By well count, the most active Red Fork operators in Oklahoma are Diversified Production LLC, Presidio Petroleum, Unbridled Resources LLC, Teocalli Exploration LLC and Bcemach Iii LLC. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Red Fork in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per OCC records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Red Fork in Oklahoma over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Red Fork drilling, per OCC records (as of 2026-08-02).
Red Fork activity in Oklahoma currently spans 4,554 wells on record and 372 active operators, led by Diversified Production LLC, Presidio Petroleum, Unbridled Resources LLC, Teocalli Exploration LLC and Bcemach Iii LLC, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) well-header records (as of 2026-08-02).
The most active Red Fork counties in Oklahoma are Roger Mills, Custer, Beckham, Dewey, Washita.
Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. Buckhead Energy checks your tract against current Red Fork well and permit data and puts a free, no-obligation written offer in writing — this page is informational only, not a valuation.
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Formation: Red Fork
State: Oklahoma
Total wells: 4,554
Active operators: 372
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-02