Red Fork 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

4,554

Recorded Operators

372

Total Lateral

897 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the Red Fork (Oklahoma)

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

Primary Oklahoma Counties for the Red Fork

The Oklahoma counties with the most Red Fork activity:

Roger Mills, Custer, Beckham, Dewey, Washita

About the Red Fork Formation in Oklahoma

The Red Fork is a formation/play group recorded in Oklahoma, with 4,554 wells on file across 372 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 1 drilling permits targeting the Red Fork 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 Red Fork formation in Oklahoma?

4,554 wells target the Red Fork in Oklahoma, worked by 372 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 Red Fork in Oklahoma?

By well count, the operators with the most Red Fork wells on record 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. 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 Red Fork formation right now?

Operators filed 1 drilling permits targeting the Red Fork 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 Red Fork in Oklahoma?

Operators filed 1 new drilling permits targeting the Red Fork 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 Red Fork activity in Oklahoma?

Red Fork activity in Oklahoma includes 4,554 wells on record and 372 recorded operators, led by Diversified Production LLC, Presidio Petroleum, Unbridled Resources LLC, Teocalli Exploration LLC and Bcemach Iii LLC, with 1 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 Red Fork activity?

The primary counties recorded for Red Fork in Oklahoma are Roger Mills, Custer, Beckham, Dewey, Washita. 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 Red Fork 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.