Anadarko Basin Formation in Texas: 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: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. 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: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. 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 Texas Railroad 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

Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. 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

Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. 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

12,680

Recorded Operators

867

Total Lateral

729 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the Anadarko Basin (Texas)

The operators with the most well counts targeting the Anadarko Basin formation in Texas:

#	Operator	Wells in Anadarko Basin
1	Burk Royalty	2,381
2	Pantera Energy Company	894
3	Snw Operating Company	709
4	Large Operating LLC	397
5	High River Resources Operating LLC	388
6	J W Resources	340
7	Phillips Petroleum Company	331
8	Conocophillips Company	223
9	Mewbourne Oil Company	196
10	D10 Energy LLC	183

Primary Texas Counties for the Anadarko Basin

The Texas counties with the most Anadarko Basin activity:

Moore, Potter, Sherman, Hutchinson, Hansford

Recent Anadarko Basin Drilling Permits in Texas

The most recent 9 drilling permits filed for Anadarko Basin wells in Texas:

Permit Date	Well	API	County	Operator	Lateral (ft)
2026-07-01	Nix 73/74 A W001dm	`4221135680`	Hemphill	Mewbourne Oil Company	9,943
2026-07-01	Nix 72/71 A W001md	`4221135679`	Hemphill	Mewbourne Oil Company	10,372
2026-05-27	Courson Harbaugh 142/147 A C001jo	`4235733779`	Ochiltree	Mewbourne Oil Company	7,324
2026-05-20	Superman 38/39 A C001nc	`4221135684`	Hemphill	Mewbourne Oil Company	10,056
2026-05-18	Kelln 205 C002ap	`4229534428`	Lipscomb	Mewbourne Oil Company	4,872
2026-03-31	Dickenson '307' C002ap	`4235733777`	Ochiltree	Mewbourne Oil Company	4,653
2026-03-09	Davis 146 C002md	`4235733776`	Ochiltree	Mewbourne Oil Company	4,673
2026-02-26	Uwe 10/9 A C001cm	`4221135681`	Hemphill	Mewbourne Oil Company	8,923
2026-02-26	Jones 11/16 A C001nc	`4221135682`	Hemphill	Mewbourne Oil Company	8,977

Anadarko Basin DUCs (Drilled, Uncompleted Wells) in Texas

Wells targeting the Anadarko Basin that have been spudded but are waiting on completion — near-term production upside:

Spud Date	Days Since Spud	Well	Operator	County	Lateral (ft)
2026-07-10	67	Arlene 2629h	Duncan Oil Properties	Lipscomb	4,969
2026-07-03	74	Kelln 205 C002ap	Mewbourne Oil Company	Lipscomb	4,872
2026-06-26	81	Thurman 23 1h	King Operating	Ochiltree	5,408
2026-06-08	99	Masterson Estate 107	Beren	Moore	—
2026-06-04	103	Masterson G 7612	Berexco	Moore	233
2026-05-15	123	Superman 38/39 A C001nc	Mewbourne Oil Company	Hemphill	10,056
2026-05-08	130	Uwe 10/9 A C001cm	Mewbourne Oil Company	Hemphill	8,923
2026-04-17	151	Threemile Creek 8805 1h	Sanguine Gas Exploration	Hemphill	11,433
2026-03-27	172	Dickenson '307' C002ap	Mewbourne Oil Company	Ochiltree	4,653
2026-03-13	186	Jones 11/16 A C001nc	Mewbourne Oil Company	Hemphill	8,977
2026-02-05	222	Nix 72/71 A W001md	Mewbourne Oil Company	Hemphill	10,372

About the Anadarko Basin Formation in Texas

The Anadarko Basin is a formation/play group recorded in Texas, with 12,680 wells on file across 867 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 90 drilling permits targeting the Anadarko Basin 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 Anadarko Basin formation in Texas?

12,680 wells target the Anadarko Basin in Texas, worked by 867 recorded operators, per TX RRC well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. DUC list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Who are the top operators in the Anadarko Basin in Texas?

By well count, the operators with the most Anadarko Basin wells on record in Texas are Burk Royalty, Pantera Energy Company, Snw Operating Company, Large Operating LLC and High River Resources Operating LLC. The full ranking is in the table on this page. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. DUC list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

How active is the Anadarko Basin formation right now?

Operators filed 90 drilling permits targeting the Anadarko Basin in the 24-month window at source refresh, alongside 11 records in the displayed DUC list, per TX RRC records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. DUC list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Is there active drilling in the Anadarko Basin in Texas?

Operators filed 90 new drilling permits targeting the Anadarko Basin in Texas in the 24-month window at source refresh, with 11 records in the displayed DUC list. New permits and spuds record reported activity stages; they do not establish ongoing drilling, per TX RRC records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. DUC list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

What is the current Anadarko Basin activity in Texas?

Anadarko Basin activity in Texas includes 12,680 wells on record and 867 recorded operators, led by Burk Royalty, Pantera Energy Company, Snw Operating Company, Large Operating LLC and High River Resources Operating LLC, with 90 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh — from Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. DUC list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Which Texas counties have the most Anadarko Basin activity?

The primary counties recorded for Anadarko Basin in Texas are Moore, Potter, Sherman, Hutchinson, Hansford. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. DUC list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

How do I find out what my Anadarko Basin 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: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. DUC list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.