156,159 wells across 10,392 active operators, with 93 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from TX RRC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-02.
Quick answer: The Barnett formation in Texas has 156,159 wells on record across 10,392 active operators, with 93 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-02). Its most active operators by well count are Bkv Barnett LLC, Eagleridge Operating, Tep Barnett, Bkv North Texas LLC and Eog Resources. Compiled from Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Barnett formation in Texas:
| # | Operator | Wells in Barnett |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bkv Barnett LLC | 4,283 |
| 2 | Eagleridge Operating | 3,917 |
| 3 | Tep Barnett | 2,727 |
| 4 | Bkv North Texas LLC | 2,085 |
| 5 | Eog Resources | 1,664 |
| 6 | Basa Resources | 1,390 |
| 7 | Chesapeake Energy | 1,284 |
| 8 | Bkv Barnett Ii, LLC | 1,116 |
| 9 | Upp Operating LLC | 1,102 |
| 10 | Mitchell Energy | 1,097 |
The Texas counties with the most Barnett activity:
Archer, Young, Jack, Shackelford, Wise
The most recent 2 drilling permits filed for Barnett wells in Texas:
| Permit Date | Well | API | County | Operator | Lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | Phoenix 1 | 4223740573 |
Jack | Black Belt Operating LLC | 103 |
| 2025-04-24 | Cowan-Mckinney 5l | 4200938932 |
Archer | Lmh Energy | 107 |
The Barnett is one of Texas's active oil and gas plays, with 156,159 wells on file across 10,392 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 93 drilling permits targeting the Barnett 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 Archer, Young, Jack, Shackelford, Wise, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Barnett 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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156,159 wells target the Barnett in Texas, worked by 10,392 active operators, per TX RRC well-header records (as of 2026-08-02).
By well count, the most active Barnett operators in Texas are Bkv Barnett LLC, Eagleridge Operating, Tep Barnett, Bkv North Texas LLC and Eog Resources. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 93 drilling permits targeting the Barnett in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per TX RRC records.
Operators filed 93 new drilling permits targeting the Barnett in Texas over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Barnett drilling, per TX RRC records (as of 2026-08-02).
Barnett activity in Texas currently spans 156,159 wells on record and 10,392 active operators, led by Bkv Barnett LLC, Eagleridge Operating, Tep Barnett, Bkv North Texas LLC and Eog Resources, with 93 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) well-header records (as of 2026-08-02).
The most active Barnett counties in Texas are Archer, Young, Jack, Shackelford, Wise.
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 Barnett 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: Barnett
State: Texas
Total wells: 156,159
Active operators: 10,392
Permits 24mo: 93
Last refresh: 2026-08-02