Barnett 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: 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 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

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

156,159

Recorded Operators

10,392

Total Lateral

14,079 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the Barnett (Texas)

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

#	Operator	Wells in Barnett
1	Bkv Barnett LLC	4,282
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	1,115
9	Upp Operating LLC	1,102
10	Mitchell Energy	1,097

Primary Texas Counties for the Barnett

The Texas counties with the most Barnett activity:

Archer, Young, Jack, Shackelford, Wise

Recent Barnett Drilling Permits in Texas

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

About the Barnett Formation in Texas

The Barnett is a formation/play group recorded in Texas, with 156,159 wells on file across 10,392 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 95 drilling permits targeting the Barnett 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 Barnett formation in Texas?

156,159 wells target the Barnett in Texas, worked by 10,392 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: 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 Barnett in Texas?

By well count, the operators with the most Barnett wells on record 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. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. 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 Barnett formation right now?

Operators filed 95 drilling permits targeting the Barnett in the 24-month window at source refresh, per TX RRC records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. 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 Barnett in Texas?

Operators filed 95 new drilling permits targeting the Barnett in Texas in the 24-month window at source refresh. 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: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

What is the current Barnett activity in Texas?

Barnett activity in Texas includes 156,159 wells on record and 10,392 recorded operators, led by Bkv Barnett LLC, Eagleridge Operating, Tep Barnett, Bkv North Texas LLC and EOG Resources, with 95 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: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Which Texas counties have the most Barnett activity?

The primary counties recorded for Barnett in Texas are Archer, Young, Jack, Shackelford, Wise. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-17. 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 Barnett 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: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.