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Bend Arch Formation in Texas

3,479 wells across 865 recorded operators, with 236 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh.

Daily refresh scheduled from TX RRC well-header records. Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quick answer: The Bend Arch formation in Texas has 3,479 wells on record across 865 recorded operators, with 236 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh. Its operators with the most wells on record are Rigged Up, LLC, Waggoner Operating,LLC, Apex Resources, Stasney Well Service and Stephens & Johnson Operating Company. Compiled 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.

Total Wells
3,479
Recorded Operators
865
Total Lateral
50 miles
Permits (24mo)
236

Top Operators in the Bend Arch (Texas)

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

#OperatorWells in Bend Arch
1 Rigged Up, LLC 202
2 Waggoner Operating,LLC 95
3 Apex Resources 72
4 Stasney Well Service 69
5 Stephens & Johnson Operating Company 48
6 Texian Operating Company LLC 46
7 Basa Resources 44
8 Wt Waggoner Estate 43
9 Scott Operating 41
10 Schkade Production Company 41

Primary Texas Counties for the Bend Arch

The Texas counties with the most Bend Arch activity:

Shackelford, Archer, Baylor, Young, Stephens

Recent Bend Arch Drilling Permits in Texas

The most recent 42 drilling permits filed for Bend Arch wells in Texas:

Permit DateWellAPICountyOperatorLateral (ft)
2026-08-24 S Hughes Unit 7 4250342590 Young Ruthson Energy INC
2026-08-04 Bullock 280 2s 4250342589 Young Bold Oil And Gas LLC
2026-07-31 C.r. Perry 2r 4250342588 Young Bold Oil And Gas LLC
2026-07-17 Mcclurg, M. L. 18 4250342587 Young Mammoth Operating LLC
2026-07-07 Campbell 400 1 4200943421 Archer Bold Oil And Gas LLC
2026-06-30 Hill R. E. 50 4200943434 Archer Palmer Operating LLC
2026-05-29 Cowan Mckinney -Y- 1 4200943428 Archer Bold Oil And Gas LLC
2026-05-29 Cowan Mckinney -Y- 2 4200943429 Archer Bold Oil And Gas LLC
2026-05-29 Cowan Mckinney -Y- 3 4200943430 Archer Bold Oil And Gas LLC
2026-05-20 Sloan Unit 1 4244736869 Throckmorton Ruthson Energy INC
2026-04-28 Campbell 400 2 4200943422 Archer Bold Oil And Gas LLC
2026-04-27 Duke 1 4250342585 Young Bold Oil And Gas LLC
2026-04-21 Mp 330.42 1 4213338305 Eastland Energy Transfer Company
2026-04-20 Mp 68 1 4241739831 Shackelford Energy Transfer Company
2026-04-07 Benson 180 3 4200943420 Archer Bold Oil And Gas LLC 106
2026-03-23 Walker Buckler 2 4241739828 Shackelford Ruthson Energy INC 110
2026-03-17 Etc Mp154.3 1 4205937208 Callahan Energy Transfer Company 116
2026-02-24 S Hughes Unit 6 4250342584 Young Ruthson Energy INC 107
2026-02-24 Gladden, M.o. 'A' 2 4241739829 Shackelford Oaktree Oil Company 113
2025-12-05 Stacy, F.w. 10 4205937206 Callahan Clausen A G 116
2025-11-14 Cathodic Protection 34 4236336365 Palo Pinto Atmos Pipeline Texas 105
2025-11-10 Hudson Fish Unit 1g 4200943406 Archer Guidance Oil Developersinc1 107
2025-10-28 Hughes 5 4250342581 Young Ruthson Energy INC 109
2025-09-23 Matthews Qa 11qa 4244736867 Throckmorton Petex 114
2025-09-11 Benson 70 Unit 1 4200943402 Archer Bold Oil And Gas LLC 106
2025-08-15 Stacy, F.w. 9 4205937205 Callahan Clausen A G 116
2025-08-11 Richardson, Jt 'Abc' 38a 4200943395 Archer Guidance Oil Developersinc1 108
2025-07-10 Richardson, Jt 'Abc' 37a 4200943392 Archer Guidance Oil Developersinc1 108
2025-06-23 Wa-19 1 4205937203 Callahan Atmos Pipeline Texas 114
2025-06-19 Ch65 2 4205937202 Callahan Energy Transfer Company 114
2025-03-26 Bullock 280 1s 4250342578 Young Bold Oil And Gas LLC 106
2025-03-19 Cathodic Protection 22 4241739818 Shackelford Atmos Pipeline Texas 113
2025-03-03 Sweet 11 4250342576 Young Running Wp Oil LLC 106
2025-02-27 Sweet 10 4250342575 Young Running Wp Oil LLC 104
2025-02-12 Emm Aldridge 2 4244736858 Throckmorton Ruthson Energy INC 114
2025-02-07 Richardson, J. T. "Abc" 36a 4200943380 Archer Guidance Oil Developersinc1
2025-02-05 Cowan-Mckinney 'B' 11 4200943379 Archer Lmh Energy 107
2025-01-10 Wylie L K 8 4205937199 Callahan Haskit Kendall 114
2024-12-18 Perkins, J. J. 18 4200987996 Archer Martis Valley Energy LLC 374
2024-11-21 Perkins, J. J. 9a 4200943373 Archer Martis Valley Energy LLC 293
2024-11-04 Williams, R. D. 10 4205937198 Callahan Haskit Kendall 115
2024-10-21 Mlv 19 10 4213338302 Eastland Targa Ngl Pipeline Company LLC 113

Bend Arch DUCs (Drilled, Uncompleted Wells) in Texas

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

Spud DateDays Since SpudWellOperatorCountyLateral (ft)
2026-08-28 18 Hf Sinclair Mp27 T027mp Wbi Energy Midstream, LLC Shackelford
2026-07-10 67 Nail '120' 4 Bluff Creek Petroleum Shackelford 389
2026-06-22 85 Simpson 3 Stasney Well Service Shackelford
2026-06-16 91 Andrews 'A' 11 Borderline Operating Archer 108
2026-06-15 92 Simpson 2 Stasney Well Service Shackelford
2026-06-10 97 Wbrr 233 113 Okie Operating Company Throckmorton
2026-06-09 98 Gray Line Gray Sand 9 Quail Well Service Taylor 120
2026-06-09 98 Andrews-Luig 3 Powder River Royalty Archer 106
2026-05-20 118 Campbell 400 1 Bold Oil And Gas LLC Archer
2026-04-18 150 Waggoner Dnti 76dn Waggoner Operating,LLC Baylor 109
2026-04-02 166 Waggoner Dntk 246dn Waggoner Operating,LLC Baylor 108
2026-03-24 175 Simpson 1 Stasney Well Service Shackelford 113
2026-03-24 175 Simpson 1 Stasney Well Service Shackelford
2026-03-18 181 Waggoner Dntk 2622dn Waggoner Operating,LLC Baylor 108
2026-02-28 199 Waggoner Erp 1151er Waggoner Operating,LLC Baylor 109
2026-02-25 202 S Hughes Unit 6 Ruthson Energy INC Young 107
2026-02-25 202 Waggoner Dn-West 2593dn Waggoner Operating,LLC Baylor 111
2026-02-22 205 Waggoner Dntk 244dn Waggoner Operating,LLC Baylor 108
2026-02-19 208 Richardson -A- 7 Olney Oil Archer 108
2026-02-11 216 Waggoner Ero 971er Waggoner Operating,LLC Baylor 109

About the Bend Arch Formation in Texas

The Bend Arch is a formation/play group recorded in Texas, with 3,479 wells on file across 865 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 236 drilling permits targeting the Bend Arch 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 Bend Arch formation in Texas?

3,479 wells target the Bend Arch in Texas, worked by 865 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 Bend Arch in Texas?

By well count, the operators with the most Bend Arch wells on record in Texas are Rigged Up, LLC, Waggoner Operating,LLC, Apex Resources, Stasney Well Service and Stephens & Johnson Operating Company. 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 Bend Arch formation right now?

Operators filed 236 drilling permits targeting the Bend Arch in the 24-month window at source refresh, alongside 20 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 Bend Arch in Texas?

Operators filed 236 new drilling permits targeting the Bend Arch in Texas in the 24-month window at source refresh, with 20 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 Bend Arch activity in Texas?

Bend Arch activity in Texas includes 3,479 wells on record and 865 recorded operators, led by Rigged Up, LLC, Waggoner Operating,LLC, Apex Resources, Stasney Well Service and Stephens & Johnson Operating Company, with 236 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 Bend Arch activity?

The primary counties recorded for Bend Arch in Texas are Shackelford, Archer, Baylor, Young, Stephens. 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 Bend Arch 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.

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Quick Stats

Formation: Bend Arch

State: Texas

Total wells: 3,479

Recorded operators: 865

Permits 24mo: 236

Last refresh: 2026-09-16

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