Cleveland 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: 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: 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

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

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

8,886

Recorded Operators

630

Total Lateral

1,872 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the Cleveland (Texas)

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

#	Operator	Wells in Cleveland
1	Mewbourne Oil Company	800
2	Latigo Petroleum	794
3	Presidio Petroleum	555
4	Be Anadarko Ii LLC	433
5	Courson Oil & Gas	359
6	Unbridled Resources LLC	341
7	Highmark Energy Operating	320
8	Capturepoint LLC	221
9	Jones Energy	186
10	Diamond Chemicals Company	162

Primary Texas Counties for the Cleveland

The Texas counties with the most Cleveland activity:

Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Hansford, Hemphill, Nueces

Cleveland DUCs (Drilled, Uncompleted Wells) in Texas

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

Spud Date	Days Since Spud	Well	Operator	County	Lateral (ft)
2026-04-02	166	Mildred M. Hutchinson Et Al 2135	H & L Exploration Company	Ochiltree	120

About the Cleveland Formation in Texas

The Cleveland is a formation/play group recorded in Texas, with 8,886 wells on file across 630 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 4 drilling permits targeting the Cleveland 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 Cleveland formation in Texas?

8,886 wells target the Cleveland in Texas, worked by 630 recorded operators, per TX RRC 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: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Who are the top operators in the Cleveland in Texas?

By well count, the operators with the most Cleveland wells on record in Texas are Mewbourne Oil Company, Latigo Petroleum, Presidio Petroleum, Be Anadarko Ii LLC and Courson Oil & Gas. 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: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

How active is the Cleveland formation right now?

Operators filed 4 drilling permits targeting the Cleveland in the 24-month window at source refresh, alongside 1 record in the displayed DUC list, per TX RRC 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: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Is there active drilling in the Cleveland in Texas?

Operators filed 4 new drilling permits targeting the Cleveland in Texas in the 24-month window at source refresh, with 1 record 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: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

What is the current Cleveland activity in Texas?

Cleveland activity in Texas includes 8,886 wells on record and 630 recorded operators, led by Mewbourne Oil Company, Latigo Petroleum, Presidio Petroleum, Be Anadarko Ii LLC and Courson Oil & Gas, with 4 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: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Which Texas counties have the most Cleveland activity?

The primary counties recorded for Cleveland in Texas are Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Hansford, Hemphill, Nueces. 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: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.

How do I find out what my Cleveland 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: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. The lists have separate coverage limits.