8,886 wells across 630 active operators, with 3 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from TX RRC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-05-04.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Cleveland formation in Texas:
| # | Operator | Wells in Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mewbourne Oil Company | 801 |
| 2 | Latigo Petroleum | 794 |
| 3 | Presidio Petroleum | 555 |
| 4 | Be Anadarko Ii LLC | 433 |
| 5 | Courson Oil & Gas | 357 |
| 6 | Unbridled Resources LLC | 342 |
| 7 | Highmark Energy Operating | 327 |
| 8 | Capturepoint LLC | 221 |
| 9 | Jones Energy | 186 |
| 10 | Diamond Chemicals Company | 162 |
The Texas counties with the most Cleveland activity:
Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Hansford, Hemphill, Nueces
The Cleveland is one of Texas's active oil and gas plays, with 8,886 wells on file across 630 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 3 drilling permits targeting the Cleveland 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 Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Hansford, Hemphill, Nueces, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Cleveland 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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Formation: Cleveland
State: Texas
Total wells: 8,886
Active operators: 630
Permits 24mo: 3
Last refresh: 2026-05-04