21,622 wells across 2,377 active operators, with 44 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 Eagle Ford formation in Texas:
| # | Operator | Wells in Eagle Ford |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chittim Operating LLC | 1,609 |
| 2 | Javelin Energy | 1,191 |
| 3 | Marathon Oil Company | 619 |
| 4 | Silverbow Resources Oper | 427 |
| 5 | Atlas Operating | 401 |
| 6 | Prime Energy Company | 312 |
| 7 | Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company | 245 |
| 8 | Lewis Petro Properties | 232 |
| 9 | Hilcorp Energy Company | 230 |
| 10 | Sm Energy Company | 178 |
The Texas counties with the most Eagle Ford activity:
Dimmit, Duval, Goliad, Live Oak, Maverick
The Eagle Ford is one of Texas's active oil and gas plays, with 21,622 wells on file across 2,377 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 44 drilling permits targeting the Eagle Ford 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 Dimmit, Duval, Goliad, Live Oak, Maverick, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Eagle Ford 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: Eagle Ford
State: Texas
Total wells: 21,622
Active operators: 2,377
Permits 24mo: 44
Last refresh: 2026-05-04