Granite Wash 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

33,337

Recorded Operators

1,355

Total Lateral

2,648 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the Granite Wash (Texas)

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

#	Operator	Wells in Granite Wash
1	Large Operating LLC	3,014
2	Bcemach Iii LLC	1,894
3	Presidio Petroleum	1,524
4	Mmgl Txph LLC	1,451
5	Unbridled Resources LLC	1,200
6	Burk Royalty	1,134
7	Ponderosa TX Operating	915
8	D10 Energy LLC	621
9	Petco Energy CORP	556
10	Pantera Energy Company	508

Primary Texas Counties for the Granite Wash

The Texas counties with the most Granite Wash activity:

Hutchinson, Gray, Hemphill, Wheeler, Carson

Recent Granite Wash Drilling Permits in Texas

The most recent 1 drilling permits filed for Granite Wash wells in Texas:

Permit Date	Well	API	County	Operator	Lateral (ft)
2025-02-21	Agatha Locke 1	`4239331277`	Roberts	Pantera Energy Company	121

About the Granite Wash Formation in Texas

The Granite Wash is a formation/play group recorded in Texas, with 33,337 wells on file across 1,355 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 21 drilling permits targeting the Granite Wash 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 Granite Wash formation in Texas?

33,337 wells target the Granite Wash in Texas, worked by 1,355 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 Granite Wash in Texas?

By well count, the operators with the most Granite Wash wells on record in Texas are Large Operating LLC, Bcemach Iii LLC, Presidio Petroleum, Mmgl Txph LLC and Unbridled Resources LLC. 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 Granite Wash formation right now?

Operators filed 21 drilling permits targeting the Granite Wash 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 Granite Wash in Texas?

Operators filed 21 new drilling permits targeting the Granite Wash 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 Granite Wash activity in Texas?

Granite Wash activity in Texas includes 33,337 wells on record and 1,355 recorded operators, led by Large Operating LLC, Bcemach Iii LLC, Presidio Petroleum, Mmgl Txph LLC and Unbridled Resources LLC, with 21 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 Granite Wash activity?

The primary counties recorded for Granite Wash in Texas are Hutchinson, Gray, Hemphill, Wheeler, Carson. 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 Granite Wash 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.