99 wells across 45 active operators, with 0 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 Kerr Basin formation in Texas:
| # | Operator | Wells in Kerr Basin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riotex | 17 |
| 2 | Cashflow Exploration | 7 |
| 3 | C & C Energy Company | 6 |
| 4 | Everest Minerals | 5 |
| 5 | Sk & CO Oil & Gas Oper | 5 |
| 6 | Claro Operating | 4 |
| 7 | Mrt Exploration Company | 3 |
| 8 | Gose Steve | 3 |
| 9 | Stokes King | 3 |
| 10 | Devon Energy Production Company | 3 |
The Texas counties with the most Kerr Basin activity:
Kerr, Real, Bandera, Kendall
The Kerr Basin is one of Texas's active oil and gas plays, with 99 wells on file across 45 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Kerr Basin 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 Kerr, Real, Bandera, Kendall, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Kerr Basin 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: Kerr Basin
State: Texas
Total wells: 99
Active operators: 45
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-05-04