Ouachita Folded Belt 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: 2026-06-01 through 2026-09-17. Some or all records are more than three days old and may not reflect recent filings. 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: 2026-06-01 through 2026-09-17. Some or all records are more than three days old and may not reflect recent filings. 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

2,160

Recorded Operators

473

Total Lateral

109 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the Ouachita Folded Belt (Texas)

The operators with the most well counts targeting the Ouachita Folded Belt formation in Texas:

#	Operator	Wells in Ouachita Folded Belt
1	National Land Resources	151
2	1859 Operating LLC	128
3	Thompsoncarlile Ventures	76
4	Dixie Energy	61
5	Wilson Roger B	49
6	Slick	40
7	Mixon Robert N	38
8	Snd Operating	37
9	Bosque Oil Company	33
10	Kiowa Oil & Gas	33

Primary Texas Counties for the Ouachita Folded Belt

The Texas counties with the most Ouachita Folded Belt activity:

Ellis, Red River, Mclennan, Medina, Hill

Recent Ouachita Folded Belt Drilling Permits in Texas

The most recent 11 drilling permits filed for Ouachita Folded Belt wells in Texas:

Permit Date	Well	API	County	Operator	Lateral (ft)
2026-06-05	Cps Lid24-Sa-110 1	`4202938406`	Bexar	Enterprise Products Operatingllc	—
2026-06-05	Cps Sb-372.284 1	`4230930444`	Mclennan	Enterprise Products Operatingllc	—
2026-02-19	Erd Unit 15	`4202938405`	Bexar	Jm Calk Operating LLC	127
2026-02-19	Erd Unit 14	`4202938404`	Bexar	Jm Calk Operating LLC	127
2026-02-18	Erd Unit 13	`4202938403`	Bexar	Jm Calk Operating LLC	127
2026-02-13	Erd Unit 12	`4202938402`	Bexar	Jm Calk Operating LLC	127
2025-12-15	Erd Unit 7	`4202938400`	Bexar	Jm Calk Operating LLC	125
2025-12-15	Erd Unit 8	`4202938401`	Bexar	Jm Calk Operating LLC	127
2025-07-15	Pioneer 1	`4232534385`	Medina	1859 Operating LLC	127
2025-06-04	L-32 32	`4221730773`	Hill	Atmos Pipeline Texas	—
2024-07-11	Rieger 10	`4249130504`	Williamson	North Texas Energyinc	109

About the Ouachita Folded Belt Formation in Texas

The Ouachita Folded Belt is a formation/play group recorded in Texas, with 2,160 wells on file across 473 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 37 drilling permits targeting the Ouachita Folded Belt 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 Ouachita Folded Belt formation in Texas?

2,160 wells target the Ouachita Folded Belt in Texas, worked by 473 recorded operators, per TX RRC well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-06-01 through 2026-09-17. Some or all records are more than three days old and may not reflect recent filings. 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 Ouachita Folded Belt in Texas?

By well count, the operators with the most Ouachita Folded Belt wells on record in Texas are National Land Resources, 1859 Operating LLC, Thompsoncarlile Ventures, Dixie Energy and Wilson Roger B. The full ranking is in the table on this page. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-06-01 through 2026-09-17. Some or all records are more than three days old and may not reflect recent filings. 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 Ouachita Folded Belt formation right now?

Operators filed 37 drilling permits targeting the Ouachita Folded Belt in the 24-month window at source refresh, per TX RRC records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-06-01 through 2026-09-17. Some or all records are more than three days old and may not reflect recent filings. 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 Ouachita Folded Belt in Texas?

Operators filed 37 new drilling permits targeting the Ouachita Folded Belt 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: 2026-06-01 through 2026-09-17. Some or all records are more than three days old and may not reflect recent filings. 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 Ouachita Folded Belt activity in Texas?

Ouachita Folded Belt activity in Texas includes 2,160 wells on record and 473 recorded operators, led by National Land Resources, 1859 Operating LLC, Thompsoncarlile Ventures, Dixie Energy and Wilson Roger B, with 37 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: 2026-06-01 through 2026-09-17. Some or all records are more than three days old and may not reflect recent filings. 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 Ouachita Folded Belt activity?

The primary counties recorded for Ouachita Folded Belt in Texas are Ellis, Red River, McLennan, Medina, Hill. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: Stored source refresh: 2026-06-01 through 2026-09-17. Some or all records are more than three days old and may not reflect recent filings. 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 Ouachita Folded Belt 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: 2026-06-01 through 2026-09-17. Some or all records are more than three days old and may not reflect recent filings. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.