# Spraberry Formation in Texas: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Spraberry formation records in Texas: wells, recorded operators, permits and DUC lists, with separate source dates and coverage limits.

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**Generated:** 2026-09-17 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The Spraberry formation in Texas has 33,223 wells on record across 921 recorded operators, with 4,829 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh. Its operators with the most wells on record are Pioneer Natural Resources, Diamondback Energy, Ovintiv USA Inc., COG Operating and Apache. Compiled from Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

## Frequently Asked Questions
**How many wells target the Spraberry formation in Texas?**
33,223 wells target the Spraberry in Texas, worked by 921 recorded operators, per TX RRC well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. 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 Spraberry in Texas?**
By well count, the operators with the most Spraberry wells on record in Texas are Pioneer Natural Resources, Diamondback Energy, Ovintiv USA Inc., COG Operating and Apache. The full ranking is in the table on this page. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. 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 Spraberry formation right now?**
Operators filed 4,829 drilling permits targeting the Spraberry in the 24-month window at source refresh, per TX RRC records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. 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 Spraberry in Texas?**
Operators filed 4,829 new drilling permits targeting the Spraberry 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: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. 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 Spraberry activity in Texas?**
Spraberry activity in Texas includes 33,223 wells on record and 921 recorded operators, led by Pioneer Natural Resources, Diamondback Energy, Ovintiv USA Inc., COG Operating and Apache, with 4,829 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: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. 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 Spraberry activity?**
The primary counties recorded for Spraberry in Texas are Martin, Reagan, Midland, Howard, Glasscock. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. 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 Spraberry 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: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

## Dataset
**Name:** Spraberry Formation – Texas Oil & Gas Activity

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: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. 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.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 33223
- Recorded Operators: 921
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 4829

## Page Outline
- Spraberry Formation in Texas
  - Formation data coverage
  - Formation summary source
  - Permit-list source
  - DUC-list source
  - Top Operators in the Spraberry (Texas)
  - Primary Texas Counties for the Spraberry
  - About the Spraberry Formation in Texas
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Spraberry Mineral Rights in Texas?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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