Vicksburg 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: 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.

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

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 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

17,559

Recorded Operators

1,465

Total Lateral

768 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the Vicksburg (Texas)

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

#	Operator	Wells in Vicksburg
1	Exxon Mobil	2,214
2	Merit Energy Company	1,535
3	Eog Resources	902
4	Hilcorp Energy Company	822
5	Sun Explorationproduction Company	598
6	Urban Oil & Gas Group	590
7	Sueann Operating LC	524
8	Mountain V Texas, LLC	287
9	Mobil Oil	264
10	Shell Oil Company	217

Primary Texas Counties for the Vicksburg

The Texas counties with the most Vicksburg activity:

Starr, Hidalgo, Nueces, Brooks, Kleberg

About the Vicksburg Formation in Texas

The Vicksburg is a formation/play group recorded in Texas, with 17,559 wells on file across 1,465 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 18 drilling permits targeting the Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg formation in Texas?

17,559 wells target the Vicksburg in Texas, worked by 1,465 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 Vicksburg in Texas?

By well count, the operators with the most Vicksburg wells on record in Texas are Exxon Mobil, Merit Energy Company, EOG Resources, Hilcorp Energy Company and Sun Explorationproduction Company. 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 Vicksburg formation right now?

Operators filed 18 drilling permits targeting the Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg in Texas?

Operators filed 18 new drilling permits targeting the Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg activity in Texas?

Vicksburg activity in Texas includes 17,559 wells on record and 1,465 recorded operators, led by Exxon Mobil, Merit Energy Company, EOG Resources, Hilcorp Energy Company and Sun Explorationproduction Company, with 18 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 Vicksburg activity?

The primary counties recorded for Vicksburg in Texas are Starr, Hidalgo, Nueces, Brooks, Kleberg. 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 Vicksburg 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.