Wilcox Lobo 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

12,754

Recorded Operators

825

Total Lateral

290 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the Wilcox Lobo (Texas)

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

#	Operator	Wells in Wilcox Lobo
1	Hilcorp Energy Company	3,095
2	Killam Oil	843
3	Conocophillips Company	494
4	Columbus Energy	454
5	Merit Energy Company	384
6	Mountain V Texas, LLC	270
7	Varas Energy Operating Company, LLC	248
8	Sueann Operating LC	232
9	Eog Resources	187
10	Chevron	184

Primary Texas Counties for the Wilcox Lobo

The Texas counties with the most Wilcox Lobo activity:

Webb, Zapata, Duval, Jim Hogg

Recent Wilcox Lobo Drilling Permits in Texas

The most recent 1 drilling permits filed for Wilcox Lobo wells in Texas:

Permit Date	Well	API	County	Operator	Lateral (ft)
2025-09-17	Bustamante Gas Unit 1 10	`4250535415`	Zapata	Hilcorp Energy Company	147

About the Wilcox Lobo Formation in Texas

The Wilcox Lobo is a formation/play group recorded in Texas, with 12,754 wells on file across 825 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 5 drilling permits targeting the Wilcox Lobo 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 Wilcox Lobo formation in Texas?

12,754 wells target the Wilcox Lobo in Texas, worked by 825 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 Wilcox Lobo in Texas?

By well count, the operators with the most Wilcox Lobo wells on record in Texas are Hilcorp Energy Company, Killam Oil, Conocophillips Company, Columbus Energy and Merit Energy Company. 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 Wilcox Lobo formation right now?

Operators filed 5 drilling permits targeting the Wilcox Lobo 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 Wilcox Lobo in Texas?

Operators filed 5 new drilling permits targeting the Wilcox Lobo 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 Wilcox Lobo activity in Texas?

Wilcox Lobo activity in Texas includes 12,754 wells on record and 825 recorded operators, led by Hilcorp Energy Company, Killam Oil, Conocophillips Company, Columbus Energy and Merit Energy Company, with 5 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 Wilcox Lobo activity?

The primary counties recorded for Wilcox Lobo in Texas are Webb, Zapata, Duval, Jim Hogg. 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 Wilcox Lobo 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.