# Wolfcamp Formation in Texas: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Wolfcamp 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 Wolfcamp formation in Texas has 24,798 wells on record across 775 recorded operators, with 2,323 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh. Its operators with the most wells on record are Diamondback Energy, Pioneer Natural Resources, Apache, Permian Resources Operating LLC and Crescent Energy Operating, LLC. 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 Wolfcamp formation in Texas?**
24,798 wells target the Wolfcamp in Texas, worked by 775 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 Wolfcamp in Texas?**
By well count, the operators with the most Wolfcamp wells on record in Texas are Diamondback Energy, Pioneer Natural Resources, Apache, Permian Resources Operating LLC and Crescent Energy Operating, LLC. 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 Wolfcamp formation right now?**
Operators filed 2,323 drilling permits targeting the Wolfcamp 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 Wolfcamp in Texas?**
Operators filed 2,323 new drilling permits targeting the Wolfcamp 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 Wolfcamp activity in Texas?**
Wolfcamp activity in Texas includes 24,798 wells on record and 775 recorded operators, led by Diamondback Energy, Pioneer Natural Resources, Apache, Permian Resources Operating LLC and Crescent Energy Operating, LLC, with 2,323 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 Wolfcamp activity?**
The primary counties recorded for Wolfcamp in Texas are Martin, Howard, Glasscock, Midland, Reeves. 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 Wolfcamp 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:** Wolfcamp 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: 24798
- Recorded Operators: 775
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 2323

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

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