# Hermosa Formation in Utah: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Hermosa oil and gas activity in Utah: 803 wells across 254 operators, 1 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Hermosa formation. Refreshed monthly.

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**Generated:** 2026-08-24 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The Hermosa formation in Utah has 803 wells on record across 254 active operators, with 1 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Wesco Operating, Union Oil Co. Of California, American Helium Operating LLC, Delta Petroleum and Crownquest Operating. Compiled from Utah Division of Oil, Gas & Mining (DOGM) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Hermosa Formation – Utah Oil & Gas Activity

Hermosa formation operator and drilling activity in Utah: 803 wells, 254 active operators, 1 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 803
- Active Operators: 254
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 1

## Page Outline
- Hermosa Formation in Utah
  - Top Operators in the Hermosa (Utah)
  - Primary Utah Counties for the Hermosa
  - About the Hermosa Formation in Utah
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Hermosa Mineral Rights in Utah?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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