26,656 wells across 376 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from DOGM well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-23.
Quick answer: The Mesaverde-Wasatch formation in Utah has 26,656 wells on record across 376 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Koda Gnb, LLC, Scout Energy Management, Berry Petroleum Company, Koda Uinta, LLC and Kerr McGee Oil & Gas Onshore. Compiled from Utah Division of Oil, Gas & Mining (DOGM) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Mesaverde-Wasatch formation in Utah:
| # | Operator | Wells in Mesaverde-Wasatch |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koda Gnb, LLC | 3,472 |
| 2 | Scout Energy Management | 3,072 |
| 3 | Berry Petroleum Company | 1,925 |
| 4 | Koda Uinta, LLC | 1,539 |
| 5 | Kerr Mcgee Oil & Gas Onshore | 1,495 |
| 6 | Greylock Production | 1,467 |
| 7 | Ovintiv USA INC | 1,121 |
| 8 | Uinta Wax Operating LLC | 1,053 |
| 9 | Finley Resources | 877 |
| 10 | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | 705 |
The Utah counties with the most Mesaverde-Wasatch activity:
Uintah, Duchesne, Carbon, Grand, Wasatch
Wells targeting the Mesaverde-Wasatch that have been spudded but are waiting on completion — near-term production upside:
| Spud Date | Days Waiting | Well | Operator | County | Lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 67 | Rd Tribal 9n-31e-H1lp | Uinta Wax Operating LLC | Uintah | — |
| 2026-06-16 | 67 | Rd Tribal 16s-31e-H1lp | Uinta Wax Operating LLC | Uintah | — |
| 2026-06-16 | 67 | Rd Tribal 15s-31e-H7lp | Uinta Wax Operating LLC | Uintah | — |
The Mesaverde-Wasatch is one of Utah's active oil and gas plays, with 26,656 wells on file across 376 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde-Wasatch in the last 24 months — a measure of how active the play is right now versus its historical baseline.
For mineral owners with interests in Uintah, Duchesne, Carbon, Grand, Wasatch, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Mesaverde-Wasatch footprint is a foundational valuation question. Active formations with consistent permit flow command premium pricing; legacy formations with steady but declining production are valued differently.
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26,656 wells target the Mesaverde-Wasatch in Utah, worked by 376 active operators, per DOGM well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active Mesaverde-Wasatch operators in Utah are Koda Gnb, LLC, Scout Energy Management, Berry Petroleum Company, Koda Uinta, LLC and Kerr McGee Oil & Gas Onshore. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde-Wasatch in the last 24 months, and there are 3 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells awaiting completion — a live measure of current activity, per DOGM records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde-Wasatch in Utah over the last 24 months, with 3 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells awaiting completion. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Mesaverde-Wasatch drilling, per DOGM records (as of 2026-08-23).
Mesaverde-Wasatch activity in Utah currently spans 26,656 wells on record and 376 active operators, led by Koda Gnb, LLC, Scout Energy Management, Berry Petroleum Company, Koda Uinta, LLC and Kerr McGee Oil & Gas Onshore, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Utah Division of Oil, Gas & Mining (DOGM) well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
The most active Mesaverde-Wasatch counties in Utah are Uintah, Duchesne, Carbon, Grand, Wasatch.
Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. Buckhead Energy checks your tract against current Mesaverde-Wasatch well and permit data and puts a free, no-obligation written offer in writing — this page is informational only, not a valuation.
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Formation: Mesaverde-Wasatch
State: Utah
Total wells: 26,656
Active operators: 376
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-23