5,070 wells across 732 active operators, with 6 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 Paradox Basin formation in Utah has 5,070 wells on record across 732 active operators, with 6 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Elk Operating Company, Wesgra, Star Oil Operating Company LLC, Harken Energy and Orphanno Responsible Operator. Compiled from Utah Division of Oil, Gas & Mining (DOGM) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Paradox Basin formation in Utah:
| # | Operator | Wells in Paradox Basin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Operating Company | 832 |
| 2 | Wesgra | 191 |
| 3 | Star Oil Operating Company LLC | 136 |
| 4 | Harken Energy | 121 |
| 5 | Orphanno Responsible Operator | 107 |
| 6 | Superior Oil Company | 104 |
| 7 | Mobil Oil | 97 |
| 8 | Texaco | 86 |
| 9 | Running Foxes Petroleum | 82 |
| 10 | US Oil & Gas | 80 |
The Utah counties with the most Paradox Basin activity:
San Juan, Grand, Emery, Garfield, Wayne
The most recent 1 drilling permits filed for Paradox Basin wells in Utah:
| Permit Date | Well | API | County | Operator | Lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Lightning Draw Federal 2-31 | 43037501140000 |
San Juan | Genesis St Operating | — |
Wells targeting the Paradox Basin that have been spudded but are waiting on completion — near-term production upside:
| Spud Date | Days Waiting | Well | Operator | County | Lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | 18 | Ap-S-2 Duma Point | American Potash & Chem | Grand | — |
The Paradox Basin is one of Utah's active oil and gas plays, with 5,070 wells on file across 732 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 6 drilling permits targeting the Paradox Basin 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 San Juan, Grand, Emery, Garfield, Wayne, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Paradox Basin 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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5,070 wells target the Paradox Basin in Utah, worked by 732 active operators, per DOGM well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active Paradox Basin operators in Utah are Elk Operating Company, Wesgra, Star Oil Operating Company LLC, Harken Energy and Orphanno Responsible Operator. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 6 drilling permits targeting the Paradox Basin in the last 24 months, and there is 1 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) well awaiting completion — a live measure of current activity, per DOGM records.
Operators filed 6 new drilling permits targeting the Paradox Basin in Utah over the last 24 months, with 1 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) well awaiting completion. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Paradox Basin drilling, per DOGM records (as of 2026-08-23).
Paradox Basin activity in Utah currently spans 5,070 wells on record and 732 active operators, led by Elk Operating Company, Wesgra, Star Oil Operating Company LLC, Harken Energy and Orphanno Responsible Operator, with 6 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 Paradox Basin counties in Utah are San Juan, Grand, Emery, Garfield, Wayne.
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 Paradox Basin 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: Paradox Basin
State: Utah
Total wells: 5,070
Active operators: 732
Permits 24mo: 6
Last refresh: 2026-08-23