# Paradox Basin Formation in Utah: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Paradox Basin oil and gas activity in Utah: 5070 wells across 732 operators, 6 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Paradox Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
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.

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

Paradox Basin formation operator and drilling activity in Utah: 5,070 wells, 732 active operators, 6 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 5070
- Active Operators: 732
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 6

## Page Outline
- Paradox Basin Formation in Utah
  - Top Operators in the Paradox Basin (Utah)
  - Primary Utah Counties for the Paradox Basin
  - Recent Paradox Basin Drilling Permits in Utah
  - Paradox Basin DUCs (Drilled, Uncompleted Wells) in Utah
  - About the Paradox Basin Formation in Utah
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Paradox Basin Mineral Rights in Utah?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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