415 wells across 190 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 South Western Overthrust formation in Utah has 415 wells on record across 190 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 Utacal Oil Company, Diamond Oil Company, Utah Parks Petroleum Company, Chevron and 5m Incorporated. Compiled from Utah Division of Oil, Gas & Mining (DOGM) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the South Western Overthrust formation in Utah:
| # | Operator | Wells in South Western Overthrust |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utacal Oil Company | 27 |
| 2 | Diamond Oil Company | 21 |
| 3 | Utah Parks Petroleum Company | 13 |
| 4 | Chevron | 12 |
| 5 | 5m Incorporated | 11 |
| 6 | Bardwell E R | 10 |
| 7 | Placid Oil Company | 10 |
| 8 | Burnham Oil Company | 8 |
| 9 | Zion Crude Oil Company | 7 |
| 10 | Toney W W | 7 |
The Utah counties with the most South Western Overthrust activity:
Washington, Millard, Utah, Juab, Iron
The South Western Overthrust is one of Utah's active oil and gas plays, with 415 wells on file across 190 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the South Western Overthrust 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 Washington, Millard, Utah, Juab, Iron, knowing whether your tract sits within an active South Western Overthrust 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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415 wells target the South Western Overthrust in Utah, worked by 190 active operators, per DOGM well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active South Western Overthrust operators in Utah are Utacal Oil Company, Diamond Oil Company, Utah Parks Petroleum Company, Chevron and 5m Incorporated. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the South Western Overthrust in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per DOGM records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the South Western Overthrust in Utah over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active South Western Overthrust drilling, per DOGM records (as of 2026-08-23).
South Western Overthrust activity in Utah currently spans 415 wells on record and 190 active operators, led by Utacal Oil Company, Diamond Oil Company, Utah Parks Petroleum Company, Chevron and 5m Incorporated, 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 South Western Overthrust counties in Utah are Washington, Millard, Utah, Juab, Iron.
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 South Western Overthrust 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: South Western Overthrust
State: Utah
Total wells: 415
Active operators: 190
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-23
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