# Denver Basin Formation in Wyoming: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Denver Basin oil and gas activity in Wyoming: 315 wells across 120 operators, 22 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Denver Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Denver Basin formation in Wyoming has 315 wells on record across 120 active operators, with 22 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Gungnir Operating LLC, Shell Oil Company, Samson Resources Company, Tallgrass High Plains Carbon Storage LLC and Longs Peak Resources. Compiled from Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Denver Basin Formation – Wyoming Oil & Gas Activity

Denver Basin formation operator and drilling activity in Wyoming: 315 wells, 120 active operators, 22 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 315
- Active Operators: 120
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 22

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

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