# DENVER-CHEYENNE BASIN Formation in Wyoming: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> DENVER-CHEYENNE BASIN oil and gas activity in Wyoming: 185 wells across 81 operators, 8 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the DENVER-CHEYENNE BASIN formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Denver-Cheyenne Basin formation in Wyoming has 185 wells on record across 81 active operators, with 8 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Longs Peak Resources, Bison Iv Operating LLC, Gungnir Operating LLC, Exeter Drilling Company and True Oil. Compiled from Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

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

Denver-Cheyenne Basin formation operator and drilling activity in Wyoming: 185 wells, 81 active operators, 8 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 185
- Active Operators: 81
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 8

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

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