487 wells across 119 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from WOGCC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-23.
Quick answer: The Mowry formation in Wyoming has 487 wells on record across 119 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 Kentex Worland LLC, Contango Resources Company, Devon Energy Production Company, Tenneco Oil Company and Bass Enterprises Production Company. Compiled from Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Mowry formation in Wyoming:
| # | Operator | Wells in Mowry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentex Worland LLC | 53 |
| 2 | Contango Resources Company | 47 |
| 3 | Devon Energy Production Company | 33 |
| 4 | Tenneco Oil Company | 31 |
| 5 | Bass Enterprises Production Company | 17 |
| 6 | Valkyrie Operating LLC | 16 |
| 7 | Cabot Oil & Gas | 14 |
| 8 | Washakie Energies Company | 14 |
| 9 | Kcs Mountain Resources | 14 |
| 10 | Carolholly Oil | 12 |
The Wyoming counties with the most Mowry activity:
Washakie, Big Horn, Park, Hot Springs, Fremont
The Mowry is one of Wyoming's active oil and gas plays, with 487 wells on file across 119 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mowry 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 Washakie, Big Horn, Park, Hot Springs, Fremont, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Mowry 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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487 wells target the Mowry in Wyoming, worked by 119 active operators, per WOGCC well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active Mowry operators in Wyoming are Kentex Worland LLC, Contango Resources Company, Devon Energy Production Company, Tenneco Oil Company and Bass Enterprises Production Company. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mowry in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per WOGCC records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Mowry in Wyoming over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Mowry drilling, per WOGCC records (as of 2026-08-23).
Mowry activity in Wyoming currently spans 487 wells on record and 119 active operators, led by Kentex Worland LLC, Contango Resources Company, Devon Energy Production Company, Tenneco Oil Company and Bass Enterprises Production Company, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
The most active Mowry counties in Wyoming are Washakie, Big Horn, Park, Hot Springs, Fremont.
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 Mowry 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: Mowry
State: Wyoming
Total wells: 487
Active operators: 119
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-23