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Powder River Basin Formation in Wyoming

10,932 wells across 1,326 active operators, with 87 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 Powder River Basin formation in Wyoming has 10,932 wells on record across 1,326 active operators, with 87 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Carbon Creek Energy, EOG Resources, Anschutz Exploration, Atx Energy Partners and Davis Oil Company. Compiled from Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

Total Wells
10,932
Active Operators
1,326
Total Lateral
2,525 miles
Permits (24mo)
87

Top Operators in the Powder River Basin (Wyoming)

The operators with the most well counts targeting the Powder River Basin formation in Wyoming:

#OperatorWells in Powder River Basin
1 Carbon Creek Energy 1,219
2 Eog Resources 780
3 Anschutz Exploration 525
4 Atx Energy Partners 467
5 Davis Oil Company 357
6 Ballard Petroleum Holdings 254
7 Seven Sisters Oil & Gas 241
8 Osage Partners 206
9 True Oil 176
10 Sage Butte Prb Operating, LLC 123

Primary Wyoming Counties for the Powder River Basin

The Wyoming counties with the most Powder River Basin activity:

Johnson, Campbell, Weston, Crook, Niobrara

Recent Powder River Basin Drilling Permits in Wyoming

The most recent 100 drilling permits filed for Powder River Basin wells in Wyoming:

Permit DateWellAPICountyOperatorLateral (ft)
2026-08-21 Bill Fed 24-23-11 Sh 49005801250000 Campbell Ballard Petroleum Holdings
2026-08-19 Roper West Fed 3671-15-22-14 Mh 49009496500000 Converse Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-19 Roper West Fed 3671-15-22-15 Mh 49009496490000 Converse Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-14 Harvest Fed 4777-24-13-1 Mh 49019430010000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-14 Shocker Fed 3673-3523 2mh 49009507080000 Converse Continental
2026-08-14 Shocker Fed 3673-3523 1mh 49009507100000 Converse Continental
2026-08-14 Harvest Fed 4777-24-13-2 Mh 49019429990000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-13 Deere Fed 4777-29-20-3wx Mh 49019430730000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-13 Shocker Fed 3673-3523 3mh 49009507090000 Converse Continental
2026-08-13 Cowgirl Fed 3574-0214 3mh 49009489050000 Converse Continental 10,319
2026-08-12 Harvest Fed 4777-24-36-16-Mh 49019430120000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-12 Harvest Fed 4777-24-36-16 Nbh 49019430030000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-04 Tex Fed 4271-17-20-14 Ph 49005801410000 Campbell Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-04 Hubble Fed 29-323668-1xnh 49009505470000 Converse Devon
2026-08-04 Hubble Fed 29-323668-5xnh 49009505490000 Converse Devon
2026-08-04 Hubble Fed 29-323668-3xnh 49009505480000 Converse Devon
2026-08-03 Roon Fed 3671-12-24-16 Mh 49009496590000 Converse Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-03 Rip Fed 4778-26-36-13 Mh 49019426620000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-03 Roon Fed 3671-12-24-15 Mh 49009496610000 Converse Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-03 Roon Fed 3671-12-24-13 Mh 49009496630000 Converse Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-03 Ira Fed 4171-10-22-14w Nbh 49005801510000 Campbell Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-03 Voyager Fed 20-083668-1xnh 49009505550000 Converse Devon
2026-08-03 Voyager Fed 20-083668-6xth 49009505460000 Converse Devon
2026-08-03 Hubble Fed 29-323668-6xth 49009505560000 Converse Devon
2026-08-03 Voyager Fed 20-083668-3xnh 49009505510000 Converse Devon
2026-08-03 Calgary Fed 4778-26-35-13 Nbh 49019430140000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-03 Ira Fed 4171-10-22-13 Nbh 49005801490000 Campbell Anschutz Exploration
2026-08-03 Voyager Fed 20-083668-5xnh 49009505450000 Converse Devon
2026-07-21 Tomahawk 3321-31h 49005800270000 Campbell Eog
2026-07-21 Winnow Fed 4776-19-6-3 Mh 49019429980000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-07-21 Winnow Fed 4776-19-6-1 Mh 49019430080000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-07-21 Picket Fed 4776-31-7-13 Mh 49019428730000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-07-21 Winnow Fed 4776-19-6-2 Mh 49019430070000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-07-20 Tomahawk 3321-33h 49005800290000 Campbell Eog
2026-07-20 Tomahawk 3321-30h 49005800260000 Campbell Eog
2026-07-20 Oliver Fed 4777-36-11-16w Mh 49019429810000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-07-20 Tomahawk 3321-32h 49005800280000 Campbell Eog
2026-07-17 Linda Karen Fed 3368-11-T2h 49009506290000 Converse Anadarko Petroleum
2026-07-17 Linda Karen Fed 3368-11-N8h 49009506300000 Converse Anadarko Petroleum
2026-07-17 Gotebo Fed 3673-3415 2nh 49009505740000 Converse Continental
2026-07-17 Gotebo Fed 3673-0315 3nh 49009505760000 Converse Continental
2026-07-17 Linda Karen Fed 3368-11-N6h 49009506280000 Converse Anadarko Petroleum
2026-07-17 Brut Fed 3671-14-23-15 Mh 49009498020000 Converse Anschutz Exploration
2026-07-17 Brut Fed 3671-14-23-14 Mh 49009498030000 Converse Anschutz Exploration
2026-07-17 Brut Fed 3671-14-23-13 Mh 49009498000000 Converse Anschutz Exploration
2026-07-17 Linda Karen Fed 3368-11-N4h 49009506270000 Converse Anadarko Petroleum
2026-07-14 Oliver Fed 4777-36-11-16w Nbh 49019429820000 Johnson Anschutz Exploration
2026-07-07 Cdu Parlor 16-043870-2xth 49009507270000 Converse Devon
2026-07-07 Cdu Buckhorn Fed 21-333870-1xnh 49009507300000 Converse Devon
2026-07-07 Bushwacker Fed 22-034272-2xnh 49005801240000 Campbell Devon

Powder River Basin DUCs (Drilled, Uncompleted Wells) in Wyoming

Wells targeting the Powder River Basin that have been spudded but are waiting on completion — near-term production upside:

Spud DateDays WaitingWellOperatorCountyLateral (ft)
2026-08-19 3 Deere Fed 4777-29-20-3wx Mh Anschutz Exploration Johnson
2026-08-17 5 Denver Fed 3671-7-19-13 Mh Anschutz Exploration Converse
2026-08-14 8 Hlr 3769-28-33 2th Finley Resources Converse
2026-08-14 8 Hlr 3769-28-33 1th Finley Resources Converse
2026-08-04 18 Sidney 23 Nxh 1876 Resources LLC Niobrara
2026-08-04 18 Sidney 22 Nxh 1876 Resources LLC Niobrara
2026-07-31 22 Haerther Fed 29-32-5 3fnh Phoenix Operating Company Converse
2026-07-29 24 Deere Fed 4777-29-20-3w Mh Anschutz Exploration Johnson 5,873
2026-07-24 29 Willow Creek Fed 3569-22-N10h Anadarko Petroleum Converse
2026-07-24 29 Tex Fed 4271-17-20-14 Ph Anschutz Exploration Campbell
2026-07-24 29 Tillard Fed 123872-1ph Devon Energy Production Company Converse
2026-07-24 29 Shu Steamboat Fed 25-133768-3xnh Devon Energy Production Company Converse
2026-07-24 29 Viking Fed 3571-26-35-13 Nh Anschutz Exploration Converse
2026-07-24 29 Hlr 3769-19-30 2fh Finley Resources Converse
2026-07-24 29 Marmaduke Fed 3672-0517 3nh Continental Resources Converse
2026-07-24 29 Grand Teton 0310-91h Eog Resources Converse
2026-07-24 29 Cass Fed 4171-4-21-13 Th Anschutz Exploration Campbell
2026-07-21 32 Hideout 22nxh 1876 Resources LLC Converse
2026-07-21 32 Hideout 23nxh 1876 Resources LLC Converse
2026-07-21 32 Toughy Fed 3671-17-5-4 Mh Anschutz Exploration Converse 10,783
2026-07-17 36 Pdu Banshee Fed 15-343772-5xnh Devon Energy Production Company Converse
2026-07-17 36 Pdu Banshee Fed 15-343772-3xnh Devon Energy Production Company Converse
2026-07-10 43 Tom Fed 24-11-2 Sh Ballard Petroleum Holdings Campbell
2026-07-10 43 Dickau Fed 3468-6-N7h Anadarko Petroleum Converse
2026-07-10 43 Willow Creek Fed 3569-22-N12h Anadarko Petroleum Converse
2026-07-10 43 Irvine 1sh Three Crown Petroleum LLC Johnson
2026-07-02 51 Cutbank 21nxh 1876 Resources LLC Niobrara
2026-07-02 51 Ronan 24nxh 1876 Resources LLC Niobrara
2026-07-02 51 Lolo 24nxh 1876 Resources LLC Niobrara
2026-06-30 53 Billy 4471-293205-3ph Emep Ii Operating LLC Campbell

About the Powder River Basin Formation in Wyoming

The Powder River Basin is one of Wyoming's active oil and gas plays, with 10,932 wells on file across 1,326 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 87 drilling permits targeting the Powder River Basin 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 Johnson, Campbell, Weston, Crook, Niobrara, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Powder River Basin 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wells target the Powder River Basin formation in Wyoming?

10,932 wells target the Powder River Basin in Wyoming, worked by 1,326 active operators, per WOGCC well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).

Who are the top operators in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming?

By well count, the most active Powder River Basin operators in Wyoming are Carbon Creek Energy, EOG Resources, Anschutz Exploration, Atx Energy Partners and Davis Oil Company. The full ranking is in the table on this page.

How active is the Powder River Basin formation right now?

Operators filed 87 drilling permits targeting the Powder River Basin in the last 24 months, and there are 48 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells awaiting completion — a live measure of current activity, per WOGCC records.

Is there active drilling in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming?

Operators filed 87 new drilling permits targeting the Powder River Basin in Wyoming over the last 24 months, with 48 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells awaiting completion. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Powder River Basin drilling, per WOGCC records (as of 2026-08-23).

What is the current Powder River Basin activity in Wyoming?

Powder River Basin activity in Wyoming currently spans 10,932 wells on record and 1,326 active operators, led by Carbon Creek Energy, EOG Resources, Anschutz Exploration, Atx Energy Partners and Davis Oil Company, with 87 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).

Which Wyoming counties have the most Powder River Basin activity?

The most active Powder River Basin counties in Wyoming are Johnson, Campbell, Weston, Crook, Niobrara.

How do I find out what my Powder River Basin mineral rights are worth?

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 Powder River Basin 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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Quick Stats

Formation: Powder River Basin

State: Wyoming

Total wells: 10,932

Active operators: 1,326

Permits 24mo: 87

Last refresh: 2026-08-23

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