# POWDER RIVER BASIN Formation in Wyoming: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> POWDER RIVER BASIN oil and gas activity in Wyoming: 10932 wells across 1326 operators, 87 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the POWDER RIVER BASIN formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
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.

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

Powder River Basin formation operator and drilling activity in Wyoming: 10,932 wells, 1,326 active operators, 87 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 10932
- Active Operators: 1326
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 87

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

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