# 1859 Operating LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** 1859 Operating LLC has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit across Texas and Oklahoma in the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated July 15, 2025. The sole permit is located in Medina County, Texas, targeting the Ouachita Folded Belt formation. This data, sourced from state regulator filings, is refreshed monthly and represents leading indicators of where the operator is deploying capital.

## Key Takeaways

- 1859 Operating LLC has 1 active drilling permit on file as of June 1, 2026, covering a 24-month lookback period
- The most recent permit was filed on July 15, 2025, for the Pioneer 1 well in Medina County, Texas
- All current drilling activity is concentrated in the Ouachita Folded Belt formation in Texas
- The permitted well has a 127-foot lateral length and has not yet begun production
- Permit data is sourced directly from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings
- Monthly data refreshes ensure mineral owners have access to current drilling activity information
- Mineral owners near permitted wells may see new production potential on their acreage
- Drilling permits serve as leading indicators of where operators are allocating capital investments

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview:** The page tracks all drilling permits filed by 1859 Operating LLC in Texas and Oklahoma over the past 24 months, with permits sourced from state regulatory agencies and refreshed monthly to provide current data on where the operator is planning new wells.

**Geographic and Geological Focus:** Current drilling activity is exclusively in Medina County, Texas, targeting the Ouachita Folded Belt formation, with the single permit representing a well with a 127-foot lateral length.

**Permit Details Table:** A comprehensive table lists permit date (2025-07-15), well name (Pioneer 1), API number (4232534385), county, state, formation, and lateral footage for each drilling application.

**Mineral Owner Implications:** The page explains that mineral owners with acreage near newly permitted wells may see their interests develop new production, and offers free valuations for those considering holding for royalties or selling their rights.

**Data Transparency:** Clear methodology notes indicate a 24-month lookback period, monthly refresh frequency, and that listed wells have been permitted but not yet started producing as of the data refresh date.

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