# 3R Operating LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** 3R Operating LLC has filed 8 oil and gas drilling permits in Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated May 1, 2026. All permits are concentrated in Winkler County, Texas, primarily targeting the Permian Basin formation, with lateral lengths ranging from 9,735 to 10,248 feet.

## Key Takeaways

- **8 total drilling permits** filed by 3R Operating LLC between August 2025 and May 2026, indicating active Permian Basin development
- **100% permit concentration** in Winkler County, Texas — all 8 permits are in a single county
- **7 of 8 permits** explicitly target the Permian Basin formation
- **Lateral lengths average ~10,000 feet**, ranging from 9,735 to 10,248 feet across the permit inventory
- **Most recent activity** includes three permits filed in late April/early May 2026 for the Platinum 17-2 pad
- **Permit data refreshed monthly** from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings
- **Wells listed are pre-production**, representing planned or in-progress drilling activity rather than producing assets
- **Data current as of June 1, 2026**, covering a rolling 24-month lookback period

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview**: The page tracks 8 drilling permits representing new wells the operator has applied for or is preparing to drill, serving as a leading indicator of capital allocation. Permits are sourced from state regulator filings and updated monthly.

**Geographic Focus**: 3R Operating's drilling activity is exclusively concentrated in Winkler County, Texas, with no permits in any other county during the 24-month period.

**Formation Targets**: Seven permits explicitly target the Permian Basin formation, with one permit lacking formation data. No other plays or formations are represented in the current permit inventory.

**Well Names and Pad Development**: Permit names suggest multi-well pad development, including the Platinum 17-2 series (4 wells), Tungsten 34-21 series (2 wells), and individual wells named Titanium 21-16 and Gold 3-34.

**Mineral Owner Implications**: The page emphasizes that mineral owners near newly permitted wells may see new production activity, and suggests owners can request free valuations to evaluate holding for royalties versus selling their interests.

## Dataset Variables

No JSON-LD Dataset schema was present on this page. The tabular permit data tracks:
- Permit Date
- Well Name
- API Number (unique well identifier)
- County
- State
- Formation / Play
- Lateral Length (in feet)

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