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Anschutz Exploration: Wells Operated & Mineral Rights

Anschutz Exploration Corporation · Denver, Colorado · Privately held independent

Anschutz Exploration operates 8,700 oil & gas wells across 17 U.S. states (515 producing), per state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy. Data as of 2026-06-30.

8,700
Wells operated
515
Producing wells
798
DUC inventory
17
States

Anschutz Exploration wells by state

StateWells operatedProducing
Wyoming 7,819 369
Utah 254 105
Colorado 159 14
North Dakota 115 8
Montana 93 11
Texas 83 5
Nebraska 22 1
New York 19 1
Illinois 19 0
Oklahoma 17 0
Ohio 11 0
California 9 1
Kansas 8 0
Arkansas 4 0
Pennsylvania 3 0
New Mexico 2 0
Alabama 1 0

Top counties

Campbell County, WY — 3,409 wells

Johnson County, WY — 2,634 wells

Converse County, WY — 1,625 wells

Uintah County, UT — 184 wells

Grand County, UT — 45 wells

Sublette County, WY — 42 wells

Rio Blanco County, CO — 40 wells

Crook County, WY — 35 wells

Burke County, ND — 31 wells

Glacier County, MT — 27 wells

Top formations & plays

Powder River Basin — 4,842 wells

Niobrara- Mowry — 2,901 wells

Bakken — 128 wells

Uinta Basin — 94 wells

Mesaverde-Wasatch — 84 wells

Las Animas Arch — 51 wells

D Sand — 45 wells

Mesaverde-Lance — 43 wells

About Anschutz Exploration

Anschutz Exploration Corporation is a privately held independent operator with a large Rocky Mountain footprint, including a substantial Wyoming well portfolio.

Where Anschutz Exploration is active — by county

Drill into Anschutz Exploration's footprint in a specific county — wells, recent permits, and what it means if you own minerals there.

Campbell, WY (2,633) Johnson, WY (2,631) Converse, WY (1,619) Grand, UT (45) Kit Carson, CO (24) Summit, UT (20) Cheyenne, CO (16) Uinta, WY (13) Ward, ND (5) Sedgwick, CO (4) Mercer, ND (3) Grant, ND (1) Morton, ND (1)

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Own a royalty or mineral interest under a Anschutz Exploration-operated well anywhere in the U.S.? Buckhead Energy buys directly — a free, no-obligation written offer based on your specific tract, decimal interest, and well performance. No broker commissions; closings in 7–14 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wells does Anschutz Exploration operate?

Anschutz Exploration operates 8,700 oil and gas wells across 17 U.S. states, of which 515 are currently producing, based on state oil & gas regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy (as of 2026-06-30).

Where does Anschutz Exploration operate?

Anschutz Exploration operates in 17 states. Its largest footprints are in Wyoming (7,819 wells), Utah (254 wells), Colorado (159 wells), North Dakota (115 wells).

Can I sell my mineral rights or royalties under Anschutz Exploration wells?

Yes. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under Anschutz Exploration-operated wells directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, and most closings in 30-45 days, with no obligation.

Who is Anschutz Exploration?

Anschutz Exploration Corporation is a privately held independent operator with a large Rocky Mountain footprint, including a substantial Wyoming well portfolio.

Well counts are compiled by Buckhead Energy from state oil & gas regulator records (data as of 2026-06-30) and reflect wells where Anschutz Exploration (or its legacy/subsidiary names) is the current operator of record. Figures are informational and not a representation of Anschutz Exploration.