# Anschutz Exploration — Wells Operated & U.S. Footprint

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

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/anschutz-exploration
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Headquarters:** Denver, Colorado  |  **Ownership:** Privately held independent
**Data as of:** 2026-06-30

## Portfolio — wells operated (nationwide)
- **Total wells operated:** 8,700
- **Producing wells:** 515
- **DUC inventory:** 798
- **States with operated wells:** 17

## Wells by state
- Wyoming: 7,819 wells (369 producing)
- Utah: 254 wells (105 producing)
- Colorado: 159 wells (14 producing)
- North Dakota: 115 wells (8 producing)
- Montana: 93 wells (11 producing)
- Texas: 83 wells (5 producing)
- Nebraska: 22 wells (1 producing)
- New York: 19 wells (1 producing)
- Illinois: 19 wells (0 producing)
- Oklahoma: 17 wells (0 producing)
- Ohio: 11 wells (0 producing)
- California: 9 wells (1 producing)
- Kansas: 8 wells (0 producing)
- Arkansas: 4 wells (0 producing)
- Pennsylvania: 3 wells (0 producing)
- New Mexico: 2 wells (0 producing)
- Alabama: 1 wells (0 producing)

## 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

## 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 (state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy, as of 2026-06-30).

## Sell Anschutz Exploration mineral rights & royalties
Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under Anschutz Exploration-operated wells directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, 7-14 day close, no obligation. https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell