# Arete Operating Company, LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Arete Operating Company, LLC has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit across Texas and Oklahoma in the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated September 17, 2025. The sole permit targets the Gulf Coast Basin in Frio County, Texas, with a 5,074-foot lateral. This data reflects state regulator filings current through June 1, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Arete Operating Company, LLC has filed a total of 1 drilling permit in TX and OK over the past 24 months, with the most recent filing on September 17, 2025
- All current drilling activity is concentrated in Frio County, Texas, targeting the Gulf Coast Basin play
- The single permitted well (Stewart-Trees 1H, API #4216334377) features a 5,074-foot lateral horizontal well
- Drilling permits represent leading indicators of where operators are deploying capital and planning future production
- Permit data is sourced from the Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission, refreshed monthly
- Wells listed in the permit database have been permitted but had not yet begun producing as of the most recent data refresh (June 1, 2026)
- Mineral owners near permitted wells may have opportunities to evaluate their holdings for potential royalties or sale

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview:** The page displays a comprehensive table of all Arete Operating Company, LLC drilling permits filed in Texas and Oklahoma during the preceding 24 months, sourced from state regulatory agencies and updated monthly.

**Geographic Concentration:** Arete's current drilling program is focused exclusively in Frio County, Texas, with no permits filed in Oklahoma or other Texas counties during the tracking period.

**Formation Targets:** The operator's sole permit targets the Gulf Coast Basin (LA-TX) play, indicating a strategic focus on this specific geological formation.

**Well Specifications:** The permitted Stewart-Trees 1H well includes a 5,074-foot lateral, suggesting a horizontal drilling approach typical of modern unconventional development.

**Mineral Owner Resources:** The page provides pathways for mineral owners near Arete permits to obtain free written valuations and understand how new drilling activity may affect their mineral rights.

**Data Methodology:** Permit information is compiled from official Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings, with a monthly refresh cycle ensuring current intelligence.

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