# Atmos Energy West Texas Division Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Atmos Energy West Texas Division has filed 10 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated April 1, 2026. The operator is primarily active in Lubbock County (6 permits) and the Permian Basin formation (9 permits), with permit data sourced from state regulators and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Atmos Energy West Texas Division filed 10 drilling permits between February 2026 and April 2026 across Texas and Oklahoma
- Lubbock County, TX leads with 6 permits, followed by Midland County (3 permits) and Ector County (1 permit)
- 90% of permits (9 out of 10) target the Permian Basin formation
- The most recent permit was filed on April 1, 2026 for well 056-R0003-R003 01 in Lubbock County
- Lateral lengths range from 131 to 142 feet across the permitted wells
- All permits represent wells that had been authorized but not yet started producing as of June 1, 2026
- Permit data is sourced from the Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission
- Mineral owners near permitted acreage may have opportunities for new production or potential sale evaluations

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Table**: Lists all 10 drilling permits filed over the last 24 months, including permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play, and lateral length. The table shows concentrated activity in early 2026 with permits spanning February through April.

**Geographic Concentration**: Drilling activity is focused in three Texas counties — Lubbock (60% of permits), Midland (30%), and Ector (10%) — with no Oklahoma permits in the current 24-month window.

**Formation Focus**: The Permian Basin dominates the operator's drilling strategy, accounting for 9 of 10 permits. One Lubbock County permit lacks formation data.

**Mineral Owner Information**: Explains that mineral rights owners near permitted locations may be positioned for new production and can request free written valuations based on permit, rig, and production data.

**Data Specifications**: Permit data covers a 24-month lookback period, is current as of June 1, 2026, and is refreshed monthly from state regulatory filings.

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