# Atmos Pipeline - Texas Drilling Permits in TX and OK

**TL;DR:** Atmos Pipeline - Texas has filed 24 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma in the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated May 1, 2026. The operator is most active in Kaufman, Taylor, Nolan, Haskell, Mitchell, and Henderson counties, primarily targeting the Permian Basin (10 permits) and East Texas Basin (5 permits). Data is sourced from state regulators and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- **24 drilling permits** filed by Atmos Pipeline - Texas across TX and OK over 24 months (most recent: May 1, 2026)
- **Top drilling locations**: Kaufman County (2 permits), Taylor County (2), Nolan County (2), Haskell County (2), Mitchell County (2), Henderson County (2)
- **Primary targets**: Permian Basin accounts for 10 permits (42%), followed by East Texas Basin with 5 permits (21%)
- **Cathodic protection wells**: Multiple permits labeled "Cathodic Protection" suggest infrastructure maintenance alongside drilling activity
- **Gas storage development**: Two horizontal wells permitted in Henderson County's Tri-Cities Gas Storage Unit with laterals exceeding 3,000 feet
- **Data refreshed monthly** from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings
- **Leading indicator of capital deployment**: Permits represent future drilling activity before wells begin producing

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity**: The page displays a complete permit table showing 24 wells filed between June 2024 and May 2026, including permit dates, well names, API numbers, counties, states, formations/plays, and lateral lengths where applicable.

**Geographic Focus**: Atmos Pipeline - Texas concentrates drilling in seven Texas counties, with Kaufman and Taylor leading at 2 permits each. No Oklahoma permits appear in the current dataset despite the state being mentioned in coverage area.

**Formation Targeting**: The Permian Basin dominates with 10 permits (42%), followed by East Texas Basin (5 permits, 21%), Bend Arch (4 permits, 17%), Fort Worth Syncline (2 permits), and single permits in Ouachita Folded Belt and Palo Duro Basin.

**Well Types**: Most permits show lateral lengths between 102-128 feet, suggesting relatively short horizontal sections. Two Henderson County gas storage wells feature significantly longer laterals (5,201 feet and 3,317 feet).

**Cathodic Protection Infrastructure**: Seven permits explicitly labeled "Cathodic Protection" indicate the operator is investing in pipeline corrosion prevention infrastructure alongside traditional drilling.

**Data Methodology**: Permit information is sourced directly from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission regulatory filings, with monthly updates ensuring current accuracy as of June 1, 2026.

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