# Campbell Energy Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Campbell Energy has filed 34 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas, Oklahoma, and Illinois over the past 24 months, with the most recent permit dated May 14, 2026. All 34 permits are concentrated in the Illinois Basin, primarily in White County, Illinois. Permit data is sourced from state regulators and refreshed monthly, providing mineral owners insight into where the operator is deploying capital.

## Key Takeaways

- Campbell Energy filed 34 drilling permits between September 2024 and May 2026, all targeting the Illinois Basin formation
- White County, Illinois accounts for 28 of the 34 permits (82%), making it the operator's primary area of focus
- The most recent permit activity occurred on May 14, 2026 for the Bramlett 9-A well in White County
- All permitted wells had not yet started producing as of the August 5, 2026 data refresh
- Permits represent leading indicators of where operators are allocating capital before production begins
- Mineral owners near Campbell Energy permits may want to evaluate their assets for either royalty potential or sale opportunities
- Data is sourced directly from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity:** The page lists all 34 drilling permits filed by Campbell Energy over a 24-month period, including permit dates, well names, API numbers, counties, states, and formations. Despite the page title referencing Texas and Oklahoma, all listed permits are actually in Illinois.

**Geographic Concentration:** White County, Illinois dominates with 28 permits, followed by Gallatin County (2), Franklin County (2), and Saline County (2). All activity is concentrated in the Illinois Basin play with no lateral footage data provided.

**Permit Timeline:** Drilling activity shows concentrated bursts, with 8 permits filed in April-May 2026, steady activity throughout 2025, and earlier permits dating back to September 2024. The Bramlett 9-A well represents the most recent filing.

**Data Sourcing and Currency:** Permit information is pulled from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly, with the current dataset reflecting data as of August 5, 2026. Wells listed have been permitted but not yet producing.

## Dataset Variables

The page does not include JSON-LD structured data, but the permit table tracks these variables for each well:

- Permit Date
- Well Name
- API Number (unique well identifier)
- County
- State
- Formation/Play
- Lateral Length (in feet, though all entries show "—")

## Related Topics

- [Campbell Energy Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/campbell-energy)
- [Full Operator Directory](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators)
- [Sell Your Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell)
- [Mineral Rights Glossary](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/glossary)

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