# Compass Exploration Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Compass Exploration has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit across Texas and Oklahoma in the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated March 27, 2026. All current permit activity is concentrated in Sheridan County, Kansas, targeting the Central Kansas Uplift formation. Data sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Compass Exploration has 1 active drilling permit on file in TX and OK for the 24-month period ending August 5, 2026
- The most recent permit filing was submitted on March 27, 2026
- All current drilling activity is focused in Sheridan County, Kansas
- The sole permitted well targets the Central Kansas Uplift formation/play
- Permits represent planned drilling locations where the operator intends to deploy capital, not yet-producing wells
- Data is sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings
- Information is refreshed monthly to track the latest operator drilling plans
- Mineral owners near permitted locations may benefit from a professional valuation before new production begins

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview**: The page provides a comprehensive table of all drilling permits filed by Compass Exploration over the past 24 months, showing permit dates, well names, API numbers, counties, states, and target formations. Each permit represents a new well application indicating where the operator plans to allocate drilling capital.

**Geographic Concentration**: Current permit activity is entirely concentrated in Sheridan County, Kansas, with 1 permit filed. No permits are listed in other counties within the two-state coverage area.

**Formation Targeting**: All drilling activity targets the Central Kansas Uplift formation, with 1 permit focused on this geological play.

**Permit Details**: The single active permit is for the BITTEL 1 well (API #15179208770001), filed March 27, 2026, in Sheridan County, Kansas, targeting the Central Kansas Uplift. Lateral length information was not provided for this permit.

**Data Currency and Methodology**: Permit data is current as of August 5, 2026, with monthly refresh cycles. Information is compiled from official state regulatory sources including the Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

**Mineral Owner Implications**: The page emphasizes that mineral owners holding rights near permitted locations should consider professional valuations, as new drilling activity may impact the value of their interests whether they choose to retain for royalties or explore sale options.

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