# Compass Exploration Recent Drilling Activity in Kansas

**TL;DR:** Compass Exploration has filed 1 drilling permit in the last 24 months, spudded 1 well in the last 90 days, and has 1 drilled-uncompleted (DUC) well in inventory, all in Sheridan County, Kansas targeting the Central Kansas Uplift formation. The company has no new producing wells in the last 6 months. Data is refreshed monthly from state regulator filings and current as of August 5, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Compass Exploration filed 1 drilling permit in the 24-month period ending August 2026, all in Kansas
- The company spudded 1 well (Bittel 1) in Sheridan County, Kansas on June 3, 2026, which remains uncompleted after 62 days
- Zero wells have turned to first production in the last 6 months, indicating current focus on drilling rather than completion activities
- The sole DUC well represents near-term production potential once completion crews arrive
- All recent Compass Exploration activity targets the Central Kansas Uplift formation in Sheridan County
- New permits or spudded wells on or near a mineral owner's tract can materially change the value of their mineral interest
- Mineral owners in areas where Compass Exploration is active may benefit from updated valuations reflecting recent drilling activity

## Page Highlights

**Recent Activity Overview:** Compass Exploration has 3 total recent activity records on file across Kansas, including permits filed in the last 24 months, wells spudded in the last 90 days, new producers in the last 6 months, and drilled-uncompleted inventory, with data refreshed monthly from state regulatory sources.

**Geographic Focus:** All recent Compass Exploration activity is concentrated in Sheridan County, Kansas, with 3 activity records making it the operator's most active county.

**Target Formations:** The Central Kansas Uplift formation accounts for all 3 activity records, representing Compass Exploration's exclusive recent drilling target.

**Recently Spudded Wells:** The Bittel 1 well (API 15179208770001) was spudded on June 3, 2026 in Sheridan County, Kansas, targeting the Central Kansas Uplift, and remains in the drilling/completion phase 62 days later.

**DUC Inventory:** Compass Exploration has 1 drilled-uncompleted well waiting for completion crews, the same Bittel 1 well spudded in June 2026, representing near-term production upside.

**Recent Permits:** The most recent drilling permit was filed on March 27, 2026 for the Bittel 1 well in Sheridan County, Kansas targeting the Central Kansas Uplift formation.

## Dataset Variables

This page does not include JSON-LD structured data. The drilling activity data tracks: permit date, spud date, well name, API number, county, state, target formation, lateral length (where applicable), days since spud, and days waiting for completion.

## Related Topics

- [Compass Exploration Operator Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/compass-exploration)
- [Compass Exploration Drilling Permit History](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/compass-exploration/recent-activity) (dedicated permits page referenced)
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