# De Central Operating, LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** De Central Operating, LLC has filed 153 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated May 27, 2026. The operator is heavily focused on the Permian Basin, with 87% of permits concentrated in Reagan County, TX (134 permits) and the remainder in Glasscock County, TX (19 permits). Permit data is sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly as of June 1, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- **De Central Operating has 153 active drilling permits** filed with Texas and Oklahoma regulators over the past 24 months, indicating sustained drilling activity through mid-2026.
- **Reagan County, Texas dominates the operator's permit portfolio** with 134 permits (88% of total), followed by Glasscock County, Texas with 19 permits (12%).
- **The Permian Basin is the primary target formation**, accounting for at least 139 permits where formation data is specified.
- **Recent permit activity shows clustering around specific well pads**, with multiple wells named "LARRY EAST," "LARRY WEST," "HUNT EAST," and "THUNDERBOLT WEST" filed in Q2 2026.
- **Lateral lengths vary widely from approximately 6,000 feet to over 18,000 feet**, with many recent permits showing laterals in the 10,000–17,000 foot range where specified.
- **Permit dates span from May 2025 through May 2026**, demonstrating continuous capital deployment and multi-year development planning.
- **Wells listed represent forward-looking drilling intentions** — these permits have been approved but wells had not yet started producing as of the data refresh date.

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview:** The page presents a comprehensive table of all 153 drilling permits filed by De Central Operating over the most recent 24-month period. Each permit entry includes the permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play designation, and lateral length where available. The most recent permits were filed on May 27, 2026, for five "LARRY EAST" wells in Reagan County targeting the Permian Basin.

**Geographic Concentration:** De Central Operating's drilling program is geographically concentrated in West Texas, specifically in Reagan County (134 permits) and Glasscock County (19 permits). No Oklahoma permits appear in the dataset despite the page description mentioning both states.

**Formation Targeting:** Where formation data is available, the Permian Basin is the exclusive target, with 139 permits explicitly designated for this play. Some permits from early 2026 show missing formation data but based on geography are likely Permian Basin wells.

**Well Naming and Pad Development:** The operator follows structured naming conventions reflecting pad development strategies. Recent well pads include LARRY EAST, LARRY WEST, GOLDEN WINGS EAST, HUNT EAST, HUNT WEST, MERCHANT CHARLES WEST, MERCHANT DANIEL WEST, THUNDERBOLT WEST, LIGHTNING EAST, and LIGHTNING WEST. Multiple wells per pad indicate multi-well horizontal development.

**Lateral Length Trends:** Where reported, lateral lengths range from approximately 6,100 feet to 18,876 feet. Recent 2026 permits show significant variation, with some HUNT WEST wells exceeding 16,500 feet and THUNDERBOLT WEST wells in Glasscock County reaching 18,000+ feet. Many permits in the dataset do not include lateral length data.

**Data Sourcing and Freshness:** Permit information is compiled from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings. The dataset is refreshed monthly and was current as of June 1, 2026. All listed wells had been permitted but not yet brought into production as of the refresh date.

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## Related Topics

- [De Central Operating, LLC operator profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/de-central-operating-llc)
- [Reagan County, TX mineral rights and production](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/counties/reagan-tx)
- [Glasscock County, TX mineral rights and production](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/counties/glasscock-tx)
- [Permian Basin overview and operators](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/basins/permian)
- [Texas drilling permits and regulatory filings](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/states/texas)
- [Oklahoma drilling permits and regulatory filings](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/states/oklahoma)

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