# Devon Energy Production CO, L.p. Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Devon Energy Production CO, L.p. has filed 102 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent filing on May 27, 2026. The majority of activity is concentrated in DeWitt County, TX (62 permits) and Canadian County, OK (23 permits), primarily targeting the Gulf Coast Basin and Anadarko Basin. Data is sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Devon Energy Production CO, L.p. has 102 active drilling permits on file in Texas and Oklahoma as of June 1, 2026
- DeWitt County, TX represents 61% of total permit activity with 62 permits, followed by Canadian County, OK with 23 permits
- Gulf Coast Basin formations account for 59 permits (58%), with Anadarko Basin operations comprising 40 permits (39%)
- Lateral lengths in Texas wells range from 160 feet to 12,557 feet, indicating varied horizontal drilling strategies
- Most recent permit activity occurred on May 27, 2026, with eight permits filed across both states
- Permits represent leading indicators of where Devon is allocating capital before wells begin producing
- Data is sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings and updated monthly

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity:** The page displays a comprehensive table of all 102 drilling permits filed by Devon Energy Production CO, L.p. over the last 24 months, including permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play, and lateral length where available.

**Geographic Focus:** Devon's drilling activity is heavily concentrated in DeWitt County, TX (62 permits) and Canadian County, OK (23 permits), with additional permits in Custer, Caddo, Blaine, and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma.

**Formation Targeting:** The Gulf Coast Basin (LA-TX) accounts for 59 permits while the Anadarko Basin represents 40 permits, showing Devon's dual-basin strategy across the two-state region.

**Permit Timeline:** Recent permit activity shows consistent filing patterns from June 2024 through May 2026, with clusters of permits often filed on the same dates suggesting multi-well pad development.

**Well Naming Conventions:** Devon uses descriptive naming systems including lease names, section-township-range designations, and alphanumeric identifiers (e.g., "#2HX," "SA A 1H") to distinguish individual wells within development areas.

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- [Sell Your Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell) — Information for mineral owners considering a sale
- [Mineral Rights Glossary](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/glossary) — Industry terminology reference

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