# Energy Transfer Company Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

Energy Transfer Company has filed 59 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma over the past 24 months, with the most recent permit dated May 27, 2026. The majority of drilling activity is concentrated in the Permian Basin (42 permits), with additional activity in the Bend Arch and Gulf Coast Basin formations. Data is sourced from state regulatory filings and updated monthly as of June 1, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Energy Transfer Company filed 59 drilling permits in TX and OK between June 2024 and May 2026, indicating active capital deployment
- 71% of permits (42 of 59) target the Permian Basin, demonstrating strong operator focus in West Texas
- Howard County leads with 8 permits, followed by Knox County (6 permits) and Haskell County (5 permits)
- Recent permit activity includes both vertical and horizontal wells, with lateral lengths ranging from 108 to 3,037 feet where disclosed
- The most recent permits (May 2026) are located in Hopkins County, Texas, with formation/play data not yet disclosed
- Permitting activity shows sustained interest across multiple counties and formations, suggesting broad-based development plans
- Monthly data refreshes from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission ensure current information for mineral owners

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity**: Complete table of all 59 permits filed over the last 24 months, including permit dates, well names, API numbers, counties, states, formations, and lateral lengths where available. Most recent activity occurred May 27, 2026 in Hopkins County.

**Geographic Concentration**: Howard County, Texas leads with 8 permits, followed by Knox (6), Haskell (5), Callahan (4), Midland (4), and King (4) counties. Geographic spread indicates diversified development strategy across multiple Texas counties.

**Formation Focus**: Permian Basin dominates with 42 permits (71% of total activity), followed by Bend Arch (6 permits), Gulf Coast Basin (6 permits), and East Texas Basin (3 permits). Strong Permian focus aligns with industry trends.

**Permit Timeline**: Activity spans from June 2024 through May 2026, with notable clustering in mid-2024 through early 2025. Recent permits show sustained but measured drilling pace.

**Data Sources and Methodology**: Permits sourced monthly from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission regulatory filings. Data current as of June 1, 2026, representing wells that have been permitted but not yet producing.

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