# Fina Oil & Chemical Company Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR**: Fina Oil & Chemical Company has filed 3 oil and gas drilling permits in Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated July 17, 2024. All three permits are located in Arkansas counties (Union, Lafayette, and Pope) targeting the Arkla Basin, Cotton Valley, and Fayetteville formations. Data is sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Fina Oil & Chemical Company has 3 active drilling permits on file as of July 2024, all in Arkansas rather than Texas or Oklahoma despite the page metadata
- The most recent permit activity occurred on July 17, 2024, with three wells permitted on the same day
- Drilling activity is concentrated in three Arkansas counties: Union, Lafayette, and Pope
- Target formations include the Arkla Basin (6,572 ft lateral), Cotton Valley, and Fayetteville plays
- All listed permits represent wells that have been approved but had not yet started producing as of the July 2026 data refresh
- Permit data is sourced directly from state regulator filings (Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission) and updated monthly
- Mineral rights owners near permitted wells may be positioned for new production and royalty income
- The 24-month lookback window captures leading indicators of where the operator is allocating capital

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity**: The page displays a complete list of drilling permits filed by Fina Oil & Chemical Company over a 24-month period, with each permit representing a new well application and serving as a leading indicator of capital deployment.

**Geographic Concentration**: All three permits are concentrated in Arkansas counties (Union, Lafayette, Pope), with one permit each, despite the page being categorized under Texas and Oklahoma operations.

**Formation Targets**: The operator is targeting three distinct plays—Arkla Basin (with a 6,572-foot lateral), Cotton Valley, and Fayetteville—indicating diversification across multiple Arkansas formations.

**Well Details**: Specific permit information includes Patterson well in Union County (API 03139128700000), Taylor et al well in Lafayette County (API 03073112790000), and Harris 1-5 well in Pope County (API 03115105000000).

**Mineral Owner Implications**: The page emphasizes that nearby mineral rights owners may see new production activity and offers free valuations based on current permit, rig, and production data.

**Data Methodology**: Permits are sourced from official state regulatory agencies (Texas RRC and Oklahoma Corporation Commission) with monthly refresh cycles, ensuring current and accurate information for mineral rights decision-making.

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