# Fourwinds Oil Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Fourwinds Oil has filed 2 oil and gas drilling permits in Kansas (not Texas/Oklahoma as page path suggests) over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated March 13, 2025. Both permits target the Central Kansas Uplift formation in Phillips and Norton Counties. Permit data is sourced from state regulators and refreshed monthly as of August 5, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Fourwinds Oil has 2 active drilling permits on file, both located in Kansas targeting the Central Kansas Uplift formation
- Most recent permit activity occurred on March 13, 2025 for the DG HANSEN 2 well in Phillips County, KS
- All current permits are in Kansas (Phillips County: 1 permit, Norton County: 1 permit), despite page metadata referencing Texas and Oklahoma
- Permits represent wells that have been approved by regulators but have not yet started producing as of the most recent data refresh
- Drilling permit filings serve as leading indicators of where operators are deploying capital for new development
- Permit data is sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings and updated monthly
- Mineral owners near newly permitted wells may see increased production activity affecting their royalty interests

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview:** The page tracks all drilling permits filed by Fourwinds Oil over a 24-month lookback period, with data current as of August 2026. Permits are obtained from state regulator filings and represent wells approved but not yet producing.

**Geographic Concentration:** Current permit activity is concentrated entirely in Kansas, with one permit each in Phillips County and Norton County. All permits target the Central Kansas Uplift geological formation.

**Permit Details:** Two permits are listed: the DG HANSEN 2 well (API 15147207640000) permitted March 13, 2025, and the KS BRAND 7 well (API 15137207750000) permitted March 12, 2025. Neither permit lists lateral length data.

**Implications for Mineral Owners:** The page emphasizes that permits near a mineral owner's property may indicate upcoming production activity, affecting royalty potential. Owners can request a written valuation from Buckhead Energy based on current permit, rig, and production data.

## Related Topics

- [Fourwinds Oil Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/fourwinds-oil) — Full operator overview
- [Full Operator Directory](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators) — Complete list of tracked operators
- [Sell Your Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell) — Process and valuation information
- [Mineral Rights Glossary](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/glossary) — Industry terminology reference

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