# GL Bakersfield Well Owners, LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** GL Bakersfield Well Owners, LLC has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit in the past 24 months, most recently on February 3, 2026. The permit is located in Kern County, California (not Texas or Oklahoma despite the page title) in the San Joaquin Basin. Permit data is sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly as of August 5, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- GL Bakersfield Well Owners, LLC has 1 active drilling permit on file, with the most recent permit dated February 3, 2026
- All permit activity is concentrated in Kern County, California within the San Joaquin Basin play
- The single permitted well is named Bankam 56X-4 (API #04029322290000)
- Permits represent leading indicators of where operators are deploying capital before wells begin producing
- Mineral owners near newly permitted wells may have opportunities to hold for royalties or evaluate selling their interests
- Permit data is sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings
- Data is refreshed monthly with the most recent update dated August 5, 2026

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity**: Lists all drilling permits filed by GL Bakersfield Well Owners, LLC over the past 24 months, including permit dates, well names, API numbers, counties, states, and formation/play information.

**Geographic Concentration**: Shows drilling activity concentrated entirely in Kern County, California (1 permit), despite the page indicating Texas and Oklahoma coverage.

**Formation Focus**: All permit activity is within the San Joaquin Basin play area.

**Permit Details Table**: Provides specific information on the Bankam 56X-4 well permitted on February 3, 2026 in Kern County.

**Mineral Owner Opportunities**: Explains that mineral owners near newly permitted wells may benefit from evaluating their interests, whether holding for future royalties or considering a sale.

**Data Sourcing and Currency**: Clarifies that permit data comes from state regulatory commission filings and is updated monthly, with the current dataset reflecting information as of August 5, 2026.

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