# Greenlake Energy Operating, LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Greenlake Energy Operating, LLC has filed 43 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months (through May 22, 2026). All permits target the Permian Basin, with the majority concentrated in Reeves County (24 permits) and Loving County (16 permits). This permit data provides mineral owners with insight into where the operator is actively deploying capital and planning future drilling operations.

## Key Takeaways

- Greenlake Energy Operating has 43 active drilling permits on file, with the most recent dated May 22, 2026
- 100% of permits target Permian Basin formations in West Texas
- Reeves County, TX accounts for 24 permits (56%), followed by Loving County, TX with 16 permits (37%)
- Pecos County, TX has 3 permits (7%), representing the operator's third area of focus
- Lateral lengths vary widely, from as short as 79 feet to as long as 13,657 feet, indicating diverse well designs
- Permit activity has been consistent throughout 2025-2026, with clusters of permits filed in November 2025 (7 permits) and January 2026 (8 permits)
- Well names include themed series such as "EL CRUDERINO," "GODZILLA UNIT," "RICK ROSS STATE," and "PAUL WALL"
- Data is refreshed monthly from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity:** The page displays a comprehensive table of all 43 permits filed over the last 24 months, showing permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play, and lateral length. The data is current as of June 1, 2026, and represents wells that have been permitted but have not yet started producing.

**Geographic Concentration:** Greenlake Energy Operating's drilling program is highly concentrated in West Texas Permian Basin counties. Reeves County leads with 24 permits, Loving County follows with 16 permits, and Pecos County accounts for the remaining 3 permits. No Oklahoma permits are present despite being mentioned in the page metadata.

**Formation Focus:** All 43 permits target Permian Basin formations, reflecting the operator's singular focus on this prolific unconventional oil and gas play. The operator is not pursuing opportunities in other Texas or Oklahoma formations during this 24-month period.

**Well Design Patterns:** Lateral lengths range dramatically from 79 feet to 13,657 feet. Several wells show no lateral length data (indicated by "—"), while others demonstrate standard horizontal drilling programs with laterals exceeding 10,000 feet. This variance suggests a mix of development strategies including vertical wells, short laterals, and standard horizontal development.

**Permit Timing:** The operator has maintained fairly consistent permitting activity, with notable clusters in fall/winter 2025-2026. The most recent permits (May 2026) include the TOMMY NORRIS wells in Reeves County with relatively short laterals of 1,164 and 570 feet.

## Related Topics

The page links to several internal Buckhead Energy resources:

- **Greenlake Energy Operating, LLC Profile** — Full operator overview and company information
- **Full Operator Directory** — Complete listing of oil and gas operators tracked by Buckhead Energy
- **Sell Your Mineral Rights** — Information about selling mineral rights to Buckhead Energy
- **Mineral Rights Glossary** — Educational resource defining industry terminology

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