# Groundwater Management District Recent Drilling Activity in Kansas

**TL;DR:** Groundwater Management District has filed 1 drilling permit in the last 24 months in Kansas, with activity concentrated in McPherson County targeting the Sedgwick Basin. The operator currently has zero wells spudded in the last 90 days, no new producers in the last 6 months, and no drilled-uncompleted (DUC) wells on file. Data refreshed monthly from state regulator filings as of August 5, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Groundwater Management District filed 1 drilling permit in the last 24 months, all in Kansas
- The operator has zero wells spudded in the last 90 days and zero new producers in the last 6 months
- All recent activity is concentrated in McPherson County, Kansas
- The sole target formation is the Sedgwick Basin
- The most recent permit was filed October 31, 2025 for the "Chs Refinery 1" well in McPherson County
- The operator currently has zero drilled-uncompleted (DUC) wells in inventory
- Activity data is refreshed monthly from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission well-header records

## Page Highlights

**Activity Summary**: Groundwater Management District has minimal recent drilling activity with 1 permit filed in the 24-month window and no active spudding, completions, or DUC inventory.

**Geographic Concentration**: All recent activity is located in McPherson County, Kansas, representing 100% of the operator's activity records.

**Formation Targeting**: The operator exclusively targets the Sedgwick Basin formation for its recent permit filings.

**Recent Permits**: One drilling permit was filed on October 31, 2025 for the "Chs Refinery 1" well (API 15113214170000) in McPherson County, Kansas, targeting the Sedgwick Basin with no lateral footage specified.

**Data Freshness**: All statistics are current as of August 5, 2026, with monthly updates from state regulatory agencies.

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- [Groundwater Management District Operator Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/groundwater-management-district)
- [Groundwater Management District Drilling Permit History](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/groundwater-management-district/permits)
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