# Horizon Oil Company Recent Drilling Activity in Arkansas

**TL;DR:** Horizon Oil Company has filed 2 drilling permits in the last 24 months, both in Union County, Arkansas targeting the Arkla Basin. The operator currently shows no recent spud activity (last 90 days), no new producing wells (last 6 months), and zero drilled-uncompleted (DUC) wells in inventory as of July 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Horizon Oil Company filed 2 drilling permits in Arkansas during the 24-month period ending July 2026, with both permits issued on July 17, 2024
- All recent activity is concentrated in Union County, Arkansas, exclusively targeting the Arkla Basin formation
- The operator has no wells spudded in the last 90 days and no new producers brought online in the last 6 months
- Horizon Oil Company currently maintains zero drilled-uncompleted (DUC) wells in its inventory
- The company's operational footprint is limited to Arkansas with no recent activity reported in Texas or Oklahoma
- Activity data is refreshed daily from state regulator filings including Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission records
- The two most recent permits are the Cutrer 1 well (API 03139017310000) and Schmidt 2 well (API 03139017420000)
- Mineral owners with acreage in Horizon Oil Company's operational areas may see valuation changes based on nearby permit activity

## Page Highlights

**Activity Overview:** The page tracks four key drilling metrics for Horizon Oil Company: permits filed in the last 24 months (2 total), wells spudded in the last 90 days (0), wells turning to first production in the last 6 months (0), and current drilled-uncompleted inventory (0 wells).

**Geographic Concentration:** All documented activity is focused exclusively in Union County, Arkansas, with no reported operations in other counties or states despite the operator being tracked across Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma regulatory systems.

**Formation Targeting:** Horizon Oil Company is exclusively targeting the Arkla Basin formation in its recent permitting activity, with both permits designating this play as the objective.

**Recent Permit Details:** Two permits were filed simultaneously on July 17, 2024—the Cutrer 1 and Schmidt 2 wells—both located in Union County targeting the Arkla Basin, though neither permit specifies lateral length information.

**Mineral Owner Considerations:** The page emphasizes that new permits, spuds, or producing wells near a mineral owner's tract can materially affect property valuation and suggests obtaining professional appraisals.

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- [Horizon Oil Company Drilling Permit History](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/horizon-oil-company/recent-activity) (24-month view)
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