# Ia Operating Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Ia Operating has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit in the past 24 months as of August 2026, with the most recent permit dated September 29, 2025. The operator's drilling activity is concentrated in Ellis County, Kansas, targeting the Central Kansas Uplift formation. Permit data is sourced from state regulatory filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Ia Operating has filed 1 drilling permit across Texas and Oklahoma jurisdiction over the last 24 months, with the most recent filing on September 29, 2025
- All current drilling activity is concentrated in Ellis County, Kansas, within the Central Kansas Uplift play
- The operator's most recent permitted well is the HUBBS 31-2 (API #15051271320000) in Ellis County
- Drilling permits represent leading indicators of where operators are deploying capital before wells begin producing
- Mineral owners near permitted locations may benefit from evaluating their royalty potential or sale options before production begins
- Permit data is compiled from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings and updated monthly
- Wells listed have been permitted but had not yet started producing as of the most recent August 5, 2026 data refresh

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity:** The page displays a complete table of all drilling permits filed by Ia Operating over the past 24 months, sourced from state regulator databases. Each permit entry includes permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play, and lateral length where applicable.

**Geographic Concentration:** Ia Operating's current drilling program is focused entirely in Ellis County, Kansas, with 1 permit filed in this jurisdiction representing 100% of recent activity.

**Formation Targets:** The operator is exclusively targeting the Central Kansas Uplift formation/play, with 1 permit filed in this geological zone.

**Mineral Owner Implications:** The page emphasizes that mineral owners holding rights near newly permitted locations may experience increased value or royalty potential, encouraging them to obtain professional valuations before wells enter production.

**Data Currency:** All permit information is current as of August 5, 2026, with monthly refresh cycles ensuring up-to-date tracking of operator drilling plans.

## Related Topics

- [Ia Operating Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/ia-operating) — full operator overview and production data
- [Full Operator Directory](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators) — comprehensive database of oil and gas operators
- [Sell Your Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell) — process for obtaining mineral rights valuations
- [Mineral Rights Glossary](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/glossary) — definitions of industry terms

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