# Ike Operating, LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Ike Operating, LLC has filed 9 oil and gas drilling permits in Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated May 8, 2026. All permits are concentrated in Dawson County, Texas, targeting the Permian Basin formation. Data is sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Ike Operating, LLC has filed 9 drilling permits between August 2024 and May 2026, all in Dawson County, Texas
- 100% of permit activity targets the Permian Basin formation, indicating focused geographic and geological strategy
- Most recent permit (Shenandoah 22-10 B 4DN) was filed May 8, 2026, with a 77-foot lateral
- The operator's longest laterals reach approximately 21,140 feet (Denali 25-1 A 2DN and Denali 25-1 C 6DN)
- Permit filings serve as leading indicators of where operators are allocating capital and future production potential
- Data is sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings
- All listed wells have been permitted but had not yet started producing as of June 1, 2026
- Mineral owners near these permits may see new production activity affecting their royalty streams

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity:** The page provides a complete table of all 9 drilling permits filed by Ike Operating, LLC over the last 24 months, including permit dates, well names, API numbers, counties, states, formations, and lateral lengths.

**Geographic Concentration:** All 9 permits are located in Dawson County, Texas, showing no Oklahoma activity despite the operator being licensed in both states.

**Formation Focus:** 100% of drilling activity targets the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas formations in North America.

**Lateral Lengths:** Five permits include reported lateral lengths ranging from 77 feet to 21,140 feet, with the longer laterals filed in 2025 suggesting modern horizontal drilling techniques.

**Named Wells:** Well names include Shenandoah, Denali, Cuyahoga Valley, Joshua Tree, and Capitol Reef series, following national park naming conventions.

**Mineral Owner Implications:** The page emphasizes that mineral owners near these permits may have interests poised for new production and should consider free valuations.

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