# Il Exploration & Production Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

## TL;DR

Il Exploration & Production has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit across Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated May 29, 2025. All permitted activity is concentrated in Crawford County, Illinois, targeting the Illinois Basin formation. Permit data is sourced from state regulator filings and updated monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Il Exploration & Production has 1 active drilling permit on file as of the August 5, 2026 data refresh
- The most recent permit was filed on May 29, 2025, for the Dennis 1-A well in Crawford County, Illinois
- All current drilling activity targets the Illinois Basin formation
- Permits listed represent wells that have been approved but have not yet started producing
- Mineral owners near permitted locations may be eligible for royalties or may consider selling their mineral rights
- Data is sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings
- Permit activity serves as a leading indicator of where the operator is allocating capital

## Page Highlights

**Drilling Activity Overview**: Il Exploration & Production has filed 1 permit in the 24-month lookback period ending August 2026. The single permit targets the Illinois Basin in Crawford County, Illinois, and represents a well approved for drilling but not yet in production.

**Geographic Concentration**: All current drilling activity is concentrated in Crawford County, Illinois, with no permits filed in other Texas or Oklahoma counties during the reporting period.

**Formation Targets**: The operator's sole permitted well targets the Illinois Basin formation, indicating a focused geographic and geological strategy.

**Data Sources and Methodology**: Permit information is extracted from official state regulator filings including the Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission, with monthly data refreshes to ensure current accuracy.

**Mineral Owner Implications**: Landowners with mineral rights near permitted locations may be positioned to receive royalty payments or may wish to obtain a free written valuation from Buckhead Energy based on current permit, rig, and production data.

## Dataset Information

No JSON-LD Dataset was present on this page.

## Related Topics

- [Il Exploration & Production Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/il-exploration-production)
- [Full Operator Directory](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators)
- [Sell Your Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell)
- [Mineral Rights Glossary](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/glossary)

---

**About Buckhead Energy**  
Buckhead Energy is a mineral rights acquisition company specializing in purchasing oil and gas royalties and mineral interests across major U.S. producing basins. We provide transparent valuations based on the latest permit, production, and operator data.

**Ready to discuss your mineral rights?** [Get a free, no-obligation valuation](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell) from our team today.