# James Drilling Permit Activity in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** James Drilling has filed 6 oil and gas drilling permits over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated March 18, 2026. All permits are concentrated in Winn Parish, Louisiana (not TX/OK as the page suggests), targeting the Arkla Basin formation. Data is sourced from state regulatory filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- James Drilling has 6 active drilling permits on file, all in Winn Parish, Louisiana, targeting the Arkla Basin play
- The most recent permit was filed on March 18, 2026, for the CAVENHAM C 20 051 well
- Four permits were filed in a single batch on December 10, 2025, suggesting coordinated development activity
- All six permits target wells in the CAVENHAM drilling unit, indicating focused geographic development
- Lateral length information is not available for any of the listed permits
- Permits represent leading indicators of where the operator is deploying capital before wells begin producing
- Mineral owners near these permitted locations may be positioned for new royalty streams or divestiture opportunities

## Page Highlights

**Permit Overview:** The page tracks 6 drilling permits filed by James Drilling over a 24-month period, with data current as of August 5, 2026. Permits are sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings and updated monthly.

**Geographic Concentration:** All drilling activity is concentrated in Winn Parish, Louisiana, with 100% of permits targeting the Arkla Basin formation—indicating a single-play development strategy.

**Recent Filing Activity:** The most recent permit was filed March 18, 2026, with a cluster of four permits filed simultaneously on December 10, 2025, and one earlier permit from December 9, 2024.

**Permit Details Table:** Each permit listing includes permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play, and lateral length (though lateral data is unavailable for these wells).

**Mineral Owner Implications:** The page notes that mineral owners near permitted locations may benefit from new production and encourages them to request free valuations from Buckhead Energy.

## Related Topics

- [James Drilling Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/james-drilling) — full operator overview
- [Full Operator Directory](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators) — complete list of operators tracked
- [Sell Your Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell) — evaluation and transaction information
- [Mineral Rights Glossary](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/mineral-rights-glossary) — industry terminology reference

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