# JMC Exploration Recent Drilling Activity in Arkansas

**TL;DR:** JMC Exploration has filed 2 drilling permits in Arkansas over the last 24 months, both targeting the Fayetteville formation in Johnson and Logan counties. The operator currently has zero wells spudded in the last 90 days, zero new producing wells in the last 6 months, and no drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) inventory on file. Activity data is refreshed daily from state regulator filings and current as of July 18, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- JMC Exploration filed 2 drilling permits in Arkansas during the 24-month period ending July 2026, with both permits issued on July 17, 2024
- The operator's recent activity is concentrated exclusively in Arkansas, with no reported activity in Texas or Oklahoma despite the page meta description
- All recent drilling targets the Fayetteville formation, a major unconventional shale play in the Arkoma Basin
- JMC Exploration shows no active drilling momentum with zero wells spudded in the last 90 days and zero new producers in the last 6 months
- The operator maintains no drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) well inventory, indicating no wells awaiting completion
- Geographic activity is split between Johnson County (1 permit) and Logan County (1 permit) in Arkansas
- The two most recent permits are for the Pye well (API 03071106030000) in Johnson County and the Nicholas well (API 03083103400000) in Logan County

## Page Highlights

**Recent Activity Summary**: JMC Exploration has 2 total activity records on file, all consisting of drilling permits filed in the most recent 24-month period. The operator shows no active drilling (0 spuds in 90 days), no newly producing wells (0 in last 6 months), and maintains no backlog of drilled-but-uncompleted wells.

**Geographic Concentration**: Activity is limited to two Arkansas counties—Johnson County with 1 activity record and Logan County with 1 activity record. Both counties are located in the Fayetteville Shale play area of north-central Arkansas.

**Formation Targeting**: 100% of JMC Exploration's recent activity (2 permits) targets the Fayetteville formation, a Mississippian-age shale formation that has been a significant unconventional natural gas resource in Arkansas.

**Recent Permit Details**: The two most recent permits were both filed on July 17, 2024—the Pye well in Johnson County and the Nicholas well in Logan County. Neither permit record includes lateral length information in the dataset.

**Mineral Owner Implications**: The page emphasizes that new permits or drilling activity on or near a mineral owner's tract can materially affect the value of their mineral rights interest.

## JSON-LD Dataset Summary

No structured data (JSON-LD) is present on this page.

## Related Topics

- [JMC Exploration Operator Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/jmc-exploration)
- [JMC Exploration Drilling Permit History](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/jmc-exploration/recent-activity) (24-month view)
- [Browse All Operators](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators)
- [Sell Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell)

---

**About Buckhead Energy:** Buckhead Energy is a mineral rights acquisition company that purchases oil and gas mineral rights and royalties from mineral owners across the United States. The company provides transparent, data-driven offers based on current operator activity and production data.

**Ready to sell your mineral rights?** Get your free written offer at https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell

## About Buckhead Energy
Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer, not a broker — we purchase mineral and royalty interests with our own capital. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests across all 50 states and has completed acquisitions in 33 states. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006. Buckhead Energy holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Buckhead provides a free written offer. Buckhead Energy typically provides an offer within 24–48 hours. Closings typically take 30–45 days, subject to title review and clearance.

**Sell mineral rights:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell
**Operator directory:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators