# Justin Energy Drilling Permits in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas

**TL;DR:** Justin Energy has filed 9 oil and gas drilling permits over the last 24 months, with the most recent dated November 4, 2025. All 9 permits are concentrated in Miami County, Kansas, targeting the Forest City Basin. Data is sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly as of August 5, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Justin Energy has 9 active drilling permits on file across a 24-month lookback period, all filed between October 30, 2025, and November 4, 2025
- 100% of recent drilling activity is focused on Miami County, Kansas, in the Forest City Basin formation
- All nine permitted wells are part of the "TARR Q" well series, indicating a focused development program in a single area
- Permits represent wells that have been approved but had not yet started producing as of the most recent data refresh
- Permit data is sourced from state regulator filings (Texas Railroad Commission, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, and Kansas Corporation Commission) and updated monthly
- No lateral length data is available for these vertical or short-lateral Forest City Basin wells
- Mineral owners near Justin Energy permits may be positioned for new production and royalty income

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview:** Justin Energy has filed 9 permits in the past 24 months, with all permits concentrated in a narrow two-week window from late October to early November 2025. This focused permitting activity suggests a planned development campaign rather than exploratory drilling.

**Geographic Concentration:** All drilling permits are located in Miami County, Kansas, representing 100% geographic concentration in a single county. No permits were filed in Texas or Oklahoma during this period despite those states being mentioned in the page metadata.

**Formation and Play Focus:** The Forest City Basin accounts for all 9 permits. This basin is known for conventional oil and gas production and represents a mature producing area in southeastern Kansas.

**Permit Details:** The nine wells are designated TARR Q-1 through TARR Q-18 (with some numbers skipped), suggesting a multi-well development project on a single lease or unit. No lateral lengths are reported, which is typical for vertical wells or conventional drilling programs.

**Data Currency and Sourcing:** Permit information is current as of August 5, 2026, and is refreshed monthly from official state regulatory filings. Wells listed had not yet begun production as of the last data update.

**Mineral Owner Implications:** The page emphasizes that mineral owners near these permits may be positioned for new production and offers free valuations for those considering holding for royalties or selling their interests.

## Dataset Variables

No JSON-LD Dataset was included in the page source. The permit table tracks these variables for each well:

- Permit Date
- Well Name
- API Number (unique well identifier)
- County
- State
- Formation/Play
- Lateral Length (in feet, where applicable)

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