# Leaf River Energy Center Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Leaf River Energy Center has filed 5 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permits dated November 21, 2024. All 5 permits are concentrated in Smith County, Mississippi (note: despite the page focus on TX/OK, actual permit data shows MS locations). Permit data is sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly as of August 5, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Leaf River Energy Center has 5 active drilling permits on file, all dated November 21, 2024
- All 5 permits are located in Smith County, Mississippi, designated as wells LREC CW-H1 through LREC CW-H5
- Formation/play and lateral length data are not disclosed in the current permit filings
- Permits represent wells that have been approved but had not yet started producing as of the most recent data refresh
- State regulator data is refreshed monthly and includes filings from the Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission
- New drilling permits serve as leading indicators of where operators are deploying capital
- Mineral owners near these permit locations may have opportunities for new royalty production or sale evaluations

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Table:** Lists all 5 drilling permits filed by Leaf River Energy Center over the last 24 months. Each entry includes permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play (not disclosed), and lateral footage (not disclosed). All permits share the same filing date of November 21, 2024.

**Geographic Concentration:** Smith County, Mississippi accounts for 100% of Leaf River Energy Center's recent permitting activity, with all 5 permits concentrated in this single county.

**Mineral Owner Opportunity:** Mineral owners holding rights near newly permitted locations may see new production activity and should consider obtaining a free valuation to understand the impact on their interests, whether holding for royalties or evaluating a sale.

**Data Sourcing and Refresh:** Permit information is sourced directly from state regulator filings (Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission) and updated monthly. Current data is as of August 5, 2026, covering a 24-month lookback period.

## Related Topics

- [Leaf River Energy Center Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/leaf-river-energy-center)
- [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)

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