# Macpherson Operating Company Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Macpherson Operating Company has filed 1 oil and gas drilling permit in the last 24 months, most recently on June 17, 2025. The permit is located in Kern County, California (not Texas or Oklahoma as originally stated), targeting the San Joaquin Basin. Data is sourced from state regulatory filings and refreshed monthly as of August 5, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Macpherson Operating Company has filed only 1 drilling permit in the 24-month tracking period
- The most recent permit was filed on June 17, 2025, for the Ring 18 WD-1 well
- All current permit activity is concentrated in Kern County, California, specifically targeting the San Joaquin Basin
- Permits represent wells that have been approved but have not yet started producing as of the last data refresh
- Drilling permits serve as a leading indicator of where operators are deploying capital and planning future production
- Permit data is sourced directly from state regulator filings and updated monthly
- Mineral owners near permitted areas may see new production activity that could affect royalty potential

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview:** The page tracks drilling permits filed by Macpherson Operating Company over a 24-month lookback period. Each permit represents a new well application and indicates where the operator plans to invest capital for future production.

**Geographic Concentration:** All current permit activity is located in Kern County, California, with 1 permit filed. The operator is focusing exclusively on the San Joaquin Basin play in this region.

**Permit Details:** The single permit on file is for the Ring 18 WD-1 well (API #04030429250000), filed on June 17, 2025, in Kern County, targeting the San Joaquin Basin. No lateral length information is provided for this permit.

**Data Sources and Freshness:** Permit information is sourced from state regulatory bodies including the Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Data is current as of August 5, 2026, and undergoes monthly refreshes to maintain accuracy.

**Mineral Owner Implications:** The page notes that mineral owners holding rights near permitted locations may be positioned for new production activity, which could impact both holding-for-royalty and sale-evaluation strategies.

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