# Macpherson Operating Company Recent Drilling Activity in California

**TL;DR:** Macpherson Operating Company has filed 1 drilling permit in the last 24 months in Kern County, California, targeting the San Joaquin Basin. The operator shows no recent spud activity (90 days), no new producing wells (6 months), and maintains zero drilled-uncompleted (DUC) inventory as of August 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Macpherson Operating Company filed 1 drilling permit in the 24-month period ending August 2026, with the most recent permit dated June 17, 2025
- The operator has zero wells spudded in the last 90 days and zero new producing wells in the last 6 months
- All recent activity is concentrated in Kern County, California, targeting the San Joaquin Basin formation
- Macpherson Operating Company maintains no drilled-uncompleted (DUC) well inventory
- The most recent permit on file is for the "Ring 18 Wd-1" well (API 04030429250000) in Kern County with no lateral length reported
- Activity data is refreshed monthly from state regulatory filings and was last updated August 5, 2026
- Mineral owners with interests operated by this company may see valuation impacts from new permits or production activity on nearby tracts

## Page Highlights

**Activity Overview:** Macpherson Operating Company shows minimal recent drilling activity with only 1 permit filed across California in the 24-month tracking period. The operator has no wells in active drilling (spud) phase, no new production, and no backlog of drilled-uncompleted wells.

**Geographic Focus:** All activity is concentrated in Kern County, California, representing 100% of the operator's recent drilling footprint.

**Formation Targeting:** The San Joaquin Basin accounts for all of Macpherson Operating Company's recent permit activity.

**Recent Permits:** The single permit filed in the tracking period is for the Ring 18 Wd-1 well in Kern County, permitted on June 17, 2025. No lateral length data is reported for this vertical or directional well.

**Operational Metrics:** With zero spud activity in the last quarter, zero new producers in the last six months, and no DUC inventory, the operator demonstrates extremely limited current drilling operations.

**Mineral Owner Impact:** New permits or production activity on or near a mineral owner's tract can materially affect the value of their interest, making tracking of operator activity relevant for valuation purposes.

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