# Nichols Operating Recent Drilling Activity in Illinois

**TL;DR:** Nichols Operating has minimal recent drilling activity with only 1 permit filed in the last 24 months in Illinois' Wabash County. The operator currently has no wells spudded in the last 90 days, no new producers in the last 6 months, and no drilled-uncompleted (DUC) inventory on file. Data is refreshed monthly from state regulator filings.

## Key Takeaways

- Nichols Operating filed 1 drilling permit in the last 24 months, with activity concentrated in Wabash County, Illinois
- The operator has no recent spud activity (last 90 days), no new producing wells (last 6 months), and zero DUC inventory
- The single recent permit targets the Illinois Basin formation and was filed on April 3, 2026 for the Johnson 6w-20 well (API: 121852938801)
- Nichols Operating is currently active only in Illinois, with no reported activity in Texas or Oklahoma
- New permits or producing wells on or near a mineral owner's tract can materially change the value of their mineral rights
- Data is sourced from state regulatory agencies including Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission records
- Information is updated monthly with the last refresh dated August 5, 2026

## Page Highlights

**Activity Overview:** Nichols Operating shows limited recent drilling activity with 1 total activity record on file across Illinois. The operator has 1 permit filed in the previous 24 months, zero wells spudded in the last 90 days, zero new producers in the last 6 months, and no drilled-uncompleted wells in inventory.

**Geographic Focus:** All activity is concentrated in Wabash County, Illinois, which accounts for the single activity record on file.

**Target Formations:** The operator is exclusively targeting the Illinois Basin formation based on the single recent permit.

**Recent Permit Details:** The most recent drilling permit was filed on April 3, 2026 for the Johnson 6w-20 well in Wabash County, Illinois, targeting the Illinois Basin. The permit does not specify a lateral length.

**Mineral Owner Implications:** New permits, spuds, or producing wells on or near a mineral owner's tract can materially affect the value of their mineral rights interest.

## Related Topics

- [Nichols Operating Operator Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/nichols-operating)
- [Nichols Operating Drilling Permit History (24 Months)](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/nichols-operating/permits)
- [Browse All Operators](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators)

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