# Rfe Operating, LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

## TL;DR

Rfe Operating, LLC has filed 24 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated May 7, 2026. The operator is primarily active in Harrison County, TX (17 permits) and the East Texas Basin (20 permits), with lateral lengths ranging from approximately 8,500 to 11,400 feet. Permits represent planned wells that had not yet started producing as of June 1, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- Rfe Operating, LLC has filed 24 drilling permits in TX and OK over a 24-month period ending June 2026, indicating active capital deployment in these regions
- Harrison County, TX dominates permit activity with 17 of 24 total permits, followed by Rusk County, TX (4 permits) and Marion County, TX (3 permits)
- The East Texas Basin accounts for 20 of the 24 permits, representing the operator's primary geological target
- Recent permit activity shows a focus on multi-well pad development, with related well names like "SHINNECOCK-MUIRFIELD" and "THUNDER VALLEY" series
- Lateral lengths for horizontal wells range from 8,477 feet to 11,404 feet, consistent with modern unconventional drilling techniques
- Two saltwater disposal (SWD) wells were permitted in Harrison County in May 2025, supporting produced water handling infrastructure
- Permit dates span from May 2025 through May 2026, with clustering in late 2025 and early 2026 indicating increased drilling tempo
- Mineral owners near permitted locations may see new production and royalty streams once wells are drilled and completed

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity**: The page displays a complete table of all 24 drilling permits filed by Rfe Operating, LLC over the past 24 months, sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings. Each entry includes permit date, well name, API number, county, state, formation/play, and lateral length where available. The data is refreshed monthly and was current as of June 1, 2026.

**Geographic Concentration**: Harrison County, TX leads with 17 permits (71% of total activity), followed by Rusk County with 4 permits and Marion County with 3 permits. All permit activity is concentrated in Texas, with no Oklahoma permits filed during the 24-month period despite the state being mentioned in the page scope.

**Formation Focus**: The East Texas Basin is the dominant play with 20 permits, representing 83% of total activity. Several recent permits lack formation data, possibly indicating pending regulatory updates or data entry delays at the time of refresh.

**Well Design**: Lateral lengths range from 8,477 feet to 11,404 feet, with an average around 10,000 feet for wells with reported laterals. Two saltwater disposal wells were permitted with no lateral length (vertical wells).

**Development Patterns**: Multi-well pad development is evident from naming conventions, with the "SHINNECOCK-MUIRFIELD" pad having at least 12 planned wells, "THUNDER VALLEY" pad having 12 wells, and several single-well projects in Marion and Rusk Counties.

## Related Topics

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