# Ricks Consulting Recent Drilling Activity in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Ricks Consulting shows minimal recent drilling activity with 1 permit filed in the last 24 months in Oklahoma's Washington County targeting the Excello-Mulky formation. The operator 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 daily from state regulatory filings.

## Key Takeaways

- Ricks Consulting filed 1 drilling permit in the last 24 months — the Bussman #H2 well in Washington County, Oklahoma (April 2026)
- Zero wells spudded in the last 90 days indicates no active drilling operations in the most recent quarter
- Zero new producers in the last 6 months means no wells have begun production recently
- The operator has no drilled-uncompleted (DUC) wells waiting for completion
- Primary geographic focus is Washington County, Oklahoma with activity targeting the Excello-Mulky formation
- Lateral length data was not disclosed for the permitted Bussman #H2 well
- Activity data is sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission well-header records
- Mineral owners with interests operated by Ricks Consulting should note that new permits or producing wells can materially affect mineral values

## Page Highlights

**Activity Overview:** Ricks Consulting has filed 1 permit in the last 24 months across Oklahoma operations. Current drilling and completion activity is minimal with no recent spuds, no new producers, and no DUC inventory.

**Geographic Concentration:** All activity is concentrated in Washington County, Oklahoma, representing 100% of the operator's recent drilling-related filings.

**Target Formation:** The operator is exclusively targeting the Excello-Mulky formation based on available permit data.

**Recent Permit Detail:** The most recent permit is for the Bussman #H2 well (API 35147282120000), filed April 13, 2026, in Washington County targeting the Excello-Mulky formation.

**Data Currency:** All statistics are refreshed daily from state regulator filings and are current as of August 13, 2026.

## Related Topics

- [Ricks Consulting Operator Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/ricks-consulting)
- [Ricks Consulting Drilling Permit History](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/ricks-consulting/permits)
- [Top Oklahoma Operators Leaderboard](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/oklahoma)
- [Oklahoma Industry Snapshot](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/resources/oklahoma)

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