# Ritchie Exploration — Wells Operated & U.S. Footprint

> Ritchie Exploration is an active Kansas independent operating across more than 40 counties, with continued permitting and completion activity statewide.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/ritchie-exploration
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Headquarters:** Wichita, Kansas  |  **Ownership:** Independent operator
**Data as of:** 2026-06-30

## Portfolio — wells operated (nationwide)
- **Total wells operated:** 2,641
- **Producing wells:** 1,667
- **DUC inventory:** 851
- **States with operated wells:** 10

## Wells by state
- Kansas: 2,060 wells (1,133 producing)
- West Virginia: 500 wells (499 producing)
- Colorado: 44 wells (18 producing)
- Texas: 11 wells (9 producing)
- Illinois: 9 wells (0 producing)
- North Dakota: 8 wells (2 producing)
- Ohio: 3 wells (3 producing)
- Nebraska: 3 wells (2 producing)
- Kentucky: 1 wells (0 producing)
- Pennsylvania: 1 wells (1 producing)

## Top counties
- Graham County, KS: 290 wells
- Ritchie County, WV: 281 wells
- Trego County, KS: 190 wells
- Gove County, KS: 184 wells
- Ness County, KS: 153 wells
- Lane County, KS: 141 wells
- Ellis County, KS: 136 wells
- Ford County, KS: 132 wells
- Logan County, KS: 93 wells
- Rooks County, KS: 80 wells

## Top formations & plays
- Central Kansas Uplift: 1,010 wells
- Anadarko Basin: 901 wells
- Utica: 187 wells
- Marcellus: 133 wells
- Appalachian Basin - (Eastern Overthrust Area): 92 wells
- Medina-Clinton-Tuscarora: 92 wells
- Sedgwick Basin: 49 wells
- Las Animas Arch: 42 wells

## How many wells does Ritchie Exploration operate?
Ritchie Exploration operates 2,641 oil and gas wells across 10 U.S. states, of which 1,667 are currently producing (state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy, as of 2026-06-30).

## Sell Ritchie Exploration mineral rights & royalties
Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under Ritchie Exploration-operated wells directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, 7-14 day close, no obligation. https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell