# Upp Operating, LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Upp Operating, LLC has filed 4 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma in the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated January 9, 2026. All permits target the Strawn Basin, with 3 permits in Tarrant County, TX and 1 in Johnson County, TX. Permit data is sourced from state regulatory filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Upp Operating, LLC has 4 active drilling permits on file as of June 1, 2026, covering a 24-month lookback period
- The most recent permits were filed in January 2026, indicating ongoing drilling activity in the Strawn Basin
- All 4 permits target the Strawn Basin formation, demonstrating focused operational strategy in this play
- Tarrant County, TX accounts for 75% of permits (3 wells), with Johnson County, TX holding the remaining 1 permit
- Three horizontal wells (YU UNIT 5H, 6H, and 7H) show lateral lengths ranging from 4,278 to 4,741 feet
- One saltwater disposal (SWD) well was permitted in Johnson County in December 2024
- All listed wells were permitted but not yet producing as of the most recent data refresh
- Mineral owners near permitted areas may see new production activity that could impact royalty income or property valuations

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity**: The page presents a complete table of all drilling permits filed by Upp Operating, LLC in Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months. Permits represent planned wells and serve as leading indicators of where the operator is deploying capital.

**Geographic Focus**: Upp Operating is concentrating activity in two Texas counties: Tarrant County (3 permits) and Johnson County (1 permit). No Oklahoma permits appear in the current dataset.

**Formation Targeting**: All 4 permits target the Strawn Basin, indicating a single-play operational focus within this formation.

**Permit Details**: Three horizontal production wells (YU UNIT series) were permitted in January 2026 with laterals between 4,278 and 4,741 feet. One saltwater disposal well (FERGUSON FOUNDATION SWD 2) was permitted in December 2024.

**Data Methodology**: Permit information is sourced directly from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings and refreshed monthly, with data current as of June 1, 2026.

**Mineral Owner Implications**: The page explains that mineral owners near permitted locations may see new production, which could affect decisions about holding for royalties versus selling interests.

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