# Valence Operating Company Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Valence Operating Company has filed 12 oil and gas drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated April 1, 2026. The majority of activity is concentrated in the East Texas Basin (9 permits), with top counties being Harrison TX (5 permits) and Smith TX (3 permits). Data is sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- **12 total drilling permits** filed by Valence Operating Company in TX and OK during the 24-month lookback period (data current as of June 1, 2026)
- **East Texas Basin accounts for 75% of activity** with 9 of 12 permits, followed by Gulf Coast Basin with 3 permits
- **Harrison County, TX leads geographically** with 5 permits, followed by Smith County (3 permits) and McMullen County (3 permits)
- **Lateral lengths range from 1,163 to 11,618 feet** where disclosed, indicating horizontal drilling operations
- **Most recent permit filed April 1, 2026** for the Luscombe B (ALLOC) 9H well in Smith County with 10,829-foot lateral
- **Permits represent leading indicators** of where the operator is deploying capital before wells enter production
- **Three McMullen County permits** (Gann Murray A, B, and C wells) were filed on the same date (February 26, 2025), suggesting a multi-well development program
- **Data sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission** and updated monthly

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Table**: Lists all 12 drilling permits chronologically from April 2026 back to June 2024, including well names, API numbers, counties, states, formations/plays, and lateral lengths where available. Wells listed have been permitted but not yet producing as of the data refresh date.

**Geographic Concentration**: Harrison County TX leads with 5 permits, Smith County TX has 3 permits, McMullen County TX has 3 permits, and Cherokee County TX has 1 permit. No Oklahoma permits appear in the 24-month window despite OK being mentioned in the page scope.

**Formation Focus**: East Texas Basin dominates with 9 permits (75% of total activity), Gulf Coast Basin (LA-TX) accounts for 3 permits (25%), indicating the operator's strategic focus on East Texas conventional and unconventional targets.

**Lateral Length Data**: Where disclosed, horizontal laterals range from 1,163 feet (Brewster Nancy Gas Unit 9H) to 11,618 feet (Melodye 1H), with most wells in the 7,000-11,000 foot range, consistent with modern horizontal drilling practices.

**Mineral Owner Implications**: The page offers free written valuations for mineral owners whose properties are near permitted locations, positioning drilling permits as early signals of potential future production and royalty income.

## Related Topics

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