# Wes Water Holdings LLC Drilling Permits in Texas and Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** Wes Water Holdings LLC has filed 32 oil and gas drilling permits in Texas and Oklahoma over the last 24 months, with the most recent permit dated February 23, 2026. The operator is focused heavily on the Permian Basin in West Texas, with the majority of permits concentrated in Loving County (21 permits) and Reeves County (10 permits). Data is sourced from state regulator filings and refreshed monthly.

## Key Takeaways

- Wes Water Holdings LLC has filed 32 drilling permits across Texas and Oklahoma in the 24-month period ending June 2026
- 66% of all permits (21 of 32) are concentrated in Loving County, Texas
- The Permian Basin accounts for 25 permits (78% of total activity), with an additional 7 permits in the Avalon-Bone Spring formation
- Most recent permit activity occurred in February 2026 (VEGA 28-41 1D well in Loving County)
- Typical lateral lengths range from 149 to 155 feet based on filed permits
- All permits listed represent wells that have been approved but had not yet started producing as of the June 2026 data refresh
- Permit data is sourced directly from the Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission
- Monthly data refreshes ensure mineral owners can track where the operator is deploying capital

## Page Highlights

**Recent Drilling Activity Overview:** The operator filed 32 permits over 24 months ending June 1, 2026, with the most recent filing on February 23, 2026. All permits are sourced from Texas Railroad Commission and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings and represent wells approved but not yet producing.

**Geographic Focus:** Loving County, Texas dominates with 21 permits, followed by Reeves County with 10 permits and Culberson County with 1 permit. No Oklahoma permits appear in the 24-month dataset despite the operator being licensed in both states.

**Formation Targets:** The Permian Basin formation accounts for 25 permits (78% of activity), while the Avalon-Bone Spring formation represents 7 permits (22%). All activity is concentrated in West Texas unconventional plays.

**Permit Timeline:** Permit filings show concentrated activity in early 2026 (January-February) with 11 permits filed, steady activity through mid-2025 (August-November) with 9 permits, and sporadic filings in the second half of 2024.

**Well Naming Conventions:** Recent permits use astronomical naming schemes (VEGA, SCORPIO, LEO, DRACO, LIBRA, RIGEL, PHOENIX, ORION) while older permits use the DBM designation followed by township/range identifiers.

## Tracked Data Variables

While no JSON-LD Dataset schema was present on this page, the permit table tracks these key variables for each drilling permit:

- Permit date (filing date with state regulator)
- Well name (operator-assigned designation)
- API number (unique 10-digit well identifier assigned by state)
- County and state location
- Formation or play being targeted
- Lateral length in feet (horizontal drilling extent)

## Related Topics

- [Wes Water Holdings LLC Profile](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/wes-water-holdings-llc)
- [Full Operator Directory](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators)
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