# West Bay Exploration Company — Oil & Gas Operator Profile

> West Bay Exploration Company is an oil and gas operator registered with the Texas Railroad Commission, based in CA. This is a first-party operator-intelligence profile compiled by Buckhead Energy from state oil & gas regulator records.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/west-bay-exploration-company
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Data as of:** 2026-08-16

## Portfolio — wells operated
- **Total wells operated:** 458
- **Wells that have produced:** 186
- **Active states:** MI
- **County footprint:** Jackson County, MI
- **Primary formation/play:** Antrim

## Recent drilling activity
- **Drilling permits (trailing 24 months):** 9
- **Recently spudded wells (90 days):** 0
- **Newly producing wells (6 months):** 0
- **DUC inventory (drilled, uncompleted):** 0
- **Active in:** CA, MI
- **Top counties:** Kern County, CA (3); Ionia County, MI (2); Santa Barbara County, CA (1); Gladwin County, MI (1); Calhoun County, MI (1)

## Operator registry details
- **Registered address:** CA

## Frequently asked questions
**How many wells does West Bay Exploration Company operate?**
West Bay Exploration Company operates 458 oil and gas wells across MI, of which 186 have produced, based on state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy (as of 2026-08-16).

**Can I sell mineral rights or royalties under West Bay Exploration Company-operated wells?**
Yes. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under West Bay Exploration Company-operated wells directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, and a 7-14 day close, with no obligation. Sell page: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell-mineral-rights/west-bay-exploration-company

## Related
- Operator profile (HTML): https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/west-bay-exploration-company
- Latest TX & OK drilling permits: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/west-bay-exploration-company/permits
- Recent drilling activity dashboard: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/west-bay-exploration-company/recent-activity
- Sell West Bay Exploration Company-operated mineral rights: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell-mineral-rights/west-bay-exploration-company

## About Buckhead Energy
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