Who are the largest operators in the Michigan Basin?

The largest operators in the Michigan Basin by well count are Riverside Energy Michigan (6,995 wells), Shell Oil Company (1,940 wells), Mid Michigan Gas Storage Company (1,558 wells), Consumers Energy Company (1,447 wells), V C P Michigan LLC (1,385 wells), out of 4,943 operators total.

How many oil & gas wells are in the Michigan Basin?

There are approximately 79,352 oil and gas wells operated across the Michigan Basin, per state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy (as of 2026-06-23).

Can I sell mineral rights in the Michigan Basin?

Yes. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests in the Michigan Basin directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, and a 7-14 day close.

Top Operators in the Michigan Basin by Well Count

The Michigan Basin is a circular intracratonic basin producing from the Antrim shale, Niagaran reefs, and deep gas-storage reservoirs across the Lower Peninsula.

The Michigan Basin has approximately 79,352 wells operated by 4,943 companies. Below are the largest operators by well count. Data as of 2026-06-23.

#	Operator	Wells	Producing
1	Riverside Energy Michigan	6,995	6,500
2	Shell Oil Company	1,940	381
3	Mid Michigan Gas Storage Company	1,558	158
4	Consumers Energy Company	1,447	12
5	V C P Michigan LLC	1,385	1,280
6	Muskegon Operating Company LLC	1,330	1,254
7	Carter Oil Company	1,313	0
8	Presque Isle County Road Commission	1,230	0
9	Oryx Energy Company	1,196	187
10	Terra Energy	1,180	23
11	D T E Gas Company	1,067	18
12	Lambda Energy Resources LLC	1,044	933
13	Muskegon Development Company	979	303
14	Miller Energy	976	701
15	Jordan Development	727	450
16	Union Oil CO Of California	661	32
17	Miller Brothers	654	43
18	Pure Oil Company	642	1
19	Marathon Oil Company	625	261
20	Consolidated Oil & Gas	618	0
21	Belden And Blake CORP Dba Ward Lake Energy	618	110
22	Brazos Oil And Gas Company	584	1
23	Bpx Operating Company	548	144
24	Ohio Oil Company	547	2
25	Savoy Energy	547	155

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Well counts compiled by Buckhead Energy from state oil & gas regulator records (data as of 2026-06-23); reflect wells where each company is the current operator of record in the Michigan Basin. Informational only.