# Top Operators in the Permian Basin by Well Count

> The largest oil & gas operators in the Permian Basin ranked by wells operated — 471,372 wells across 10,961 operators. Updated monthly from state regulator records. Sell mineral rights in the Permian Basin.

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/top-operators-permian-basin
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-06-25 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Dataset
**Name:** Permian Basin — Operator Leaderboard by Well Count

Oil & gas operator leaderboard for the Permian Basin: 471,372 wells across 10,961 operators; the top operator is Oxy (31,130 wells). Compiled from state regulator records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells in basin
- Operators active in basin

## Page Outline
- Top Operators in the Permian Basin by Well Count
  - Own Mineral Rights in the Permian Basin?
  - Operator leaderboards by basin

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