Texas Drilling Permits: Week of April 24–May 01, 2026 — RRC Activity Report
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued 140 new drilling permits during the week of April 24–May 01, 2026, signaling continued activity across the state's oil and gas sector. This report provides a snapshot of the week's key trends, offering valuable insights for E&P companies, land professionals, and oilfield service providers.
Midland County led the pack with 16 permits, followed by Pecos County with 13 and Martin County with 10. Reagan and Atascosa counties each saw 8 permits issued. This distribution highlights the ongoing focus on the Permian Basin, while also indicating activity in other regions.
OVINTIV USA INC. topped the operator list, securing 16 permits. Kinder Morgan Production Co LLC and EOG Resources, Inc. each obtained 11 permits. Admiral Permian Operating LLC and Triple Crown Resources, LLC followed with 8 and 7 permits, respectively. These figures underscore the investment and operational strategies of key players in the Texas oil and gas landscape.
Several permits of interest were issued this week. COMSTOCK OIL & GAS, LLC received permits in Panola County (Permit #915078 and #915090), while OXYROCK OPERATING, LLC secured a permit in Martin County (Permit #915079). CAPITAN ENERGY, INCORPORATED was granted a permit in Culberson County (Permit #915064), and FORZA OPERATING, LLC received a permit in Victoria County (Permit #907134). Estimated spud dates for these permits are yet to be determined.
The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil closed at $106.13/bbl, up $9.76 from the prior close, which may incentivize further drilling activity in the coming weeks.
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