Texas Drilling Permits: Week of May 25–June 01, 2026 — RRC Activity Report
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued a total of 205 new drilling permits during the week of May 25 to June 01, 2026, signaling continued activity across the state's oil and gas sector. This report provides a snapshot of the week's permitting landscape, highlighting key counties, active operators, and notable permit filings.
Midland County led the pack with 30 permits issued, followed by Loving and Glasscock counties, each with 21 permits. Gaines County saw 15 permits, and San Augustine County received 14 permits. These figures reflect the ongoing development and exploration efforts in the Permian Basin and other active regions within Texas.
Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc. topped the list of operators with 36 permits. OXY USA Inc. secured 24 permits, while Admiral Permian Operating LLC received 15. Marathon Oil EF LLC and Apex Natural Gas, LLC also demonstrated significant activity, with 12 and 9 permits, respectively.
Several permits were flagged as high-priority this week. These included Permit #915888 in Caldwell County filed by LEFT BEHIND RECOVERY, LLC; Permit #915907 in Dimmit County filed by EL TORO RESOURCES LLC; Permit #915886 in Morris County filed by ROSE CITY RESOURCES, LLC; Permit #872192 in Andrews County filed by OVINTIV USA INC.; and Permit #915889 in Gaines County filed by OXY USA INC. The estimated spud dates for these permits are still to be determined.
With West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil trading at $90.45 per barrel, up $1.77 from the prior close, the economic incentives for exploration and production remain strong. For those seeking real-time updates and comprehensive analysis of Texas drilling permit activity, consider leveraging the data monitoring services offered by DownHole Digital. Learn more at downhole.digital