Texas Drilling Permits: Week of June 02–June 09, 2026 — RRC Activity Report
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) processed 187 new drilling permits for the week of June 02–June 09, 2026. This level of permitting activity reflects a steady pace of development across the state’s most prolific basins, even as market volatility persists. During this reporting period, WTI crude prices saw a downward adjustment, closing at $89.60 per barrel, representing a decrease of $3.44 compared to the prior close. Despite the price fluctuation, E&P operators continue to secure the necessary regulatory approvals to maintain their development pipelines.
Permitting activity remains heavily concentrated in the Permian Basin, which continues to dominate the state’s upstream landscape. Midland County led the state this week with 24 new permits, followed by Martin County with 18. Upton, Reeves, and Loving counties each recorded 14 permits, underscoring the sustained interest in the Midland and Delaware sub-basins. For oilfield service providers and land professionals, tracking these specific county-level trends is essential for resource allocation and logistical planning. DownHole Digital provides real-time monitoring of these RRC filings, allowing industry professionals to stay ahead of regional drilling shifts as they happen.
Operator activity during this week was led by EOG Resources, Inc., which secured 32 new permits. Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. followed with 25 permits, while Chevron U.S.A. Inc. added 13 to its portfolio. Ovintiv USA Inc. and Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC rounded out the top five, each filing 12 permits. These figures highlight the strategic focus of major operators as they manage their drilling inventories in response to current market conditions.
Several high-priority permits were also noted across various regions of the state. These include Permit #916101 for Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. in Johnson County and Permit #916100 for Empire Texas Operating LLC in Madison County. Additionally, Diamondback E&P LLC secured two permits in Andrews County (Permit #916113 and Permit #916114), and FW Eagle Ford I, LLC received approval for Permit #916122 in Gonzales County. While estimated spud dates for these specific projects remain to be determined, their filing indicates active interest in both the Permian and emerging play areas.
As the industry navigates the current pricing environment, having access to accurate, timely data is a competitive advantage for any E&P firm or service provider. By keeping a close watch on RRC permit issuance, stakeholders can better anticipate where capital expenditure will be directed in the coming months. For those looking to streamline their data acquisition, DownHole Digital offers comprehensive tools to track these developments as they are reported.
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