Texas Drilling Permits: Week of June 23–June 30, 2026 — RRC Activity Report

Texas Drilling Permits: Week of June 23–June 30, 2026 — RRC Activity Report

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) processed 116 new drilling permits during the week of June 23–June 30, 2026. This activity remains a critical indicator for E&P companies, land professionals, and oilfield service providers navigating the current market landscape. As of this reporting period, WTI crude is priced at $70.97 per barrel, reflecting a slight decrease of $0.95 compared to the prior close. Despite market fluctuations, operators continue to secure acreage and prepare for future spud activity across the state’s most prolific basins.

Permit volume was heavily concentrated in the Permian Basin, reflecting the region's ongoing status as the primary engine of Texas oil production. Midland County led the state with 17 new permits, followed closely by Martin County with 15. Rounding out the top counties were Ward, Loving, and Andrews, each recording 8 permits for the week. This distribution highlights a continued focus on core development areas where infrastructure and geological certainty remain high.

Operator activity during this period was led by Ovintiv USA Inc. and Diamondback E&P LLC, both of which secured 15 permits each. Other notable operators filing for new drilling activity included Greenlake Energy Operating, LLC, Firebird Energy II LLC, and Chevron U. S. A. Inc., with each company accounting for 6 permits. Monitoring these filings is essential for service companies looking to align their assets with the most active operators in the field. For those tracking these developments as they happen, DownHole Digital provides real-time monitoring of RRC permit filings, allowing teams to react faster to shifting operator strategies.

Several high-priority permits were also noted during this window, signaling upcoming development in specific sectors. U.S. Energy Development Corp filed three permits in Reeves County (#916647, #916648, and #916650). Additionally, BTA Oil Producers, LLC secured a permit in Crane County (#916644), and Sonerra Resources Corporation filed in Nacogdoches County (#916620). While estimated spud dates for these locations are currently to be determined, these filings represent the latest intent-to-drill data available from the RRC.

As the industry balances production goals against current price volatility, staying informed on permit trends is vital for resource allocation and business development. Whether you are managing land assets or coordinating field services, tracking the movement of top-tier operators across the Midland and Delaware basins is a prerequisite for operational success in the current climate.

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