Texas Drilling Permits: Week of June 26–July 03, 2026 — RRC Activity Report

Texas Drilling Permits: Week of June 26–July 03, 2026 — RRC Activity Report

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) reported a total of 224 new drilling permits for the week of June 26 through July 03, 2026. This level of activity reflects the ongoing strategic development across the state’s most prolific basins, even as market fluctuations influence short-term operational planning. During this reporting period, WTI crude settled at $68.38 per barrel, marking a decrease of $2.37 compared to the prior close.

Permit volume remained heavily concentrated in the Permian Basin, which continues to lead the state in new development. Andrews County topped the list with 26 new permits, followed closely by Midland County with 24. Upton County saw 18 permits issued, while Martin and Ward counties rounded out the top five with 15 and 12 permits, respectively. For oilfield service providers and land professionals, these figures highlight where capital expenditure and rig mobilization are currently focused.

Operator activity during this week was led by Diamondback E&P LLC, which secured 24 permits. COG Operating LLC followed with 18, while Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc. filed for 17. Ovintiv USA Inc. remained active with 15 permits, and Greenlake Energy Operating, LLC accounted for 12. Monitoring these filings is essential for supply chain management and logistics planning, a task made significantly more efficient by the real-time tracking capabilities provided by DownHole Digital.

Several high-priority permits were logged during this period, signaling upcoming development across diverse regions. Among these are Permit #916689 filed by Paloma Operating, LLC in Wilson County and Permit #916685 by Sabine Energy Inc. in Harrison County. Additionally, Sabalo II Operating, LLC secured Permit #916697 in Andrews County, King Operating Corporation filed Permit #916686 in Ochiltree County, and Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc. added Permit #916717 in Upton County to their portfolio. While estimated spud dates for these projects are currently TBD, these filings represent the next phase of development for these operators.

As the industry navigates the current pricing environment, keeping a pulse on RRC permit activity is critical for maintaining a competitive edge in the field. Whether you are tracking specific operator movements or identifying trends in county-level development, timely data is the cornerstone of effective decision-making. By leveraging the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute reporting tools offered by DownHole Digital, professionals can stay ahead of the curve and optimize their operational strategies in real time.

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