Texas Drilling Permits: Week of October 05–October 12, 2026 — RRC Activity Report

Texas Drilling Permits: Week of October 05–October 12, 2026 — RRC Activity Report

The Texas Railroad Commission recorded 121 new drilling permits for the week of October 05 through October 12, 2026, reflecting continued operator confidence as WTI crude settled at $93.14 per barrel, up $4.86 from the prior close. The price jump appears to be supporting permitting momentum across the Permian Basin, which accounted for 67 of the week's total filings, underscoring its continued dominance in regional drilling activity.

County-level data shows Lea County leading all areas with 45 new permits, followed by Eddy County with 22. Both counties sit within the broader Permian Basin footprint and remain hotspots for operators targeting the Delaware Basin's prolific formations. Glasscock County posted 9 permits, Live Oak County added 7, and Webb County rounded out the top five with 4 new filings. The spread of activity across these counties highlights sustained development in both the Permian core and South Texas plays.

On the operator side, EOG Resources Inc. topped the list with 27 permits, reaffirming its position as one of the most active drillers in the current cycle. Mewbourne Oil Co. followed with 17 permits, with several of its Eddy County filings — including permit numbers NM-30-015-59038, NM-30-015-59039, NM-30-015-59040, and NM-30-015-59041 — appearing among this week's highest-priority permits. Diamondback E&P LLC logged 12 permits, while Spur Energy Partners LLC and Texas Standard Operating NM LLC added 6 and 5 permits, respectively. These five operators collectively accounted for a significant share of the week's total activity, signaling concentrated capital deployment among a handful of key players.

Among the standout filings, permit #919118 from Aguila Operating Company LLC in Grayson County also drew attention, though estimated spud timing remains TBD across all five highest-priority permits listed this week. For land professionals and oilfield service providers, tracking these early-stage filings is critical for anticipating rig mobilization, service contracts, and acreage positioning before operators move into active drilling phases.

With crude prices climbing and permit volume holding steady, operators across Lea, Eddy, Glasscock, Live Oak, and Webb counties appear to be positioning for sustained Q4 activity. Firms monitoring permit trends should pay close attention to Mewbourne Oil Co.'s cluster of Eddy County filings and EOG Resources' broad permitting footprint, as both could signal near-term drilling program expansions.

DownHole Digital monitors RRC permit filings in real time, giving E&P teams, land professionals, and oilfield service companies early visibility into operator activity before it hits mainstream reporting. Staying ahead of permit trends like these can mean the difference between reactive and proactive business development in a fast-moving market.

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