Ector County Drilling Permits
Every permit issued by the Texas Railroad Commission in Ector County — updated daily, data through 2026-07-20.
Ector County permitting is running 6.3 permits a month over the trailing 90 days (19 total, down 64% on the prior quarter). 4 were issued in the past week. DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC leads with 83 permits in the past 12 months, one of 19 operators active in the county.
Last 30 Days
15
Operators (30d)
3
Latest Permit
2026-07-20
All Time
16,059
16,059 permits
| ISSUED | PERMIT | API | LEASE | OPERATOR | TYPE | DEPTH | HZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-05 | 906402 | 42-135-44095 | RING SHOEBAR SWD 28 #1 | RING ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 10,850 | |
| 2025-03-04 | 906148 | 42-135-44087 | HOLT, O. B. SR. ET AL #6 | MULLOY OPERATING, INC. | DRILL | 4,600 | |
| 2025-02-28 | 906205 | 42-135-44090 | HS RATLIFF 0517D #04H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2025-02-28 | 906205 | 42-135-44090 | HS RATLIFF 0517D #04H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2025-02-28 | 906205 | 42-135-44090 | HS RATLIFF 0517D #04H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2025-02-28 | 906205 | 42-135-44090 | HS RATLIFF 0517D #04H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2025-02-28 | 906205 | 42-135-44090 | HS RATLIFF 0517D #04H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2025-02-28 | 906203 | 42-135-44088 | HS RATLIFF 0517B #02H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2025-02-28 | 906203 | 42-135-44088 | HS RATLIFF 0517B #02H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2025-02-28 | 906203 | 42-135-44088 | HS RATLIFF 0517B #02H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2025-02-28 | 906203 | 42-135-44088 | HS RATLIFF 0517B #02H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2025-02-28 | 906203 | 42-135-44088 | HS RATLIFF 0517B #02H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 11,700 | Y |
| 2024-12-27 | 904886 | 42-135-44084 | COBB POOL 3724A #01H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 12,000 | Y |
| 2024-12-27 | 904886 | 42-135-44084 | COBB POOL 3724A #01H | CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | DRILL | 12,000 | Y |
| 2024-12-19 | 904815 | 42-135-10667 | SCHARBAUER EIDSON #101 | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | RENTR | 8,400 | |
| 2024-12-19 | 904814 | 42-135-06139 | SCHARBAUER EIDSON #1 | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | RENTR | 6,507 | |
| 2024-12-19 | 904813 | 42-135-31130 | EIDSON E #1 | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | RENTR | 8,490 | |
| 2024-12-19 | 904599 | 42-135-44083 | AVERITT 15-22 #4H | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | DRILL | 12,500 | Y |
| 2024-12-16 | 904598 | 42-135-44082 | AVERITT 15-22 #3H | DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | DRILL | 12,500 | Y |
| 2024-12-11 | 904441 | 42-135-44081 | CONNELL, W.E. NCT-5 #150 | CROSS TIMBERS ENERGY, LLC | DRILL | 10,000 | |
| 2024-12-03 | 903654 | 42-135-37387 | HOLT, O. B., TRACT 4 #1101 | TEXLAND PETROLEUM, L.P. | RECOMP | 12,350 | |
| 2024-11-18 | 904070 | 42-135-44080 | MILLARD 'D' #106 | RING ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 8,500 | |
| 2024-11-18 | 904070 | 42-135-44080 | MILLARD 'D' #106 | RING ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 8,500 | |
| 2024-11-18 | 904062 | 42-135-44079 | SCHARBAUER C NW #108 | RING ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 8,500 | |
| 2024-11-15 | 903975 | 42-135-43862 | SCHARBAUER C NW #105 | RING ENERGY, INC. | RECOMP | 6,962 | |
| 2024-11-14 | 903335 | 42-135-37798 | RJ 5 #1L | OXY USA WTP LP | RECOMP | 10,300 | |
| 2024-11-14 | 902888 | 42-135-43693 | SOUTH BR ODESSA #1 | OXY USA INC. | RECOMP | 10,200 | |
| 2024-11-07 | 903550 | 42-135-44077 | RATLIFF JGA4 #2904TH | COG OPERATING LLC | DRILL | 13,000 | Y |
| 2024-11-07 | 903549 | 42-135-44076 | RATLIFF JGA3 #2903TH | COG OPERATING LLC | DRILL | 13,000 | Y |
| 2024-11-07 | 903548 | 42-135-44075 | RATLIFF JGA2 #2902TH | COG OPERATING LLC | DRILL | 13,000 | Y |
| 2024-11-07 | 903548 | 42-135-44075 | RATLIFF JGA2 #2902TH | COG OPERATING LLC | DRILL | 13,000 | Y |
| 2024-11-01 | 903715 | 42-135-44078 | BLANCHE #1H | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | DRILL | 9,000 | Y |
| 2024-10-08 | 902969 | 42-135-01448 | CONNELL, W. E. NCT-3 #48D | CROSS TIMBERS ENERGY, LLC | RECOMP | 8,954 | |
| 2024-10-04 | 903023 | 42-135-36972 | WOOTTON #6 | CROSS TIMBERS ENERGY, LLC | RECOMP | 6,150 | |
| 2024-09-19 | 902694 | 42-135-44074 | HEADLEE 5E #203HC | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-19 | 902694 | 42-135-44074 | HEADLEE 5E #203HG | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-19 | 902694 | 42-135-44074 | HEADLEE 5E #203HC | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-18 | 902697 | 42-135-44072 | HEADLEE 5E #204HD | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-18 | 902690 | 42-135-44071 | HEADLEE 5D #202HG | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-18 | 902684 | 42-135-44073 | HEADLEE 5D #201HD | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-18 | 902697 | 42-135-44072 | HEADLEE 5F #204HF | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-18 | 902697 | 42-135-44072 | HEADLEE 5E #204HD | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-18 | 902690 | 42-135-44071 | HEADLEE 5E #202HD | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-18 | 902690 | 42-135-44071 | HEADLEE 5D #202HG | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-18 | 902684 | 42-135-44073 | HEADLEE 5D #201HF | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-18 | 902684 | 42-135-44073 | HEADLEE 5D #201HD | OVINTIV USA INC. | DRILL | 10,500 | Y |
| 2024-09-10 | 902560 | 42-135-44070 | MILLARD -C- SWD #2 | RING ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 9,300 | |
| 2024-08-30 | 902370 | 42-135-44069 | PATRICIA UNIT #1H | ARES ENERGY, LTD. | DRILL | 12,500 | Y |
| 2024-08-30 | 902370 | 42-135-44069 | PATRICIA UNIT #1H | ARES ENERGY, LTD. | DRILL | 12,500 | Y |
| 2024-08-27 | 901665 | 42-135-31437 | EMMONS UNIT 'A' #119 | AGHORN OPERATING, INC. | RECOMP | 4,800 |
Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit master (OGA049M), refreshed daily. See also operators in Ector County.