Ector County Drilling Permits
Every permit issued by the Texas Railroad Commission in Ector County — updated daily, data through 2026-07-29.
Ector County permitting is running 6.7 permits a month over the trailing 90 days (20 total, down 58% on the prior quarter). 1 was issued in the past week. DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC leads with 84 permits in the past 12 months, one of 19 operators active in the county.
Last 30 Days
10
Operators (30d)
3
Latest Permit
2026-07-29
All Time
16,060
16,060 permits
| ISSUED | PERMIT | API | LEASE | OPERATOR | TYPE | DEPTH | HZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-17 | 716364 | 42-135-41129 | FEE 'BB' #2311 | FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD. | DRILL | 11,400 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 716351 | 42-135-41126 | FEE "BC" #1520 | FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD. | DRILL | 11,400 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 716351 | 42-135-41126 | FEE 'BC' #1520 | FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD. | DRILL | 11,400 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 716344 | 42-135-41122 | FEE 'BC' #1507 | FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD. | DRILL | 11,400 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 716343 | 42-135-41121 | FEE "BC" #1501 | FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD. | DRILL | 11,400 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 716343 | 42-135-41121 | FEE 'BC' #1501 | FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD. | DRILL | 11,400 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 716319 | 42-135-41120 | COWDEN, CLYDE #250 | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | DRILL | 7,100 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 716312 | 42-135-34827 | GOLDSMITH, C. A. ET AL #1507 | XTO ENERGY INC. | RECOMP | 6,304 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 716294 | 42-135-42666 | RATLIFF C #1815 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 716286 | 42-135-41134 | RATLIFF C #1811 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 715937 | 42-135-41108 | PARKER -D- #14 | WALSH & WATTS, INC. | DRILL | 4,500 | |
| 2011-05-17 | 715930 | 42-135-41105 | PARKER 'B' #13 | WALSH & WATTS, INC. | DRILL | 4,500 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 716279 | 42-135-41119 | RATLIFF A #1710 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 716274 | 42-135-41118 | RATLIFF A #1709 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 716250 | 42-135-41115 | RATLIFF B #1608 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 716250 | 42-135-41115 | RATLIFF B #1608 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 716248 | 42-135-41114 | RATLIFF B #1607 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 716245 | 42-135-41113 | RATLIFF B #1606 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 716231 | 42-135-41117 | RATLIFF C #1809 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 716220 | 42-135-41112 | COWDEN, CLYDE #247 | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | DRILL | 7,300 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 714386 | 42-135-40929 | COWDEN, CLYDE #234 | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | DRILL | 7,200 | |
| 2011-05-16 | 714386 | 42-135-40929 | COWDEN, CLYDE #234 | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | DRILL | 7,200 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 716163 | 42-135-41111 | RATLIFF B #1609 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 716150 | 42-135-41110 | RATLIFF A #1708 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 716144 | 42-135-41109 | RATLIFF A #1707 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 716139 | 42-135-41106 | RATLIFF A #1706 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 716137 | 42-135-41107 | RATLIFF A #1705 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 716131 | 42-135-41104 | RATLIFF C #1807 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 716127 | 42-135-41103 | RATLIFF C #1805 | RELIANCE ENERGY, INC. | DRILL | 13,000 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 714729 | 42-135-40978 | GARDENDALE '7' #16 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 714729 | 42-135-40978 | GARDENDALE '7' #16 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 714728 | 42-135-40976 | GARDENDALE "7" #15 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 714728 | 42-135-40976 | GARDENDALE '7' #15 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 714725 | 42-135-40972 | GARDENDALE "7" #12 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-13 | 714725 | 42-135-40972 | GARDENDALE '7' #12 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 716066 | 42-135-41101 | WHITTENBURG #2704 | RSP PERMIAN, LLC | DRILL | 12,000 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 716063 | 42-135-41100 | WHITTENBURG #2703 | RSP PERMIAN, LLC | DRILL | 12,000 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715655 | 42-135-41102 | TATIA #51 | DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. | DRILL | 11,000 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715184 | 42-135-41066 | GARDENDALE "14" #15 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715184 | 42-135-41066 | GARDENDALE '14' #15 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715176 | 42-135-41062 | GARDENDALE "14" #12 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715176 | 42-135-41062 | GARDENDALE '14' #12 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715172 | 42-135-41063 | GARDENDALE "14" #10 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715172 | 42-135-41063 | GARDENDALE '14' #10 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715149 | 42-135-41043 | GARDENDALE "10" #14 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715149 | 42-135-41043 | GARDENDALE '10' #14 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715149 | 42-135-41043 | GARDENDALE '10' #14 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715143 | 42-135-41041 | GARDENDALE "10" #12 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 715143 | 42-135-41041 | GARDENDALE '10' #12 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 | |
| 2011-05-12 | 714762 | 42-135-40991 | GARDENDALE "6" #12 | BERRY OIL COMP. | DRILL | 11,900 |
Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit master (OGA049M), refreshed daily. See also operators in Ector County.