Midland County Drilling Permits
Every permit issued by the Texas Railroad Commission in Midland County — updated daily, data through 2026-08-10.
Midland County permitting is running 63 permits a month over the trailing 90 days (188 total, down 21% on the prior quarter). 12 were issued in the past week. DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC leads with 291 permits in the past 12 months, one of 25 operators active in the county.
Last 30 Days
27
Operators (30d)
4
Latest Permit
2026-08-10
All Time
23,396
23,396 permits
| ISSUED | PERMIT | API | LEASE | OPERATOR | TYPE | DEPTH | HZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-25 | 464228 | 42-329-33790 | TXL "S" 19 #1 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-06-24 | 464087 | 42-329-33786 | WINDHAM "2" #4 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-06-19 | 464007 | 42-329-33785 | LYNCH, JUNE T. "48" #1 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-06-19 | 464006 | 42-329-33784 | LYNCH, JUNE T. "48" #2 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-06-19 | 464005 | 42-329-33783 | LYNCH, JUNE T. "48" #3 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-06-19 | 464004 | 42-329-33782 | LYNCH, JUNE T. "48" #4 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-06-16 | 463328 | 42-329-31852 | MIDLAND "L" UNIT #1 | TEXACO E & P INC. | RECOMP | 11,020 | |
| 1997-06-13 | 463749 | 42-329-33781 | ELKIN, P. B. #3 | ODESSA EXPLORATION, INC. | DRILL | 9,600 | |
| 1997-06-11 | 463573 | 42-329-33780 | PARKS FIELD UNIT #2 #1421 | MOBIL PRODUCING TX. & N.M. INC. | DRILL | 12,200 | Y |
| 1997-06-10 | 463475 | 42-329-33779 | WINDHAM "2" #1 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-06-10 | 463474 | 42-329-33778 | WINDHAM "2" #2 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-06-10 | 463473 | 42-329-33777 | WINDHAM "2" #3 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-06-10 | 463372 | 42-329-33774 | C. SCHARBAUER 'E' ESTATE NCT-3 #1H | TEXACO E & P INC. | DRILL | 16,000 | Y |
| 1997-06-10 | 463371 | 42-329-33775 | TEXAS TEN NCT-1 #2H | TEXACO E & P INC. | DRILL | 15,800 | Y |
| 1997-06-10 | 463352 | 42-329-33773 | GRAHAM, B. T. #4 | COX, JOHN L. | DRILL | 9,100 | |
| 1997-06-10 | 463262 | 42-329-33772 | ARCO WINDHAM "30" #3 | TERRACE PETROLEUM CORPORATION | DRILL | 10,200 | |
| 1997-06-10 | 463261 | 42-329-33771 | ARCO WINDHAM "30" #4 | TERRACE PETROLEUM CORPORATION | DRILL | 10,200 | |
| 1997-06-10 | 462248 | 42-329-33744 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #2437A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 9,100 | |
| 1997-06-09 | 462422 | 42-329-33755 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #715A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,950 | |
| 1997-06-09 | 462421 | 42-329-33754 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #4603A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,850 | |
| 1997-06-06 | 463480 | 42-329-33776 | SPRABERRY DRIVER UNIT #671A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,780 | |
| 1997-06-06 | 463260 | 42-329-33770 | ARCO WINDHAM "30" #2 | TERRACE PETROLEUM CORPORATION | DRILL | 10,200 | |
| 1997-06-06 | 462250 | 42-329-33748 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #3910A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 9,050 | |
| 1997-06-06 | 462249 | 42-329-33746 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #2515A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,950 | |
| 1997-06-06 | 462247 | 42-329-33750 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #2436 A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,900 | |
| 1997-06-06 | 462246 | 42-329-33749 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #2435A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 9,100 | |
| 1997-06-06 | 462245 | 42-329-33747 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #2009A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,900 | |
| 1997-06-06 | 462244 | 42-329-33745 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #607A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,900 | |
| 1997-06-04 | 463030 | 42-329-01770 | MIDLAND "R" FEE #3 | STEPHENS, AUTRY C. | RENTR | 13,500 | |
| 1997-06-03 | 461288 | 42-329-33710 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #6114A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,850 | |
| 1997-06-02 | 462131 | 42-329-33740 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #1313A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,800 | |
| 1997-06-02 | 462130 | 42-329-33739 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #4911A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,900 | |
| 1997-06-02 | 462129 | 42-329-33742 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #165A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,850 | |
| 1997-06-02 | 462128 | 42-329-33741 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #164A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,850 | |
| 1997-05-29 | 463059 | 42-329-31550 | THANKSGIVING #1 | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | RECOMP | 11,985 | |
| 1997-05-27 | 462934 | 42-329-33767 | WINDHAM "11" #4 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-05-27 | 462933 | 42-329-33766 | WINDHAM "11" #3 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-05-27 | 462930 | 42-329-33768 | WINDHAM '11' #2 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-05-27 | 462930 | 42-329-33768 | WINDHAM '11A' #2 | ATHLON HOLDINGS LP | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-05-27 | 462928 | 42-329-33769 | WINDHAM "11" #1 | ARCO PERMIAN | DRILL | 10,150 | |
| 1997-05-23 | 462809 | 42-329-33765 | PRESTON SPRABERRY UNIT #3425A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 9,020 | |
| 1997-05-23 | 462748 | 42-329-33764 | ARMSTRONG "48" #4 | TERRACE PETROLEUM CORPORATION | DRILL | 10,200 | |
| 1997-05-23 | 462747 | 42-329-33763 | BARROW "28" #4 | TERRACE PETROLEUM CORPORATION | DRILL | 10,200 | |
| 1997-05-23 | 462746 | 42-329-33762 | BARROW "28" #3 | TERRACE PETROLEUM CORPORATION | DRILL | 10,200 | |
| 1997-05-22 | 462791 | 42-329-33760 | PRESTON SPRABERRY UNIT #3424A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,900 | |
| 1997-05-22 | 462790 | 42-329-33761 | PRESTON SPRABERRY UNIT #4159A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,800 | |
| 1997-05-22 | 461291 | 42-329-33708 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #6609A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,950 | |
| 1997-05-22 | 461290 | 42-329-33709 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #6828A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 9,100 | |
| 1997-05-22 | 461289 | 42-329-33711 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #6827A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 9,050 | |
| 1997-05-22 | 461287 | 42-329-33712 | SHACKELFORD SPRABERRY UNIT #5012A | PARKER & PARSLEY DEVELOPMENT L.P | DRILL | 8,850 |
Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit master (OGA049M), refreshed daily. See also operators in Midland County.