Ward County Drilling Permits

Every permit issued by the Texas Railroad Commission in Ward County — updated daily, data through 2026-09-10.

Ward County permitting is running 14 permits a month over the trailing 90 days (41 total, down 16% on the prior quarter). 1 was issued in the past week. PITTS ENERGY CO. leads with 23 permits in the past 12 months, one of 21 operators active in the county.

Last 30 Days

15

Operators (30d)

5

Latest Permit

2026-09-10

All Time

11,511

11,511 permits
ISSUEDPERMITAPILEASEOPERATORTYPEDEPTHHZ
2019-10-1085782342-475-38018COOPER STATE 34-139 UNIT #3HANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLCDRILL13,000Y
2019-10-1085692342-475-34781LOCHRIDGE-SEELY #2HPOINT ENERGY PARTNERS PETRO, LLCFLD-XFR12,000
2019-10-1085687542-475-34794LOCHRIDGE-SEELY #1HPOINT ENERGY PARTNERS PETRO, LLCFLD-XFR11,370Y
2019-10-0985782242-475-38017COOPER STATE 34-139 UNIT #2HRANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLCDRILL13,000Y
2019-10-0785777442-475-38016BARBARO 119-120 H #2TBMANTI TARKA PERMIAN OP, LLCDRILL11,100Y
2019-10-0785777442-475-38016BARBARO 119-120 H #2TBMANTI TARKA PERMIAN OP, LLCDRILL11,100Y
2019-10-0785777442-475-38016BARBARO 119-120 H #2TBMANTI TARKA PERMIAN OP, LLCDRILL11,341Y
2019-10-0785777342-475-38015BARBARO 119-120 G #1TBMANTI TARKA PERMIAN OP, LLCDRILL11,100Y
2019-10-0785777342-475-38015BARBARO 119-120 G #1TBMANTI TARKA PERMIAN OP, LLCDRILL11,100Y
2019-10-0785777242-475-38014BARBARO 119-120 F #6HAMANTI TARKA PERMIAN OP, LLCDRILL11,500Y
2019-10-0785777242-475-38014BARBARO 119-120 F #6HAMANTI TARKA PERMIAN OP, LLCDRILL11,500Y
2019-10-0785777142-475-38013BARBARO 119-120 E #5HAMANTI TARKA PERMIAN OP, LLCDRILL11,600Y
2019-10-0785777142-475-38013BARBARO 119-120 E #5HAMANTI TARKA PERMIAN OP, LLCDRILL11,600Y
2019-10-0285765442-475-38012THANOS #1DDIAMONDBACK E&P LLCDRILL9,200
2019-10-0285754442-475-38011STATE LOKAI 10-7 A #4BSDIAMONDBACK E&P LLCDRILL12,100Y
2019-10-0285754442-475-38011STATE ARDENNES UNIT #1104BSDIAMONDBACK E&P LLCDRILL12,100Y
2019-10-0185749842-475-38010STATE ARDENNES 11-7 B #3WADIAMONDBACK E&P LLCDRILL12,100Y
2019-10-0185749642-475-38009STATE ARDENNES 11-7 A #2WADIAMONDBACK E&P LLCDRILL12,100Y
2019-09-2785743442-475-38008UL CATHEDRAL 1516-17 #11HFELIX ENERGY HOLDINGS II, LLCDRILL16,000Y
2019-09-2785743442-475-38008UL CATHEDRAL 1516-17 K #11HFELIX ENERGY HOLDINGS II, LLCDRILL16,000Y
2019-09-2785743442-475-38008UL CATHEDRAL 1516-17 K #11HFELIX ENERGY HOLDINGS II, LLCDRILL16,000Y
2019-09-2785743442-475-38008UL CATHEDRAL 1516-17 K #11HWPX ENERGY PERMIAN, LLCDRILL16,000Y
2019-09-2785738742-475-37305MORAN #1DCALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CODRILL7,200
2019-09-2785692242-475-35479LOCHRIDGE-SEELY #4HPOINT ENERGY PARTNERS PETRO, LLCFLD-XFR12,000Y
2019-09-2685735642-475-38007ELK ALLEY A2 #21HCALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CODRILL11,900Y
2019-09-2685735642-475-38007ELK ALLEY A2 #21UHCALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CODRILL11,900Y
2019-09-2685735442-475-38005WINCHESTER A2 #21HCALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CODRILL11,900Y
2019-09-2685735442-475-38005WINCHESTER A2 #21UHCALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CODRILL11,900Y
2019-09-2685735442-475-38005WINCHESTER A2 #21UHAPACHE CORPORATIONDRILL11,900Y
2019-09-2685735342-475-38004WINCHESTER A1 #16HCALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CODRILL11,900Y
2019-09-2685735342-475-38004WINCHESTER A1 #16HCALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CODRILL11,900Y
2019-09-2685735342-475-38004WINCHESTER A1 #16UHCALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CODRILL11,900Y
2019-09-2385604142-475-37989UNFORGIVEN 34 113-114 D #604HDIAMONDBACK E&P LLCDRILL14,500Y
2019-09-2385604142-475-37989UNFORGIVEN 34 113-114 D #604HDIAMONDBACK E&P LLCDRILL14,500Y
2019-09-2385604142-475-37989UNFORGIVEN 34 113-114 D #604HDIAMONDBACK E&P LLCDRILL14,500Y
2019-09-1185670342-475-38000EILAND 1806C-33 #82HJAGGED PEAK ENERGY LLCDRILL15,000Y
2019-09-1185670342-475-38000EILAND 1806C-33 #82HJAGGED PEAK ENERGY LLCDRILL15,000Y
2019-09-0685659942-475-36934SEALY & SMITH FOUNDATION C #100HELAND ENERGY, INC.RECOMP4,580Y
2019-09-0385670442-475-38001EILAND 1806C-33 #83HJAGGED PEAK ENERGY LLCDRILL15,000Y
2019-09-0385670442-475-38001EILAND 1806C-33 #83HJAGGED PEAK ENERGY LLCDRILL15,000Y
2019-09-0385670242-475-37999EILAND 1806C-33 #81HJAGGED PEAK ENERGY LLCDRILL15,000Y
2019-09-0385670242-475-37999EILAND 1806C-33 #81HJAGGED PEAK ENERGY LLCDRILL15,000Y
2019-08-2885499642-475-37997UL TENSLEEP 20-47 #1WOASIS PETROLEUM PERMIAN LLCDRILL8,000
2019-08-2685561042-475-37979EILAND 1806B-33 #62HJAGGED PEAK ENERGY LLCDRILL15,000Y
2019-08-2385514642-475-37961ENFORCER 34 113-112 D #604HDIAMONDBACK E&P LLCDRILL14,500Y
2019-08-2285645942-475-11160LECROY SWD #1AQUA TERRA PERMIAN, LLCRENTR19,550
2019-08-2185636542-475-37996G.W. O'BRIEN ET AL #4HBOSQUE TEXAS OIL LLCDRILL23,000Y
2019-08-2085547542-475-37976TUMBLEWEED 34-170 UNIT #1HANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLCDRILL13,000Y
2019-08-2085547542-475-37976TUMBLEWEED 34-170 UNIT #1HANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLCDRILL13,000Y
2019-08-1985623442-475-37994UL BUCKING HORSE A 18-4 #1HOASIS PETROLEUM PERMIAN LLCDRILL12,500Y
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Source: Texas Railroad Commission drilling permit master (OGA049M), refreshed daily. See also operators in Ward County.