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Oklahoma drilling permits

In Oklahoma a drilling permit is an intent to drill, approved by OCC. A well can hold several: the first, its amendments, a recompletion. This is one row per well under its newest approved intent, with what has happened since. For intents approved since mid-2025 the wellbore type and target formation are not in the data yet, so the newest rows show a depth and a dash for the rest.

A full API number opens the well. Anything else filters the list below.

90,936 INTENTS TO DRILL · PAGE 524 OF 1,819

ApprovedWellOperatorCountyPermit forProposed formationTarget depthNow
Jul 18, 2012Sam K. Viersen #135-051-00390Merit Energy CompanyOperator of record: FBF Energy LLCGradyRecompletionBromide, Hart, Sycamore, Viola13,600 ftSpuddedDec 21, 1991
Jul 18, 2012Foster 2607 #1-17HHZ35-053-23086Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCGrantNew drillMississippi Chat, Mississippi LM10,748 ftSpuddedSep 21, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Brent 2808 #2-6HHZ35-053-23087Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCGrantNew drillMississippian10,962 ftSpuddedJul 26, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Bryan 2908 #2-19HHZ35-053-23088Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCGrantNew drillMississippian10,376 ftSpuddedAug 7, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Barbara #1-18HHZ35-053-23089Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCGrantNew drillMississippi Chat, Mississippi LM10,805 ftSpuddedAug 8, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Lorene "9" #1HHZ35-059-22592Mewbourne Oil CompanyHarperNew drillCherokee11,173 ftSpuddedJul 26, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Martin #135-067-21069Lewis Oil Operations LLCJeffersonNew drillDes Moines3,500 ftSpuddedJul 18, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Martin #235-067-21070Lewis Oil Operations LLCJeffersonNew drillDes Moines3,500 ftExpired permit
Jul 18, 2012Fred #1135-111-27393Shanks Robert "Bob"Operator of record: Genesis Petroleum LLCOkmulgeeNew drillBartlesville, Booch, Dutcher, Senora1,800 ftSpuddedJul 22, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Julia Watts #135-125-23778Atchley Resources IncPottawatomieNew drillBartlesville, Cleveland, Hunton, Misener, Oswego, Prue, Red Fork, Viola, Wilcox 1, Wilcox 26,300 ftSpuddedSep 13, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Lemons #135-133-25004B B R Oil CorporationOperator of record: Tripower Resources LLCSeminoleNew drillBartlesville, Booch, Calvin, Cromwell, Earlsboro, Gilcrease, Hunton, Jefferson, Misener, Senora4,200 ftSpuddedJul 30, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Baxter #3H35-133-25005New Dominion LLCSeminoleNew drillMisener-Hunton6,571 ftSpuddedAug 13, 2012
Jul 18, 2012Max Lee 9-28-15 #1HHZ35-151-23725Chesapeake Operating LLCOperator of record: Bce-Mach LLCWoodsNew drillCherokee LM, Cherokee SD, Council Grove, Douglas LS Tonkawa, Kansas City, Lansing, Mississippian, Oswego, Pennsylvania UP, Tonkawa10,367 ftSpuddedAug 21, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Clark 30-19-25 #1HHZ35-045-23213Chesapeake Operating LLCOperator of record: Unbridled Resources LLCEllisNew drillCleveland, Cottage Grove, Douglas, Hogshooter, Layton, Marmaton, Tonkawa14,229 ftSpuddedJul 20, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Johnson #1-9HHZ35-053-23083Fairway Resources Operating LLCOperator of record: Eagle Exploration Production LLCGrantNew drillMississippi Chat, Mississippi LM9,950 ftSpuddedJul 24, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Polecat #1-15 SWD35-053-23084Devon Energy Production Company LPOperator of record: New Horizon Resources LLCGrantNew drilllatest filing: AmendArbuckle Dolo7,184 ftSpuddedJul 25, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Frieouf #1-7 SWD35-053-23085Devon Energy Production Company LPOperator of record: L & L Smith Energy CorporationGrantNew drilllatest filing: AmendArbuckle Dolo6,860 ftSpuddedJul 26, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Merl 35 #135-065-20266Heights Energy CorporationJacksonNew drillCanyon, Strawn4,600 ftSpuddedAug 30, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Smith ##1 SWD35-071-24559G T & L Operating LLCOperator of record: Story Oil and Gas IncKayNew drill—5,100 ftSpuddedJul 22, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Lincoln North Unit (Mills 3) #117-335-073-24788Hinkle Oil and Gas IncOperator of record: Bce-Mach III LLCKingfisherNew drilllatest filing: AmendBig Lime, Hunton, Mississippi, Oswego, Red Fork, Skinner, Viola7,850 ftSpuddedJul 23, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Lincoln North Unit (Rigdon 2) #111-235-073-24789Hinkle Oil and Gas IncOperator of record: Bce-Mach III LLCKingfisherNew drillBig Lime, Hunton, Mississippi, Oswego, Red Fork, Skinner, Viola7,850 ftSpuddedAug 16, 2012
Jul 17, 2012John Baker #1-3535-087-21926Charter Oak Production Co LLCMcClainNew drillBromide, Deese, Hoxbar, Hunton, Pennsylvania Unconf Bas SD, Simpson Dense, Simpson Dolo, Sylvan, Viola, Woodford9,500 ftSpuddedJul 26, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Dillingham Ranch #3-3535-111-27391Monarch Energy Company LLCOkmulgeeNew drillBartlesville, Booch, Caney, Dutcher, Red Fork, Senora, Union Valley, Wilcox, Woodford2,800 ftSpuddedJul 24, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Airport #35-135-111-27392Revilo Exploration LLCOperator of record: J I Staley Co LLCOkmulgeeNew drilllatest filing: AmendBartlesville, Booch, Calvin, Cromwell, Dutcher, Hunton, Senora, Union Valley, Viola, Wilcox4,200 ftSpuddedJul 19, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Moran #235-119-23259Marjo Operating Company IncOperator of record: Marjo Operating Mid-Continent LLCPayneDeepeningSimpson Dolo, Wilcox 15,250 ftSpuddedAug 24, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Key #2-25H24HZ35-121-24680XTO Energy IncOperator of record: Santa FE Operating, LLCPittsburgNew drillWoodford11,400 ftSpuddedAug 23, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Key #1-25H24HZ35-121-24681XTO Energy IncOperator of record: Santa FE Operating, LLCPittsburgNew drillWoodford11,400 ftSpuddedAug 22, 2012
Jul 17, 2012West #1-22HAHZ35-129-23702Apache CorporationOperator of record: Presidio Petroleum LLCRoger MillsNew drillTonkawa14,000 ftSpuddedAug 8, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Stewart #135-133-25003B B R Oil CorporationOperator of record: Tripower Resources LLCSeminoleNew drilllatest filing: AmendBartlesville, Booch, Calvin, Cromwell, Earlsboro, Gilcrease, Hunton, Senora4,250 ftSpuddedAug 10, 2012
Jul 17, 2012Symonds "a" #535-139-35968OXY USA IncOperator of record: Eiger Operating Company, LLCTexasRecompletionMorrow SD Low7,000 ftActive
Jul 17, 2012Fugit #1H-21HZ35-151-23724Eagle Energy Production LLCOperator of record: Revolution Resources III, LLCWoodsNew drillMississippi LM10,820 ftSpuddedJul 22, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Fellers Farms 36-28-12 #1HHZ35-003-22352Chesapeake Operating LLCOperator of record: Bce-Mach LLCAlfalfaNew drillBig Lime-Oswego, Douglas, Lansing-Kansas City, Mississippian10,375 ftSpuddedJul 25, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Burnet Trust 2809 #3-10HHZ35-003-22353Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCAlfalfaNew drilllatest filing: AmendMississippi10,710 ftSpuddedJul 20, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Otis 2-27-12 #1HHZ35-003-22354Chesapeake Operating LLCOperator of record: Bce-Mach LLCAlfalfaNew drillMississippian10,400 ftSpuddedJul 30, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Dustin SWD 2709 #1-635-003-22355Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCAlfalfaNew drillArbuckle8,300 ftActive
Jul 16, 2012Alig #18/07-14-9 1HHZ35-017-24468Devon Energy Production Company LPCanadianNew drillWoodford21,215 ftSpuddedJul 19, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Burris #1-3335-045-22220Chesapeake Operating LLCOperator of record: Avalanche Oil & Gas LLCEllisRecompletionPennsylvanian Virgil Series10,000 ftSpuddedJan 22, 2002
Jul 16, 2012Kenron 2-19-24 #1HHZ35-045-23212Chesapeake Operating LLCOperator of record: Unbridled Resources LLCEllisNew drillCleveland, Cottage Grove, Douglas, Marmaton, Tonkawa13,950 ftSpuddedJul 22, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Nightengale #1-16HHZ35-051-23634Continental Resources IncGradyNew drillMississippian, Woodford17,167 ftSpuddedJul 28, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Austin SWD #1-1635-053-22926Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCGrantNew drillArbuckle7,900 ftSpuddedAug 6, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Wilford 2608 #2-31HHZ35-053-23081Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCGrantNew drillMississippi Chat, Mississippi LM11,067 ftExpired permit
Jul 16, 2012Mary Charlene SWD 2706 #1-2535-053-23082Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCGrantNew drillArbuckle8,130 ftSpuddedOct 19, 2012
Jul 16, 2012White Eagle SWD #1-2135-071-24558Range Production Company LLCOperator of record: Koda Operating LLCKayNew drillArbuckle7,500 ftSpuddedJul 25, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Parli #1H-35HZ35-117-23490Highmount Operating LLCOperator of record: Aog Operating LLCPawneeNew drillMississippian8,375 ftSpuddedOct 19, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Ripley #1H-28HZ35-117-23491Highmount Operating LLCOperator of record: Eagle Road Oil LLCPawneeNew drillMississippian8,490 ftSpuddedAug 10, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Walker #3A35-117-23492Mid-Con Energy Operating IncOperator of record: Great Horned Owls, LLCPawneeNew drillArbuckle, Bartlesville, Big Lime, Cleveland, Cottage Grove, Layton, Oswego, Prue, Simpson, Skinner2,900 ftSpuddedAug 6, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Williams #4A35-117-23493Mid-Con Energy Operating IncOperator of record: Great Horned Owls, LLCPawneeNew drillArbuckle, Bartlesville, Big Lime, Cleveland, Cottage Grove, Layton, Oswego, Prue, Simpson, Skinner2,900 ftSpuddedJul 16, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Stehr 16-11-17 #3HHZ35-149-21659Chesapeake Operating LLCOperator of record: Diversified Production LLCWashitaNew drilllatest filing: AmendDes Moines Granite Wash17,200 ftSpuddedSep 19, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Noble 2814 #2-16HHZ35-151-23720Sandridge Exploration & Production LLCWoodsNew drillMississippi LM11,036 ftSpuddedAug 12, 2012
Jul 16, 2012Hofen 18-25-13 #1HHZ35-151-23721Chesapeake Operating LLCOperator of record: Bce-Mach LLCWoodsNew drillMississippi LM11,228 ftSpuddedJul 28, 2012

About this data

Oklahoma Corporation Commission: the latest intent to drill on each well record, with its approval date, the formation and depth the operator proposed, and the well's spud date where one is on file. A well whose intent to drill was re-approved appears once, under its latest approval. What the intent to drill is for is OCC's application type, in shared words with OCC's own beside them. Nothing is estimated.

Developers: this page as JSON is GET /v1/data/permits?state=ok, documented in the API reference.