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We're still finalizing how we count (details). The data
itself is real, from the RRC's public records, but some numbers could shift
a little once the counting rules are locked in.
Who's moving: 2016Q1 vs 2015Q4
The operators whose permit counts moved the most between 2015Q4 and 2016Q1, statewide. Click a name to see the full comparison in that operator's busiest counties.
Top gainers
| Operator | P-5 | 2015Q4 | 2016Q1 | Δ | Δ% | Busiest counties (2016Q1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN OPERATING, LLC | Inactive | 11 | 28 | +17 | +154.5% | DIMMIT · FRIO · WEBB |
| CARRIZO (EAGLE FORD) LLC | Inactive | 4 | 16 | +12 | +300.0% | LA SALLE · FRIO |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Active | 49 | 60 | +11 | +22.4% | JACKSON · REFUGIO · JIM HOGG |
| LAREDO PETROLEUM, INC. | Inactive | 7 | 17 | +10 | +142.9% | REAGAN · GLASSCOCK |
| SAGA PETROLEUM LLC OF COLORADO | Inactive | 3 | 13 | +10 | +333.3% | WARD · ECTOR |
| ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESOURCES L.P. | Active | 26 | 35 | +9 | +34.6% | MIDLAND · MARTIN · HOWARD |
| HADAWAY CONSULT AND ENGINEER,LLC | Active-Ext | 0 | 8 | +8 | n/a (from zero) | YOAKUM |
| PARSLEY ENERGY OPERATIONS, LLC | Inactive | 42 | 50 | +8 | +19.0% | UPTON · REAGAN · GLASSCOCK |
| LEWIS PETRO PROPERTIES, INC. | Active | 6 | 13 | +7 | +116.7% | WEBB · DIMMIT |
| TEXAS AMERICAN RESOURCES COMPANY | Active | 0 | 7 | +7 | n/a (from zero) | LA SALLE · OCHILTREE |
| DYM ENERGY, INC. | Inactive | 0 | 6 | +6 | n/a (from zero) | ARCHER |
| NEMO FUND I, LLC | Inactive | 0 | 6 | +6 | n/a (from zero) | PECOS |
| NORTH TEXAS OIL & GAS, LLC | Active | 0 | 6 | +6 | n/a (from zero) | THROCKMORTON |
| BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP | Active | 7 | 12 | +5 | +71.4% | DE WITT · KARNES · LIVE OAK |
| HURD ENTERPRISES, LTD. | Active | 1 | 6 | +5 | +500.0% | DE WITT · COLORADO · LIVE OAK |
| PATRIOT RESOURCES, INC. | Inactive | 0 | 5 | +5 | n/a (from zero) | REEVES |
| TEXLAND PETROLEUM, L.P. | Active | 5 | 10 | +5 | +100.0% | GAINES · ANDREWS |
| U.S. ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORP | Active | 4 | 9 | +5 | +125.0% | CULBERSON · ZAVALA |
| ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIV. | Active | 0 | 4 | +4 | n/a (from zero) | TAYLOR · CALLAHAN · JONES |
| CUSTER & WRIGHT OPERATING, INC. | Active | 0 | 4 | +4 | n/a (from zero) | CROSBY · YOAKUM |
| GREAT WESTERN DRILLING COMPANY | Inactive | 0 | 4 | +4 | n/a (from zero) | HOCKLEY |
| HAWKWOOD ENERGY OPERATING, LLC | Inactive | 0 | 4 | +4 | n/a (from zero) | BRAZOS |
| HEADINGTON ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC | Active | 0 | 4 | +4 | n/a (from zero) | KENEDY |
| KEYSTONE PETROLEUM NM LLC | Inactive | 0 | 4 | +4 | n/a (from zero) | IRION |
| MECO IV, LLC | Inactive | 0 | 4 | +4 | n/a (from zero) | WINKLER |
Top decliners
| Operator | P-5 | 2015Q4 | 2016Q1 | Δ | Δ% | Busiest counties (2016Q1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARATHON OIL EF LLC | Active | 73 | 27 | -46 | -63.0% | KARNES |
| PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | Active | 123 | 78 | -45 | -36.6% | MIDLAND · MARTIN · GLASSCOCK |
| ANADARKO E&P ONSHORE LLC | Active | 51 | 15 | -36 | -70.6% | REEVES · LOVING · WARD |
| EP ENERGY E&P COMPANY, L.P. | Inactive | 48 | 13 | -35 | -72.9% | LA SALLE · IRION |
| EOG RESOURCES, INC. | Active-Ext | 70 | 39 | -31 | -44.3% | KARNES · GONZALES · REEVES |
| ENCANA OIL & GAS(USA) INC. | Inactive | 57 | 33 | -24 | -42.1% | KARNES · MARTIN · HOWARD |
| CROWNQUEST OPERATING, LLC | Active | 41 | 21 | -20 | -48.8% | HOWARD · MIDLAND · ANDREWS |
| ENERGEN RESOURCES CORPORATION | Inactive | 26 | 6 | -20 | -76.9% | LOVING · GLASSCOCK · MARTIN |
| SM ENERGY COMPANY | Active | 29 | 9 | -20 | -69.0% | WEBB · UPTON |
| DISCOVERY NATURAL RESOURCES LLC | Active | 23 | 4 | -19 | -82.6% | IRION |
| MURPHY EXPL. & PROD. CO. - USA | Active-Ext | 28 | 9 | -19 | -67.9% | MCMULLEN · DIMMIT · KARNES |
| CALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CO | Inactive | 18 | 2 | -16 | -88.9% | MIDLAND |
| OXY USA WTP LP | Active | 39 | 24 | -15 | -38.5% | REAGAN · REEVES · GAINES |
| SUNOCO PIPELINE L.P. | Active | 15 | 1 | -14 | -93.3% | CALLAHAN |
| RING ENERGY, INC. | Active | 14 | 1 | -13 | -92.9% | CULBERSON |
| ATLAS EAGLE FORD OPER CO, LLC | Inactive | 12 | 0 | -12 | -100.0% | |
| BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY | Active | 20 | 10 | -10 | -50.0% | HARRISON · HEMPHILL · HARDIN |
| RSP PERMIAN, LLC | Inactive | 11 | 1 | -10 | -90.9% | ANDREWS |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Active | 37 | 28 | -9 | -24.3% | LOVING · REEVES · ECTOR |
| DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO, L.P. | Active | 10 | 1 | -9 | -90.0% | DE WITT |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Active | 15 | 6 | -9 | -60.0% | LOVING |
| BHP BILLITON PET(TXLA OP) CO | Inactive | 30 | 22 | -8 | -26.7% | DE WITT · REEVES · KARNES |
| EOI EAGLE OPERATING, INC. | Inactive | 8 | 0 | -8 | -100.0% | |
| SELLERS LEASE SERVICE, INC. | Active | 8 | 0 | -8 | -100.0% | |
| UNIT PETROLEUM COMPANY | Active | 9 | 1 | -8 | -88.9% | HEMPHILL |
Counts are original permits by approval date, credited to whoever holds the permit now. Watch the percentage column when the starting number is small: +200% might just mean two permits.