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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: 2021Q4 vs 2021Q3
The operators whose permit counts moved the most between 2021Q3 and 2021Q4, statewide. Click a name to see the full comparison in that operator's busiest counties.
Top gainers
| Operator | P-5 | 2021Q3 | 2021Q4 | Δ | Δ% | Busiest counties (2021Q4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XTO ENERGY INC. | Active | 51 | 103 | +52 | +102.0% | MARTIN · MIDLAND · ATASCOSA |
| KINDER MORGAN PRODUCTION CO LLC | Active | 18 | 46 | +28 | +155.6% | SCURRY · PECOS |
| SM ENERGY COMPANY | Active | 11 | 38 | +27 | +245.5% | HOWARD · WEBB · UPTON |
| PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA, INC. | Active | 93 | 113 | +20 | +21.5% | MARTIN · MIDLAND · GLASSCOCK |
| BIRCH OPERATIONS, INC. | Active | 14 | 33 | +19 | +135.7% | MARTIN · HOWARD |
| HIGHPEAK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC | Active | 14 | 33 | +19 | +135.7% | HOWARD |
| SEM OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Active | 1 | 20 | +19 | +1900.0% | REAGAN · CROCKETT · IRION |
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | Active | 4 | 22 | +18 | +450.0% | MIDLAND |
| BAYSWATER OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Active-Ext | 2 | 19 | +17 | +850.0% | HOWARD |
| CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, L.L.C. | Delinquent | 4 | 21 | +17 | +425.0% | DIMMIT · LA SALLE |
| VENCER ENERGY, LLC | Inactive | 0 | 15 | +15 | n/a (from zero) | MARTIN |
| OVINTIV USA INC. | Active | 7 | 21 | +14 | +200.0% | MARTIN · UPTON · ANDREWS |
| RING ENERGY, INC. | Active | 11 | 25 | +14 | +127.3% | CRANE · ANDREWS · YOAKUM |
| ENSIGN OPERATING LLC | Inactive | 2 | 13 | +11 | +550.0% | DE WITT · KARNES |
| GRIT OIL & GAS MANAGEMENT, LLC | Delinquent | 7 | 18 | +11 | +157.1% | DIMMIT |
| DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | Active-Ext | 70 | 80 | +10 | +14.3% | MARTIN · GLASSCOCK · HOWARD |
| HIBERNIA RESOURCES III, LLC | Inactive | 12 | 22 | +10 | +83.3% | UPTON · REAGAN |
| PERCUSSION PETROLEUM OPER II,LLC | Inactive | 4 | 14 | +10 | +250.0% | WARD · WINKLER |
| SAGE NATURAL RESOURCES LLC | Active | 21 | 31 | +10 | +47.6% | TARRANT · JOHNSON · WISE |
| NGL WATER SOLUTIONS PERMIAN, LLC | Active-Ext | 3 | 12 | +9 | +300.0% | LOVING |
| SURGE OPERATING, LLC | Active-Ext | 12 | 21 | +9 | +75.0% | HOWARD · BORDEN |
| VENADO OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Inactive | 0 | 9 | +9 | n/a (from zero) | LA SALLE · FRIO |
| BLACKBEARD OPERATING, LLC | Active | 68 | 76 | +8 | +11.8% | CRANE · WINKLER · WHEELER |
| COLGATE OPERATING, LLC | Inactive | 6 | 14 | +8 | +133.3% | REEVES · WARD |
| JAGGED PEAK ENERGY LLC | Active | 0 | 8 | +8 | n/a (from zero) | WARD |
Top decliners
| Operator | P-5 | 2021Q3 | 2021Q4 | Δ | Δ% | Busiest counties (2021Q4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOG RESOURCES, INC. | Active-Ext | 87 | 43 | -44 | -50.6% | KARNES · WEBB · LA SALLE |
| CROWNQUEST OPERATING, LLC | Active | 64 | 35 | -29 | -45.3% | MIDLAND · HOWARD · GLASSCOCK |
| PDEH LLC | Active | 29 | 3 | -26 | -89.7% | LOVING |
| RILEY PERMIAN OPERATING CO, LLC | Active | 25 | 3 | -22 | -88.0% | YOAKUM · LEE |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Active-Ext | 43 | 28 | -15 | -34.9% | MIDLAND · LOVING · REEVES |
| SUMMIT PETROLEUM LLC | Active | 21 | 6 | -15 | -71.4% | UPTON |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Active | 21 | 8 | -13 | -61.9% | REAGAN · REEVES |
| CALLON PETROLEUM OPERATING CO | Inactive | 20 | 7 | -13 | -65.0% | HOWARD · DAWSON |
| FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD. | Active | 16 | 3 | -13 | -81.2% | ANDREWS |
| KBCD RESOURCES, LLC | Inactive | 13 | 0 | -13 | -100.0% | |
| MAGNOLIA OIL & GAS OPERATING LLC | Active-Ext | 18 | 5 | -13 | -72.2% | WASHINGTON |
| APC WATER HOLDINGS 1, LLC | Inactive | 12 | 0 | -12 | -100.0% | |
| PRIMEXX OPERATING CORPORATION | Delinquent | 12 | 0 | -12 | -100.0% | |
| BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO LP | Active | 33 | 22 | -11 | -33.3% | LIVE OAK · KARNES · DE WITT |
| STRONGHOLD ENERGY II OPER, LLC | Inactive | 28 | 18 | -10 | -35.7% | CRANE |
| WPX ENERGY PERMIAN, LLC | Active | 21 | 11 | -10 | -47.6% | LOVING · REEVES |
| BREITBURN OPERATING L.P. | Active | 10 | 1 | -9 | -90.0% | GREGG |
| MERCURY OPERATING, LLC | Delinquent | 9 | 0 | -9 | -100.0% | |
| OXY USA INC. | Active | 42 | 33 | -9 | -21.4% | HOWARD · GAINES |
| PIEDRA OPERATING, LLC | Active | 14 | 5 | -9 | -64.3% | ANDREWS |
| POINT ENERGY PARTNERS PETRO, LLC | Delinquent | 15 | 6 | -9 | -60.0% | WARD |
| RECOIL RESOURCES OPERATING, INC. | Inactive | 14 | 5 | -9 | -64.3% | WILSON |
| RP OPERATING, L.L.C. | Active | 9 | 0 | -9 | -100.0% | |
| TRINITY OPERATING (USG), LLC | Active | 20 | 11 | -9 | -45.0% | FRIO · HARRISON |
| VALIDUS NRG AQUILAS ASSETCO LLC | Inactive | 14 | 5 | -9 | -64.3% | KARNES |
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.