The top 11 oil and gas operators in Orange County, Texas, ranked by monthly oil production. Combined output: 382,613 BBL oil and 705,976 Mcf gas across 54 reporting wells/leases.
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| Rank | Operator | Oil (BBL) | Gas (Mcf) | Wells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olipdp Ii LLC | 175,258 | 455,834 | 12 |
| 2 | Kilmarnock Oil Company | 58,061 | 0 | 15 |
| 3 | Orangefield East Corp | 57,535 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Torrent Oil | 54,763 | 31,282 | 5 |
| 5 | Kodiak Oil & Gas | 16,792 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Hilcorp Energy Company | 10,469 | 96,061 | 14 |
| 7 | Ballard Exploration Companyinc | 5,996 | 72,105 | 1 |
| 8 | Sts Petroleum LLC | 1,784 | 33,732 | 1 |
| 9 | Southern Community | 887 | 16,959 | 1 |
| 10 | Petex | 576 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Houston Oil Production Enterprisesinc | 492 | 3 | 1 |
The largest oil and gas operators in Orange County by reported production are Olipdp Ii LLC, Kilmarnock Oil Company, and Orangefield East Corp. In total, 11 operators reported 382,613 BBL of oil and 705,976 Mcf of gas across 54 wells and leases over the last six months. If you own minerals in Orange County, these operators are your likely check-writers — Valor tracks production and royalties by tract so you know who owes you.
Start with the operator rankings on this page, then confirm the exact well and operator on your tract through the Orange County records and your division orders. Valor's mineral management verifies which operators cover your Orange County tracts and reconciles every royalty check to the right well.
Yes — 11 operators reported active production in Orange County over the last six months, led by Olipdp Ii LLC. Activity shifts as operators drill, complete, and sell interests; Valor monitors production and permits so Orange County owners can see changes near their tracts.
Operators pay Orange County mineral owners a royalty on production, based on a decimal interest set out on a division order. Missed or suspended checks are common after a move, a death, or a title gap. Valor audits Orange County royalty statements, recovers suspended funds, and manages the interest so owners are paid correctly.
Valor manages minerals for owners — confirming which of the operators above cover your tracts, auditing every royalty check, recovering suspended and unclaimed funds, and giving you one clear, tax-ready view of what you own in Orange County. Valor manages minerals; it never buys them.