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Directory information verified and updated for 2026
Well counts and activity computed by Valor from public oil and gas data, as of 2026-10-30. Wells of record include plugged and inactive wells; states and top county reflect wells not plugged or abandoned.
Computed by Valor from public oil and gas data. Uses complete reporting months only (latest: December 2025).
Average percentile rank across four signals, against 3,262 operators. 50 = typical.
| Signal | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Average lateral (ft) | 1,013 | 42 |
| Share of wells that have produced | 45.1% | 37 |
| Permits per 100 wells (24 mo) | 1 | 84 |
| Production change, YoY | -10.5% | 48 |
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Company: James Drilling
Most unplugged wells: Winn Parish, LA (public well data as of 2026-10-30)
James Drilling specializes in drilling operations within the Gulf Coast energy region. Public oil and gas well data as of 2026-10-30 shows James Drilling's largest count of unplugged wells in Winn Parish, LA.
Valor's operator directory, using public oil and gas well data as of 2026-10-30, shows James Drilling's largest count of unplugged wells in Winn Parish, LA.
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