The Austin Chalk formation in TX currently has 95,128 wells from 6,463 active operators on file. 209 permits have been filed for new Austin Chalk wells in the last 24 months.
Primary counties: BEXAR (TX), CALDWELL (TX), ATASCOSA (TX), GUADALUPE (TX), MILAM (TX)
| Year | Permits | Operators permitting | Median lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,062 | 99 | 7,007 |
| 2021 | 814 | 104 | 7,022 |
| 2022 | 408 | 74 | 8,299 |
| 2023 | 218 | 43 | 9,097 |
| 2024 | 202 | 48 | 7,974 |
| 2025 | 123 | 29 | 5,280 |
| 2026 | 50 | 24 | 4,906 |
Computed by Valor from public oil and gas data. The current year is partial; medians need at least three laterals.
| Rank | Operator | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eog Resources | 3,894 |
| 2 | Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating | 2,100 |
| 3 | Wildfire Energy Operating LLC | 1,706 |
| 4 | Javelin Energy | 1,617 |
| 5 | Marathon Oil Company | 1,604 |
| 6 | Ineos Usa Oil & Gas LLC | 1,445 |
| 7 | Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company | 1,435 |
| 8 | Great Plains Resources | 1,313 |
| 9 | Texas Petroleum Investment Company | 1,245 |
| 10 | Devon Energy Production Company | 1,060 |