The Barnett formation in OK, TX currently has 158,182 wells from 10,398 active operators on file. 96 permits have been filed for new Barnett wells in the last 24 months.
Primary counties: ARCHER (TX), YOUNG (TX), JACK (TX), SHACKELFORD (TX), WISE (TX)
| Year | Permits | Operators permitting | Median lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 299 | 114 | 117 |
| 2021 | 256 | 115 | 116 |
| 2022 | 96 | 45 | 150 |
| 2023 | 58 | 36 | 107 |
| 2024 | 33 | 18 | 119 |
| 2025 | 36 | 19 | 109 |
| 2026 | 51 | 19 | 1,677 |
Computed by Valor from public oil and gas data. The current year is partial; medians need at least three laterals.
| Rank | Operator | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bkv Barnett LLC | 4,283 |
| 2 | Eagleridge Operating | 3,918 |
| 3 | Tep Barnett | 2,727 |
| 4 | Bkv North Texas LLC | 2,085 |
| 5 | Eog Resources | 1,664 |
| 6 | Basa Resources | 1,390 |
| 7 | Chesapeake Energy | 1,284 |
| 8 | Bkv Barnett Ii, LLC | 1,116 |
| 9 | Upp Operating LLC | 1,102 |
| 10 | Mitchell Energy | 1,097 |