The Frio formation in TX currently has 9,631 wells from 1,768 active operators on file. 63 permits have been filed for new Frio wells in the last 24 months.
Primary counties: WHARTON (TX), FORT BEND (TX), CHAMBERS (TX), BRAZORIA (TX), REFUGIO (TX)
| Year | Permits | Operators permitting | Median lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 46 | 24 | 124 |
| 2021 | 70 | 34 | 150 |
| 2022 | 77 | 40 | 500 |
| 2023 | 74 | 27 | 125 |
| 2024 | 54 | 21 | 126 |
| 2025 | 25 | 14 | 132 |
| 2026 | 21 | 10 | 211 |
Computed by Valor from public oil and gas data. The current year is partial; medians need at least three laterals.
| Rank | Operator | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilcorp Energy Company | 621 |
| 2 | Poandg Operating | 308 |
| 3 | Exxon Mobil | 292 |
| 4 | Blue Ridge Operating Companyinc | 229 |
| 5 | Galveston Bay Energy | 181 |
| 6 | Denbury Onshore | 117 |
| 7 | Goldking Minerals Mgmt | 109 |
| 8 | Chevron | 106 |
| 9 | Rising Star Energy Partners Ii, LLC | 99 |
| 10 | Remora Management | 95 |