The San Andres formation in TX currently has 14,498 wells from 363 active operators on file. 167 permits have been filed for new San Andres wells in the last 24 months.
Primary counties: ANDREWS (TX), GAINES (TX), YOAKUM (TX), ECTOR (TX), COCHRAN (TX)
| Year | Permits | Operators permitting | Median lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 64 | 12 | 248 |
| 2021 | 96 | 18 | 3,529 |
| 2022 | 147 | 20 | 551 |
| 2023 | 144 | 17 | 544 |
| 2024 | 143 | 15 | 1,515 |
| 2025 | 60 | 11 | 453 |
| 2026 | 86 | 7 | 428 |
Computed by Valor from public oil and gas data. The current year is partial; medians need at least three laterals.
| Rank | Operator | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxy | 3,548 |
| 2 | Hilcorp Energy Company | 2,870 |
| 3 | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | 1,587 |
| 4 | Montare Operating Ltd | 1,073 |
| 5 | Bcemach Iii LLC | 978 |
| 6 | Ring Energy | 708 |
| 7 | Vin Fisher Operating | 265 |
| 8 | Highmark Energy Operating | 226 |
| 9 | Texland Petroleum | 215 |
| 10 | Parallel Petroleum | 188 |