The Wilcox Lobo formation in TX currently has 12,894 wells from 824 active operators on file. 5 permits have been filed for new Wilcox Lobo wells in the last 24 months.
Primary counties: WEBB (TX), ZAPATA (TX), DUVAL (TX), JIM HOGG (TX)
| Year | Permits | Operators permitting | Median lateral (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 | 7 | 146 |
| 2021 | 23 | 6 | 146 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 287 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 145 |
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 | 3,095 |
| 2 | Killam Oil | 843 |
| 3 | Conocophillips Company | 494 |
| 4 | Columbus Energy | 454 |
| 5 | Merit Energy Company | 384 |
| 6 | Mountain V Texas, LLC | 275 |
| 7 | Varas Energy Operating Company, LLC | 242 |
| 8 | Sueann Operating Lc | 232 |
| 9 | Eog Resources | 187 |
| 10 | Chevron | 184 |