Independent profiles of the operators most actively drilling the Permian Basin — who they are, where they're permitting, and what it means for your minerals. Data as of June 13, 2026.
If you receive royalty checks, the operator's name on your check stub is one of the most important facts about your minerals — it tells you who is developing your acreage and how active they are. Below are the operators leading Permian Basin permitting over the trailing 90 days (March 13 – June 13, 2026), ranked by new drilling permits filed (source: Texas RRC and New Mexico OCD filings via Energy Domain).
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