Montague County, Texas
Montague County drilling permits: what the state recorded
- 4drilling permits
- 5completions
- 2first-production reports
- in the last twelve months
Wells by coordinates
Oil wells and drilling locations in Montague County
- Drilling locations5Permits issued in the last two years
- Producing wells3,076On a lease reporting production now
- Not producing370Shut in, inactive or no lease on record
- Plugged729The state's wellbore record says plugged
Sources: Railroad Commission of Texas well layers and permit files, US Census Bureau county outline, town points from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), base map from USGS The National Map. A dot is a surface location; a horizontal well runs a mile or more from it.
4,175 wells with a location on the state's map and 5 drilling locations permitted in the last 24 months, each where the Railroad Commission puts it.
A permit is not a well.
Montague County is one of the 25 counties of the Barnett Shale
Wells near each town in Montague County
Wells within 10 miles of each town, on either side of the county line.
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<p style="margin:4px 0 0;font-size:14px">Map: <a href="https://royaltyclerk.com/texas-well-watch/montague-county-tx">Montague County, Texas oil and gas wells</a> by Royalty Clerk, from Railroad Commission of Texas records</p>The last twelve months
Month by month in Montague County
| Month | Permits | Completions | First production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Counted from November 15, 2025 to September 2, 2026, so the first and last months are partial. Source: Railroad Commission of Texas data sets.
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The newest drilling permits in Montague County
| Issued | Lease and well | Operator | Drilling began | Depth, ft | API number | Coordinates | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | SALMON D & E 33Dnew drill · verticalV & H Oil, L.P.API 42-337-35518 · permit 091822133.92448, -97.67056drilling began 2026-09-14 · 1,999 ft | V & H Oil, L.P. | |||||
| 2026-08-31 | SALMON D & E 54Enew drill · verticalV & H Oil, L.P.API 42-337-35516 · permit 091806633.89051, -97.673971,999 ft | V & H Oil, L.P. | |||||
| 2026-08-31 | SALMON D & E 53Enew drill · verticalV & H Oil, L.P.API 42-337-35517 · permit 091806433.89048, -97.672981,999 ft | V & H Oil, L.P. | |||||
| 2026-08-21 | HARDY 1new drill · verticalTexxol Operating Company, Inc.API 42-337-35515 · permit 091791133.58079, -97.569587,000 ft | Texxol Operating Company, Inc. | |||||
| 2025-08-29 | STORY 2new drill · verticalKodiak Oil & Gas, Inc.API 42-337-35514 · permit 091005033.89489, -97.59898drilling began 2025-09-02 · 3,500 ft | Kodiak Oil & Gas, Inc. | |||||
| 2024-11-06 | BEAR UNIT 3Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35513 · permit 090382733.53555, -97.95512drilling began 2024-11-11 · 6,600 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2024-11-06 | BEAR UNIT 2Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35512 · permit 090382633.53560, -97.95512drilling began 2024-11-10 · 6,600 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2024-11-06 | BEAR UNIT 1Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35511 · permit 090382533.53566, -97.95512drilling began 2024-11-09 · 6,600 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2024-10-01 | MALLARD 1re-entry · verticalExtech Operating, LLCAPI 42-337-00299 · permit 090292033.57004, -97.61925drilling began 2024-12-03 · 7,500 ft | Extech Operating, LLC | |||||
| 2024-09-30 | WOLF UNIT 7Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35510 · permit 090295433.55625, -97.95887drilling began 2024-10-08 · 6,700 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2024-09-30 | WOLF UNIT 6Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35509 · permit 090295333.55630, -97.95887drilling began 2024-10-09 · 6,700 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2024-09-30 | WOLF UNIT 5Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35508 · permit 090295233.55636, -97.95887drilling began 2024-10-10 · 6,700 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2024-09-27 | LAUDERBACK 2new drill · verticalEsp Energy, LLCAPI 42-337-35507 · permit 090123533.95254, -97.671752,400 ft | Esp Energy, LLC | |||||
| 2024-09-27 | KENAS 1new drill · verticalEsp Energy, LLCAPI 42-337-35506 · permit 090123433.94413, -97.670382,400 ft | Esp Energy, LLC | |||||
| 2024-08-22 | STORY 1new drill · verticalKodiak Oil & Gas, Inc.API 42-337-35505 · permit 090220233.89520, -97.59898drilling began 2024-10-29 · 5,200 ft | Kodiak Oil & Gas, Inc. | |||||
| 2024-07-19 | YARBROUGH 21new drill · verticalTettleton, Steven B.API 42-337-35504 · permit 090144733.75296, -97.53176drilling began 2024-07-31 · 4,500 ft | Tettleton, Steven B. | |||||
| 2024-03-11 | DENSON SWD 1new drill · verticalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35503 · permit 089803133.56482, -97.952475,100 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2024-03-06 | DENSON UNIT 4new drill · verticalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35501 · permit 089770733.56242, -97.96940drilling began 2024-04-19 · 5,100 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2024-03-01 | GILBERT UNIT 4new drill · verticalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35502 · permit 089770833.55627, -97.95850drilling began 2024-04-30 · 5,100 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2023-12-01 | DENSON UNIT 3Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35500 · permit 089556233.56221, -97.96930drilling began 2023-12-01 · 6,700 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2023-12-01 | DENSON UNIT 2Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35499 · permit 089556133.56226, -97.96929drilling began 2023-12-03 · 6,700 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2023-12-01 | DENSON UNIT 1Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35498 · permit 089556033.56233, -97.96931drilling began 2023-12-03 · 6,700 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2023-11-03 | YARBROUGH 20re-entry · verticalTettleton, Steven B.API 42-337-35493 · permit 089504433.75727, -97.53038drilling began 2023-11-07 · 4,345 ft | Tettleton, Steven B. | |||||
| 2023-10-11 | HAHN 2new drill · verticalExtech Operating, LLCAPI 42-337-35497 · permit 089429133.45570, -97.974636,500 ft | Extech Operating, LLC | |||||
| 2023-10-02 | GILBERT UNIT 3Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35496 · permit 089423133.55616, -97.95870drilling began 2023-10-10 · 6,600 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2023-10-02 | GILBERT UNIT 2Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35495 · permit 089423033.55616, -97.95864drilling began 2023-10-08 · 6,600 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2023-10-02 | GILBERT UNIT 1Hnew drill · horizontalQuail Ridge Operating LLCAPI 42-337-35494 · permit 089422933.55616, -97.95857drilling began 2023-10-07 · 6,600 ft | Quail Ridge Operating LLC | |||||
| 2023-07-21 | RHONE PARK 1new drill · verticalJMH Production, LLCAPI 42-337-35492 · permit 089225333.45277, -97.97475drilling began 2024-02-09 · 6,600 ft | JMH Production, LLC | |||||
| 2013-06-25 | HOWARD, N. J. 'A' 31new drill · verticalTettleton, Steven B.API 42-337-35151 · permit 076518633.93913, -97.68165drilling began 2013-08-22 · 1,450 ft | Tettleton, Steven B. |
A permit is permission to drill, not a well. Source: Railroad Commission of Texas drilling permit files.
Year by year
Drilling permits issued in Montague County, by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2026 so far | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Counted from the permit files we hold, which start in 2013; that first year may be partial. Source: Railroad Commission of Texas drilling permit files.
The latest
The most recent records
| Date | What, who and where |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Permit issued: V & H Oil, L.P.SALMON D & E · A-620 · permit 0918221 |
| 2026-08-31 | Permit issued: V & H Oil, L.P.SALMON D & E · A-620 · permit 0918064 |
| 2026-08-31 | Permit issued: V & H Oil, L.P.SALMON D & E · A-620 · permit 0918066 |
| 2026-08-21 | Permit issued: Texxol Operating Company, Inc.HARDY · A-839 · permit 0917911 |
| 2026-07-06 | Completed: BKV Barnett II, LLCWINTON A UNIT · A-730 |
| 2026-03-01 | First production: Hess, Jerry Operating Co.Hamilton |
| 2026-03-01 | First production: Hess, Jerry Operating Co.Huckabay |
| 2026-01-19 | Completed: Kodiak Oil & Gas, Inc.STORY · A-407 · permit 0902202 |
| 2026-01-15 | CompletedA-1221 |
| 2026-01-14 | Completed: Walsh & Watts, Inc.RICH, BONNIE -A- |
| 2026-01-09 | Completed: Kodiak Oil & Gas, Inc.STORY · A-407 · permit 0910050 |
Coming up
First checks coming due in Montague County
- WINTON A UNIT, BKV Barnett II, LLCby November 28, 2026
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many wells were permitted in Montague County in the last year?
The Railroad Commission issued 4 drilling permits in Montague County in the twelve months to September 2, 2026, and recorded 5 completions and 2 first-production reports. A permit is permission to drill, not a well.
How do I get an alert when a permit is issued near my land in Montague County?
Choose your abstract on this page, or the whole county, and sign in. You get one email a week, only when something new is recorded after you sign up. The alert says whether an event is on an interest in your Mineral File, on a place you follow, or only nearby.
When is my first royalty check due after a new well?
Natural Resources Code section 91.402(a) says on or before 120 days after the end of the month of first sale of production from the well. The state's first-production month is the closest public marker, so the date on this page is the earliest, not a certainty.
Got a new well on your land?
The first check is due within 120 days after the end of the month of first sale.
Sources
Primary sources, opened on 29 September 2026. Statute text is the current version on statutes.capitol.texas.gov.