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Upton County in 60 seconds (Texas)
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Upton County, Texas, in 60 seconds. In a year it reported about 110 million barrels of oil. That is fifth in Texas, 5 percent of the state. The state issued 448 drilling permits. 466 wells were completed, and 226 reported first production. Pioneer operates the most, about 30 percent. And 502 leases changed operator in two years. 144 went from TRP to Diamondback. If yours did, check your decimal. WTI averaged $84 in August. Your check is barrels times price times your decimal. 30 new wells have first checks due, starting October 28. Texas allows 120 days after the end of the month of first sale. Look up your Upton County lease, free. The sources are on screen.
Numbers are from Railroad Commission of Texas records (production to July 2026, permits and well records to September 30) and EIA prices. Operators are named as the state lists them.