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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: November 27, 2024

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued two new drilling permits to Kansas operators, bringing the total for this year to 609. While this indicates ongoing activity in the oil and gas sector, it is essential to note that this figure represents a decrease of 462 permits compared to last year, a 43.1% decline. Weekly highlights include:

In Kansas, 735 wells have been drilled to full depth in 2025, a significant decrease compared to 1,262 wells drilled a year ago, representing a decline of 41.8%.
The total footage drilled across Kansas, not including the depths of wells currently being drilled, has reached 1,971,875 feet. This is down from 3,135,177 feet a year ago, reflecting a decrease of 37.1%. Currently, the number of active drilling rigs in Kansas stands at 13 (6 Eastern Region, 7 Western Region), down from 30 active rigs a year ago, a 56.7% decline.
A total of 91 wildcat exploratory wells have been drilled this year, which is 27 fewer wildcats compared to last year, a decrease of 22.9%. Wildcat wells account for 12.4% of the total wells drilled in 2025, up 3.1 percentage points compared to the previous year.
Overall, oilfield drilling activity in Kansas has decreased by an average of 38% compared to the same period a year ago.
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