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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: June 25, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 24 new drilling permits to Kansas operators this past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 386, which is 40 more than were posted a year ago, an 11.6% gain. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 345 wells have been drilled to full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 78 fewer wells than were reported during the same period a year ago, a 18.4% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 36, a 28% decrease from last year. Wildcat wells now account for 10.4% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 17, with six in the Eastern Ranges and eleven in the Western Ranges. This is three more rigs than last week, a 21% gain. The Kansas rig count is up five rigs from a year ago, a 41.7% gain. Overall drilling activity in Kansas has declined by an average of 27% compared with the same period last year.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 36, a 28% decline from last year. Wildcat wells now account for 10.4% of all wells drilled this year.
