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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: July 23, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 20 new drilling permits to Kansas operators this past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 442, which is 33 more permits than were posted a year ago, a 8.1% gain. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 419 wells have been drilled to full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 84 fewer wells than were reported during the same period a year ago, a 16.7% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 47, a 19% decline from last year. Wildcat wells now account for 11.2% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 18, with seven in the Eastern Ranges and eleven in the Western Ranges. This is two more rigs than last week, a 12.5% Gain. The rig count is the same as a year ago.
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Overall drilling activity in Kansas is down an average of 19% compared with the same period last year.
