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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: March 26, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 11 new drilling permits to Kansas operators during the past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 107, or 66 fewer permits than were posted a year ago, a 38.2% decline. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 122 wells have been drilled to their full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 88 fewer wells than reported during the same period a year ago, a 41.9% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 16, representing a 11.1% decline from last year. Wildcat wells now make up 13.1% of all wells drilled this year, a 4.5 percentage-point increase compared to a year ago.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 18, with 9 in the Eastern Ranges and 9 in the Western Ranges. This reflects a six-rig increase from last week (+50%). The Kansas rig count has decreased by 5 rigs from a year ago, a 21.7% decline. A total of 34 out of 51 available rigs are currently idle in the state.
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Overall drilling activity in Kansas has dropped by 59.9% in the Eastern Ranges and 59% in the Western Ranges of the state.
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Overall oilfield activity in Kansas has decreased by an average of 39% compared to the same period last year.
