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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: June 4, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 17 new drilling permits to Kansas operators this past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 317, which is 25 more than were posted a year ago, an 8.6% gain. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 302 wells have been drilled to full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 75 fewer wells than were reported during the same period a year ago, a 19.9% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 31, a 32.6% decrease from last year. Wildcat wells now account for 10.3% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 20, with 9 in the Eastern Ranges and 11 in the Western Ranges. This is unchanged from last week. The Kansas rig count is up seven rigs from a year ago, a 53.8% gain. A total of 31 of 52 available rigs (59.6%) are currently idle in the State.
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Drilling activity in Kansas, measured by total footage drilled, has declined by 25.1% in the Eastern Ranges and by 35.3% in the Western Ranges of the State.
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Overall, oilfield activity in Kansas has decreased by an average of 15% compared with the same period last year.
