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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: May 14, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 24 new drilling permits to Kansas operators last week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 256, 7 fewer than were posted a year ago, a 2.7% decline. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 249 wells have been drilled to their full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 98 fewer wells than reported during the same period a year ago, a 28.2% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 26, representing a 36.6% decline from last year. Wildcat wells now make up 10.4% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 17, with 6 in the Eastern Ranges and 11 in the Western Ranges. This is down 3 rigs from last week. The Kansas rig count is down 3 rigs from a year ago, a 15% decline. A total of 35 of 52 available rigs (67.3%) are currently idle in the State.
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Overall drilling activity in Kansas has dropped by 30.4% in the Eastern Ranges and 46.4% in the Western Ranges of the State.
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Overall, oilfield activity in Kansas has decreased by an average of 27% compared to the same period last year.
