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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: March 12, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 10 new drilling permits to Kansas operators during the past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 85, thus 51 fewer permits than were posted in 2025, a 37.5% decline. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 94 wells have been drilled to their full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 68 fewer wells than reported during the same period a year ago, a 42% decrease.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 13, representing a 13.3% decrease from last year. Wildcat wells now make up 13.8% of all wells drilled this year, slightly over a four percentage-point increase from last year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas currently stands at 12, with six in the Eastern Ranges and six in the Western Ranges. This is one rig increase from last week (+9.1%). The Kansas rig count is down six rigs from a year ago, a 33.3% decline. A total of 39 of 51 available rigs are currently idle in the State.
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Overall drilling activity has decreased by 57.3% in the Eastern Ranges and 57.4% in the Western Ranges of the State.
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Oilfield activity in Kansas remains sluggish, declining by an average of 41% compared to the same period last year.
