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Texas Oil & Gas Permits Surge in May 2026
4 Jun
Summary
- Texas issued 753 original drilling permits in May 2026.
- Permits included 655 for new oil or gas wells.
- Commission staff processed 914 oil completions in May.
In May 2026, the Railroad Commission of Texas reported the issuance of 753 original drilling permits. This total encompasses a variety of authorizations, with 655 permits designated for the drilling of new oil or gas wells.
The breakdown further reveals specific categories within the permits granted. These include 151 for oil wells, 73 for gas wells, and 475 for combined oil and gas operations. Other permits were issued for injection wells (43) and other miscellaneous purposes (11), alongside those for re-entry, re-completion, and reclassifications.
Beyond new drilling, commission staff actively processed well completions throughout May 2026. The reported figures show 914 oil completions, 313 gas completions, and 146 injection completions. This data provides insight into the active state of oil and gas operations within Texas during that period.
