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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: October 2, 2024

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has issued eight new drilling permits to Kansas operators, bringing the total for this year to 523. While this indicates some ongoing activity in the oil and gas sector, it is essential to note that this figure represents a decline of 290 permits compared to last year, marking a significant 35.7% drop. Weekly highlights:

In Kansas, 599 wells have been drilled to total depth in 2025, a significant decrease compared to 1,020 wells drilled a year ago, which represents a decline of 41.3%.
The total footage drilled across the State, not including the depths of wells currently being drilled, has reached 1,596,671 feet. This is a decline from 2,596,898 feet a year ago, reflecting a decrease of 38.5%. Currently, the number of active drilling rigs in Kansas stands at 15, down from 28 active rigs a year ago, reflecting a drop of 46.4%.
Wildcat exploratory wells now account for 12.5% of all wells drilled in the state this year. There have been 75 wildcat wells drilled compared to 94 last year, representing a 20.2% decline.
Overall, oilfield activity in Kansas has declined by an average of 38% compared to the same period a year ago.
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