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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: June 18, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 18 new drilling permits to Kansas operators this past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 362, which is 45 more than were posted a year ago, an 15% gain. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 333 wells have been drilled to full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 73 fewer wells than were reported during the same period a year ago, a 18% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 35, a 28.6% decrease from last year. Wildcat wells now account for 10.5% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 14, with six in the Eastern Ranges and eight in the Western Ranges. This is two fewer rigs than last week, a 12.5% reduction. The Kansas rig count is up three rigs from a year ago, a 27.3% gain. A total of 34 of 49 available rigs (69.4%) are currently idle in the State.
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Drilling activity in Kansas, measured by total footage drilled, has declined by 22.5% in the Eastern Ranges and by 35% in the Western Ranges compared to the same period last year.
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Overall, oilfield activity in Kansas has decreased by an average of 15% compared with the same period last year.
