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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: May 28, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 20 new drilling permits to Kansas operators this past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 300, which is 17 more than were posted a year ago, a 6% gain. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 288 wells have been drilled to full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 80 fewer wells than were reported during the same period a year ago, a 21.7% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 29, a 32.6% decrease from last year. Wildcat wells now account for 10.1% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 20, with 9 in the Eastern Ranges and 11 in the Western Ranges. This is up two rigs from last week. The Kansas rig count is up four rigs from a year ago, a 25% gain. A total of 31 of 52 available rigs (59.6%) are currently idle in the State.
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Drilling activity in Kansas, measured by total footage drilled, has declined by 27.5% in the Eastern Ranges and by 38.3% in the Western Ranges of the State.
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Overall, oilfield activity in Kansas has decreased by an average of 24% compared with the same period last year.
