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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: May 21, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 24 new drilling permits to Kansas operators this past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 280, which is 9 more than were posted a year ago, a 3.3% gain. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 262 wells were drilled to full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 99 fewer wells than were reported during the same period a year ago, a 27.4% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 27, a 37.2% decline from last year. Wildcat wells now account for 10.3% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 18, with 7 in the Eastern Ranges and 11 in the Western Ranges. This is up one rig from last week. The Kansas rig count is down one rig from a year ago, a 5.3% decline. A total of 33 of 52 available rigs (63.5%) are currently idle in the State.
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Drilling activity in Kansas, measured by total footage drilled, has declined by 29.8% in the Eastern Ranges and by 43.2% 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.
