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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: July 16, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 14 new drilling permits to Kansas operators this past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 422, which is 31 more permits than were posted a year ago, a 7.9% gain. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 388 wells have been drilled to full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 90 fewer wells than were reported during the same period a year ago, a 18.8% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 42, a 25% decline from last year. Wildcat wells now account for 10.8% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 16, with seven in the Eastern Ranges and nine in the Western Ranges. This is one less rig than last week, a 5.9% decline. The rig count is down six rigs from a year ago, a 27.3% decline.
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Overall drilling activity in Kansas is down an average of 22% compared with the Same period last year.
