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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: September 17, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 22 new drilling permits to Kansas operators this past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 540, which is 30 more permits than were posted a year ago, a 5.9% increase. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 554 wells were drilled to full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 51 fewer wells than were reported during the same period a year ago, a 14.6% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 69, down from 76 a year ago, a 9.2% decline. Wildcat wells now account for 12.5% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 22, with 9 rigs serving in the Eastern Ranges and 13 in the Western Ranges. This is up by two rigs from last week. A year ago, the rig count was 16, a 37.5% increase.
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Overall oilfield activity in Kansas is down by an average of 15% compared with the same period last year.
