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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: April 23, 2026
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued 24 new drilling permits to Kansas operators during the past week. This brings the total number of new well locations this year to 205, 40 fewer permits than were posted a year ago, a 10.9% decline. Other weekly highlights include:
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A total of 191 wells have been drilled to their full depth in Kansas in 2026. This is 104 fewer wells than reported during the same period a year ago, a 35.3% decline.
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The number of wildcat exploratory wells drilled in 2026 now totals 19, representing a 34.5% decline from last year. Wildcat wells now make up 9.9% of all wells drilled this year.
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The number of active drilling rigs in Kansas is currently 19, with 11 rigs in the Eastern Ranges and 8 rigs in the Western Ranges. This is unchanged from last week. The Kansas rig count is down 2 rigs from a year ago, a 9.5% decline. A total of 32 out of 51 available rigs (63%) currently stand idle in the State.
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Overall drilling activity in Kansas has dropped by 42.5% in the Eastern Ranges and 53.8% in the Western Ranges of the State.
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Overall, oilfield activity in Kansas has decreased by an average of 32% compared to the same period last year.
