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IOGsi WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS: October 16, 2024

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) issued seven new drilling permits to Kansas operators, bringing the total for this year to 544. While this indicates ongoing activity in the oil and gas sector, it is essential to note that this figure represents a decrease of 350 permits compared to last year, marking a significant 39.1% decline. Weekly highlights:

In Kansas, 639 wells have been drilled to total depth in 2025, a significant decrease compared to 1,082 wells drilled a year ago, representing a decline of 40.9%.
The total footage drilled across the State, not including the depths of wells currently being drilled, has reached 1,704,897 feet. This is a decline from 2,739,218 feet a year ago, reflecting a decrease of 37.8%. Currently, the number of active drilling rigs in Kansas stands at 17, down from 33 active rigs a year ago, reflecting a 48.5% decline.
Wildcat exploratory wells now account for 12.1% of all wells drilled in the state this year, compared to 9.2% last year. There have been 77 wildcat wells drilled compared to 100 last year, representing a 23% decline.
Overall, oilfield drilling activity in Kansas has decreased by an average of 37% compared to the same period a year ago.
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