Oil and gas drilling activity in western Oklahoma remains a key source of momentum for the state, with the Granite Wash adding one rig to reach 20 active rigs in the latest Baker Hughes count. The increase puts the play level with the Cana Woodford, also at 20 rigs, after the two western Oklahoma plays tracked closely for much of the year.
The Granite Wash extends across the Anadarko Basin in western Oklahoma and into the eastern Texas Panhandle. Oklahoma activity is concentrated around communities such as Sayre, Cheyenne and Cordell, while drilling also extends into Panhandle counties. The latest rig increase reinforces the region’s position as one of the more active drilling corridors in Oklahoma.
Year-to-date drilling data provides additional context for the level of field activity. The Granite Wash dataset reviewed by OilGasLeads shows 143 wells drilled through August 12, 2026. Mewbourne Oil Company leads with 46 wells, representing roughly 32% of the total. Roger Mills County accounts for 66 wells, followed by Custer County with 44, meaning the two counties represent approximately 77% of the wells in the dataset.
For drilling contractors, equipment companies and field-service suppliers, the data also identifies where drilling programs are translating into well-level activity. Power Rig 6 leads the contractor/rig combinations with nine wells drilled, while Stamper Rig 1, Power Rig 7 and Patterson Rig 291 each account for eight wells.
Granite Wash Wells Drilled YTD
| Metric | Activity |
|---|---|
| Total Wells Drilled YTD | 143 |
| Reporting Through | August 12, 2026 |
| Current Granite Wash Rig Count | 20 |
Top 5 Operators by Wells Drilled
| Account Name | Wells Drilled |
|---|---|
| Mewbourne Oil Company | 46 |
| ANTHEM ENERGY OPERATING (OKLAHOMA) LLC | 8 |
| Citizen Energy III LLC | 8 |
| Charter Oak Production Co., LLC | 8 |
| Nadel and Gussman Permian, L.L.C. | 6 |
Mewbourne Oil Company accounts for approximately 32% of the 143 wells in the dataset, making it the most active operator by a substantial margin.
Wells Drilled by County
| County | Wells Drilled |
|---|---|
| Roger Mills | 66 |
| Custer | 44 |
| Ochiltree | 9 |
| Dewey | 8 |
| Hemphill | 6 |
| Roberts | 4 |
| Ellis | 3 |
| Lipscomb | 2 |
| Beckham | 1 |
| Total | 143 |
Roger Mills and Custer counties account for 110 wells, or approximately 77% of all wells in the dataset, highlighting the geographic concentration of current drilling activity.
Top 5 Contractor and Rig Combinations
| Contractor and Rig | Wells Drilled |
|---|---|
| Power Rig 6 | 9 |
| Stamper 1 | 8 |
| Power Rig 7 | 8 |
| Patterson 291 | 8 |
| Edge Services 802 | 6 |
Elsewhere in Oklahoma, Baker Hughes reported limited movement. The Ardmore Woodford remained at two rigs, the Arkoma Woodford held at one, and the Mississippian continued to report no active rigs. For drilling contractors and suppliers, the concentration of rigs and wells in western Oklahoma provides a clear indication of where near-term demand for drilling equipment, field services, logistics and wellsite support remains strongest.
Industry Impact
The combination of 20 active Granite Wash rigs and 143 wells drilled YTD highlights the continuing importance of the Anadarko Basin and surrounding western Oklahoma/Texas Panhandle market to Mid-Continent activity. The concentration of drilling among specific operators, counties and rig fleets gives service companies and suppliers a clearer view of where upstream capital is translating into field activity and potential demand.
Two-Sentence Summary
The Granite Wash reached 20 active rigs, matching the Cana Woodford as western Oklahoma continues to anchor drilling activity in the state. OilGasLeads data shows 143 wells drilled through August 12, 2026, led by Mewbourne Oil Company and heavily concentrated in Roger Mills and Custer counties.
Author: phinds