Wilcox Energy Company LLC is a privately held independent oil and gas producer headquartered in Rule, Texas. The company focuses on developing mature conventional oil and gas assets across North Central Texas, with operations concentrated in Archer and Haskell counties. Wilcox is an active operator with the Texas Railroad Commission (Operator No. 923259) and specializes in extending the productive life of established oil fields through targeted drilling and redevelopment programs.
Unlike many Permian operators focused on large-scale horizontal shale development, Wilcox targets conventional reservoirs on the Bend Arch and the Eastern Shelf of the Permian Basin, pursuing lower-risk drilling opportunities and maximizing production from existing infrastructure.
Operations Snapshot
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Rule, Texas |
| Business | Independent Oil & Gas Producer |
| Primary Operating Area | North Central Texas |
| Counties Active | Archer, Haskell |
| Primary Plays | Bend Arch (Anadarko Basin) and Eastern Shelf (Permian Basin) |
| Operator Status | Active |
Well Activity Since 2018
Analysis of Wilcox’s drilling activity shows a focused and consistent development program.
Metric Value Wells Drilled Since 2018 19 Active Drilling Years 2018, 2021–2026 Most Active Year 2025 (6 wells) 2026 Wells Drilled (YTD) 3
Wells Drilled by Year
| Year | Wells |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026* | 3 |
*Through June 2026.
Operating Areas
Wilcox’s recent drilling has been concentrated in two North Texas producing trends.
County Wells Primary Play Archer County 12 Bend Arch – Anadarko Basin Haskell County 7 Eastern Shelf – Permian Basin
This drilling portfolio reflects a strategy focused on mature conventional reservoirs with established production history and existing infrastructure.
Drilling Contractor
Wilcox has maintained a highly consistent drilling program, utilizing the same drilling contractor and rig across all recent operations.
Period Contractor Rig 2021–2026 Rockin R Drilling Rig 1
The continued use of a single contractor suggests a long-term operating relationship and an emphasis on operational efficiency.
2026 Drilling Activity
Wilcox has drilled three wells during 2026 through June.
Activity Summary
- 3 wells drilled year-to-date
- Two wells located in Archer County
- One well located in Haskell County
- All wells drilled by Rockin R Drilling Rig 1
- Drilling activity occurred between May and June, indicating the continuation of the company’s annual conventional drilling program.
Well Count
Current publicly available operator data indicates:
Metric Count Total operated wells 287 Active producing wells 36 Inactive/Shut-in/Other wells 251
The company’s operated properties include:
Property County Active Wells Campbell Young County 121 Benson Young County 89 Andrews Young County 74 Jones Leggett Haskell County 2 Benson Estate Young County 1 Total 287
Outlook
Wilcox Energy Company LLC continues to execute a disciplined, low-risk development strategy focused on mature conventional oil fields in North Central Texas. Following its most active year in 2025, the company has maintained drilling momentum into 2026 with additional development in Archer and Haskell counties. Its concentrated geographic footprint, long-standing contractor relationship, and focus on established producing trends position the company as a steady independent operator within the Bend Arch and Eastern Shelf conventional plays.
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