The Permian Basin remains the most active oil & gas market in North America. This intelligence package includes a targeted operator account list and a facility contact database designed to help sales teams identify active opportunities and connect with the people driving decisions.
Oil & Gas Contact Report Summary
Dataset Overview
Total Records: 907
Record Count by Role
| Role | Count |
|---|---|
| Engineer | 678 |
| Other | 105 |
| Manager | 87 |
| Supervisor | 22 |
| Specialist | 8 |
| Superintendent | 7 |
Top 10 Companies / Accounts
| Company / Account | Count |
|---|---|
| Chevron U.S.A. Inc. | 145 |
| OXY USA Inc. | 112 |
| Conocophillips Company | 56 |
| BPX | 49 |
| ExxonMobil Corporation | 44 |
| ConocoPhillips Company | 39 |
| Devon Energy Corporation | 28 |
| Kinder Morgan | 27 |
| APA Corporation | 26 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | 24 |
Note: “Conocophillips Company” and “ConocoPhillips Company” appear as separate account names and likely represent the same company.
Top 10 Cities
| City | Count |
|---|---|
| Houston | 326 |
| Midland | 202 |
| Greater Houston | 89 |
| Oklahoma City | 58 |
| Denver | 43 |
| Denver Metropolitan Area | 32 |
| Midland-Odessa Area | 32 |
| San Ramon | 25 |
| Spring | 15 |
| Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area | 12 |
Status Summary
The uploaded file does not include a Status column, so no Status analysis is available.
Executive Summary
The report contains 907 oil & gas industry contacts, with Engineers representing nearly three-quarters of the dataset, making this a highly technical audience. Managers, Supervisors, Specialists, and Superintendents account for a much smaller portion of the contact base.
The contact list is heavily concentrated within major U.S. upstream operating companies, led by Chevron, OXY, ConocoPhillips, BPX, and ExxonMobil, indicating strong coverage of large exploration and production (E&P) operators.
Geographically, the contacts are centered around the industry’s major operational hubs, particularly Houston and Midland, with additional concentrations in Oklahoma City, Denver, and San Ramon. This aligns closely with Permian Basin operations and other major North American producing regions.
For oil & gas sales and marketing teams, this dataset is well suited for campaigns targeting technical decision makers involved in engineering, facilities, operations, reliability, and capital project execution. The large concentration of engineering professionals makes it particularly valuable for companies selling engineering services, facility equipment, automation, integrity management, maintenance solutions, digital technologies, and infrastructure projects.
Permian Operator Account List
Identify 295 active Permian Basin operators ranked by drilling permit activity and enriched with rig counts, wells drilled, permit trends, company profiles, websites, LinkedIn pages, and company contact information. The report covers operators responsible for 270 active rigs, 2,298 wells drilled in 2026, and 1,972 new well permits, helping you prioritize the accounts most likely to buy.
What’s Included
This account list is built for oilfield service sales and business development teams looking to target active operators. Each record includes drilling activity metrics, permitting trends, company information, website details, LinkedIn profiles, phone numbers, email patterns, and other account intelligence to support account-based marketing and prospecting.
Permian Completions Contact Report Summary
Dataset Overview
Total Records: 895
Record Count by Role
| Role | Count |
|---|---|
| Engineer | 372 |
| Other | 315 |
| Manager | 96 |
| Supervisor | 52 |
| Superintendent | 33 |
| Specialist | 27 |
Top 10 Companies / Accounts
| Company / Account | Count |
|---|---|
| OXY USA Inc. | 131 |
| Chevron U.S.A. Inc. | 115 |
| BPX | 101 |
| ConocoPhillips Company | 94 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | 92 |
| Devon Energy Corporation | 46 |
| SM Energy Companyn (Civitas) | 34 |
| Ovintiv USA | 31 |
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 27 |
| APA Corporation | 27 |
Top 10 Cities
| City | Count |
|---|---|
| Houston | 266 |
| Midland | 168 |
| Greater Houston | 70 |
| Midland-Odessa Area | 58 |
| Oklahoma City | 49 |
| San Antonio | 41 |
| Denver | 31 |
| Denver Metropolitan Area | 28 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex | 24 |
| Spring | 19 |
Status Summary
| Status | Count |
|---|---|
| Unchanged | 505 |
| Update | 369 |
| New | 21 |
Executive Summary
This dataset contains 895 completions-related contacts from major U.S. oil & gas operators. The contact base is heavily weighted toward engineering professionals, followed by management and field leadership, making it well suited for companies selling completions technology, stimulation services, well intervention, production optimization, digital oilfield solutions, and engineering software.
The largest operator representation comes from OXY USA Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc., BPX, ConocoPhillips, and EOG Resources, providing strong coverage of some of the most active unconventional operators in North America.
Geographically, the contacts are concentrated in Houston and Midland, reflecting the industry’s operational and corporate centers for the Permian Basin. Additional concentrations in Oklahoma City, San Antonio, and Denver provide coverage across other major upstream operating regions.
From a CRM perspective, 390 records (21 New + 369 Update) have been created or modified within the last 30 days, making them excellent candidates for outbound sales, account-based marketing, and contact validation campaigns.
Business Function Summary
Completions is responsible for preparing a drilled well for production by designing and executing hydraulic fracturing, perforating, stimulation, and wellbore completion activities. Professionals in this function work closely with drilling, production, reservoir, and field operations teams to maximize well performance, improve recovery, reduce completion costs, and ensure safe, efficient execution of multi-well development programs.
Permian Basin Operator Activity Summary Report – Q2 2026
Dataset Overview
Total Operators: 245
Classification Method: Based on drilling activity, rig activity, and permit inventory using the Operator Classification Glossary.
| Classification | Operators | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dormant / Legacy | 151 | 61.6% |
| Next Tier | 51 | 20.8% |
| Steady State | 43 | 17.6% |
| Total | 245 | 100% |
Executive Summary
The Permian Basin remains one of the most concentrated drilling markets in North America, with a relatively small group of Steady State Operators controlling the vast majority of drilling activity, rig deployment, and future permit inventory.
While Steady State Operators represent only 17.6% of all operators, they account for nearly all active drilling activity in the basin, operating 231 active rigs and drilling more than 2,300 wells during 2026.
The operator universe remains heavily populated by Dormant / Legacy Operators, which comprise over 60% of all accounts. Although these companies currently exhibit little drilling activity, many continue to hold permits, producing assets, gathering systems, and infrastructure that create opportunities for production-focused service providers.
For oilfield service companies, the Permian Basin continues to offer its largest sales opportunities through the Steady State segment, while the Next Tier segment provides emerging growth opportunities and future strategic accounts.
1. Steady State Operators
Definition
Operators consistently drilling within the Permian Basin with active development programs supported by rigs, wells drilled, and permit inventory.
Market Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Operators | 43 |
| Active Rig Count | 231 |
| Wells Drilled 2026 | 2,372 |
| Wells Drilled 2025 | 4,935 |
| Permits Last 12 Months | 3,217 |
| Permits Last 60 Days | 797 |
Business Interpretation
This group represents the core of Permian Basin development activity and remains the primary source of demand for:
- Drilling services
- Completions services
- Water management
- Production chemicals
- Artificial lift
- Midstream expansion
- Facility construction
- Automation and digital oilfield solutions
These operators should be considered Tier 1 strategic accounts for long-term account development and market penetration.
Largest Steady State Operators
| Operator | Rig Count | Wells Drilled 2026 | Permits Last 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exxon (XTO) | 35 | 411 | 253 |
| Diamondback Energy | 22 | 265 | 240 |
| OXY USA | 20 | 217 | 427 |
| Devon Energy | 20 | 191 | 453 |
| ConocoPhillips | 15 | 132 | 142 |
| EOG Resources | 12 | 119 | 235 |
| Mewbourne Oil | 12 | 105 | 149 |
| Permian Resources | 11 | 129 | 362 |
| SM Energy / Civitas | 7 | 83 | 39 |
| Matador Resources | 7 | 59 | 123 |
Key Observation
The largest Permian operators continue to dominate basin development activity. Exxon, Diamondback, OXY, Devon, ConocoPhillips, EOG, Mewbourne, and Permian Resources collectively account for a substantial share of drilling activity and future permit inventory, making them the highest concentration of near-term service demand in the basin.
2. Next Tier Operators
Definition
Operators with measurable drilling activity or permit inventory but operating at a smaller scale than Steady State Operators.
Market Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Operators | 51 |
| Active Rig Count | 20 |
| Wells Drilled 2026 | 126 |
| Wells Drilled 2025 | 218 |
| Permits Last 12 Months | 189 |
| Permits Last 60 Days | 51 |
Business Interpretation
These operators often represent:
- Emerging development programs
- Private-equity-backed operators
- Basin-focused independents
- Asset optimization campaigns
- Regional drilling programs
This segment is ideal for:
- Business development prospecting
- Regional sales campaigns
- Market share expansion
- New technology introductions
- Relationship building before activity scales
Notable Next Tier Operators
| Operator | Rig Count | Wells Drilled 2026 | Permits Last 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation Resources | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Lakewood Energy | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| WES Water Holdings | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| Mid-States Operating Company | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| U.S. Department of Energy | 1 | 3 | 18 |
| Longfellow Energy | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| Freedom Energy (Flat Creek Resources) | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Mack Energy Corp. | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Bayswater Exploration & Production | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Triple Crown Resource | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Key Observation
Many Next Tier operators maintain active drilling programs despite relatively small rig footprints. Several companies possess permit inventories that could support future development programs, making this segment a strong source of emerging sales opportunities.
3. Dormant / Legacy Operators
Definition
Operators with historical permit activity but limited or no recent drilling activity during the reporting period.
Market Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Operators | 151 |
| Active Rig Count | 0 |
| Wells Drilled 2026 | 0 |
| Wells Drilled 2025 | 208 |
| Permits Last 12 Months | 238 |
| Permits Last 60 Days | 70 |
Business Interpretation
Although active drilling is limited, these operators frequently maintain:
- Producing well inventories
- Existing facilities
- Pipeline and gathering infrastructure
- Water systems
- Environmental obligations
- Legacy field operations
Ideal solutions include:
- Production optimization
- Artificial lift
- Automation and SCADA
- Integrity management
- Environmental services
- Maintenance programs
- Facility upgrades
- Asset management solutions
Largest Dormant / Legacy Operators by Permit Inventory
| Operator | Permits Last 12 Months |
|---|---|
| Kinder Morgan | 69 |
| Deep Blue | 15 |
| Pitts Energy Co. | 13 |
| Petroplex Energy | 12 |
| Hilcorp Energy | 8 |
| WRD Energy | 8 |
| Discovery Operating | 7 |
| Paloma Resources | 5 |
| Velocity Water Solutions | 5 |
| Warwick Energy Group | 5 |
Key Observation
While most Dormant operators are not actively drilling, several maintain meaningful permit inventories and infrastructure positions. Companies such as Kinder Morgan stand out due to significant permit activity despite the absence of active drilling, indicating potential future development, facility expansion, or infrastructure-related opportunities.
Strategic Sales Recommendations
Tier 1 Focus – Steady State Operators
Prioritize the 43 Steady State Operators for:
- Drilling and completions services
- Production chemicals
- Water infrastructure
- Midstream services
- Facility construction
- Automation and digital oilfield technologies
These operators represent the highest concentration of current and future spending.
Tier 2 Focus – Next Tier Operators
Develop targeted outreach programs toward the 51 Next Tier Operators to:
- Establish relationships before activity scales
- Introduce new technologies and services
- Capture market share during growth phases
- Identify operators transitioning into Steady State status
Tier 3 Focus – Dormant / Legacy Operators
Maintain visibility with the 151 Dormant / Legacy Operators by positioning:
- Production optimization solutions
- Integrity and maintenance services
- Environmental compliance solutions
- Facility upgrades
- Automation and monitoring technologies
These operators provide recurring opportunities tied to existing asset management rather than new drilling activity.
Overall Market Outlook
The Permian Basin remains highly concentrated among a relatively small group of large-scale operators. While only 17.6% of operators qualify as Steady State, they drive the majority of drilling, rig deployment, and permit activity. For oilfield service companies seeking the highest return on business development efforts, the Steady State segment should remain the primary target, with Next Tier operators representing the strongest source of future growth opportunities.
