Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded drilling company that provides onshore contract drilling services to exploration and production companies in the oil and natural gas industry. The company was formed through the merger of Patterson Drilling Company and UTI Energy Corporation in 2001. The headquarters is located in Houston, Texas.

2024 Activity Summary

In 2024, there are 1,614 total well spuds, with MEWBOURNE OIL leading in activity (296 well spuds) and Texas being the most active province (1,217 well spuds), with Reeves County having the highest count (145 well spuds). Chevron had the most well spuds in 2023 with 328 entries. Monthly trends in 2024 showed fluctuations, with January and August having the highest activity.

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Patterson-UTI Wells Drilled 2024

Patterson-UTI Services

Patterson-UTI Energy operates a fleet of land-based drilling rigs and offers a range of drilling services, including:

1. Contract Drilling Services: Patterson-UTI provides contract drilling services to oil and gas companies, helping them drill wells onshore in various regions.
2. Pressure Pumping Services: In addition to drilling, the company offers pressure pumping services, which involve the injection of fluids into the wellbore to enhance oil and gas recovery.
3. Directional Drilling Services: The company provides directional drilling services, which involve drilling wells at angles to access and extract hydrocarbons more effectively.

Patterson-UTI Energy is known for its focus on innovation and technology in the drilling industry. They have invested in modern drilling rigs and technologies to improve efficiency, safety, and performance in the extraction of oil and gas.

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Texas

Patterson-UTI Energy has historically been active in Texas due to the state’s significant oil and gas reserves. The company provides drilling services, including contract drilling and well service, which are vital for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas.

Patterson 282

Total Wells Drilled: 22Activity Period: January 15, 2023 – October 2, 2024Top Licensees:

1. BTA Oil Producers: 17 wells
2. Matador Resources: 4 wells
3. Ameredev II: 1 well

Top Counties:

1. Lea County: 14 wells
2. Ward County: 6 wells
3. Reeves County: 2 wells

Patterson 903

Total Wells Drilled: 22Activity Period: January 10, 2024 – September 24, 2024Top Licensees:

1. Murphy Oil: 22 wells

Top Counties:

1. Dimmit County: 15 wells
2. Karnes County: 4 wells
3. McMullen County: 3 wells

Patterson 284

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 284” is 25 in 2024.

Counties
CULBERSON 58T2: 8 wells drilled
CULBERSON 60T1: 6 wells drilled
CULBERSON 61T1: 5 wells drilled
CULBERSON 61T2: 6 wells drilled

States
Texas: 25 wells drilled

Account Name
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.: 25 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 6 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 6 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 8 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 5 wells drilled

Patterson 252

Total Wells Drilled: 38Activity Period: January 16, 2023 – September 9, 2024Top Licensees:

1. Pioneer Natural Resources: 30 wells
2. Exxon: 8 wells

Top Counties:

1. Midland County: 14 wells
2. Martin County: 13 wells
3. Glasscock County: 8 wells
4. Reagan County: 3 wells

Patterson 880

Activity Period: January 3, 2023 – September 4, 2024Top Licensees:

1. APA Corp: 37 wells

Top Counties:

1. Midland County: 19 wells
2. Upton County: 12 wells
3. Reagan County: 4 wells
4. Glasscock County: 1 well

Patterson 874

• Total Wells Drilled: 20
• Activity Period: January 1, 2023 – August 16, 2023
• Top Licensee:
  • SM Energy: 20 wells
• Top Counties:
  1. Martin County: 16 wells
  2. Howard County: 4 wells

Patterson 258

Total Wells Drilled: 32

Activity Period: January 20, 2024 – September 6, 2024

Top Licensee:

• Chevron: 32 wells

Top County:

• Reeves County: 32 wells

Patterson 278

Total Wells Drilled: 36

Activity Period: January 14, 2023 – September 5, 2024

Top Licensee:

• Chevron: 36 wells

Top County:

• Reeves County: 36 wells

Patterson 816

Total Wells Drilled: 20

Activity Period: January 13, 2023 – September 29, 2024

Top Licensee:

• Mewbourne Oil: 20 wells

Top Counties:

1. Reeves County: 13 wells
2. Eddy County: 7 wells

Patterson 299

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 299” is 30 in 2024.

Counties
DIMMIT: 14 wells drilled
DIMMIT 8: 9 wells drilled
FRIO 6: 3 wells drilled
WEBB: 4 wells drilled

States
Texas: 30 wells drilled

Account Name
Crescent Energy Inc: 18 wells drilled
JAVELIN ENERGY PARTNERS MGMT: 4 wells drilled
VENADO OPERATING COMPANY LLC: 8 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 8 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 8 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 9 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 5 wells drilled

Patterson 815

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 815” is 26 in 2024.

Counties
EDDY: 23 wells drilled
REEVES 52T8S: 3 wells drilled

States
NM: 23 wells drilled
Texas: 3 wells drilled

Account Name
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.: 26 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 7 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 6 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 7 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 6 wells drilled

Patterson 254

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 254” is 25 in 2024.

Counties
EDDY: 23 wells drilled
LEA: 2 wells drilled

States
NM: 25 wells drilled

Account Name
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.: 25 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 8 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 5 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 5 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 7 wells drilled

Patterson 255

otal Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 255” is 25 in 2024.

Counties
BORDEN 20: 4 wells drilled
BORDEN 25: 4 wells drilled
HOWARD 25: 8 wells drilled
HOWARD 26: 1 well drilled
HOWARD 27: 4 wells drilled
HOWARD 32T1S: 4 wells drilled

States
Texas: 25 wells drilled

Account Name
HighPeak Energy, Inc.: 25 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 6 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 6 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 7 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 6 wells drilled

Louisiana

Patterson-UTI Energy, being a significant player in the oil and gas drilling sector, has also been active in Louisiana, another state with substantial oil and gas reserves. The company provides drilling services such as contract drilling, directional drilling, and well services, all of which are essential for exploration and production activities in the region.

Patterson 585

Total Wells Drilled: 19

Activity Period: January 29, 2023 – September 6, 2023

Top Licensee:

• Chesapeake Energy: 19 wells

Top Counties:

1. De Soto County: 12 wells
2. Caddo County: 4 wells
3. Red River County: 2 wells
4. De Soto (LA): 1 well

New Mexico

Patterson-UTI Energy is also active in New Mexico, particularly in areas such as the Permian Basin, which spans across Texas and New Mexico and is one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the United States. In New Mexico, Patterson-UTI provides drilling services such as contract drilling, directional drilling, and well services, supporting the exploration and production activities of oil and gas companies operating in the region.

Patterson 566

Total Wells Drilled: 35Activity Period: January 17, 2023 – September 23, 2023Top Licensee:

• BTA Oil Producers: 35 wells

Top Counties:

1. Lea County: 18 wells
2. Reeves County: 13 wells
3. Loving County: 4 wells

Rig Patterson 558

Total Wells Drilled: 33

Activity Period: January 22, 2024 – September 28, 2023

Top Licensee:

• Mewbourne Oil: 33 wells

Top County:

• Eddy County: 33 wells

Patterson 575

Total Wells Drilled: 30

Activity Period: January 12, 2024 – September 7, 2024

Top Licensee:

• Mewbourne Oil: 30 wells

Top Counties:

1. Eddy County: 19 wells
2. Loving County: 5 wells
3. Reeves County: 4 wells
4. Lea County: 2 wells

Patterson 260

• Total Wells Drilled: 25
• Activity Period: January 15, 2023 – September 7, 2024
• Top Licensee:
  • Mewbourne Oil: 25 wells
• Top Counties:
  1. Lea County: 15 wells
  2. Eddy County: 6 wells
  3. Loving County: 4 wells

Patterson 575

Total Wells Drilled: 30Activity Period: January 12, 2024 – September 7, 2024Top Licensee:

• Mewbourne Oil: 30 wells

Top Counties:

1. Eddy County: 19 wells
2. Loving County: 5 wells
3. Reeves County: 4 wells
4. Lea County: 2 wells

Patterson 247 

Total Wells Drilled: 53Activity Period: January 14, 2023 – September 18, 2024Top Licensees:

1. EOG Resources: 49 wells
2. Pillar Oil & Gas: 3 wells
3. Modern Exploration: 1 well

Top Counties:

1. Gonzales County: 25 wells
2. Karnes County: 19 wells
3. Wilson County: 5 wells
4. Atascosa County: 3 wells
5. La Salle County: 1 well

Marcellus

Patterson-UTI Energy’s activity in the Marcellus Shale region primarily revolves around providing drilling services for natural gas exploration and production. The Marcellus Shale formation spans several states, including Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and New York, with Pennsylvania being one of the most active areas for drilling within the Marcellus.

Patterson 294

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 294” is 31 in 2024.

Counties
GREENE: 11 wells drilled
LYCOMING: 6 wells drilled
LYCOMING (PA): 1 well drilled
MARSHALL: 11 wells drilled
WASHINGTON: 2 wells drilled

States
PA: 20 wells drilled
WV: 11 wells drilled

Account Name
EQT: 31 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 8 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 11 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 6 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 6 wells drilled

Oklahoma

Patterson-UTI Energy’s activity in the Anadarko Basin, located primarily in Oklahoma and extending into Texas and Kansas, is significant given the basin’s rich oil and gas resources. The company provides drilling services tailored to the exploration and production needs of oil and gas companies operating in this region.

Patterson 365

• Total Wells Drilled: 16
• Activity Period: January 2, 2024 – September 26, 2023
• Top Licensees:
  1. Mewbourne Oil: 16 wells
• Top Counties:
  1. Ellis County: 8 wells
  2. Dewey County: 4 wells
  3. Custer County: 2 wells
  4. Ellis (OK): 1 well
  5. Ochiltree County: 1 well

Rocky Mountains

Patterson 268

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 268” is 41 in 2024.

Counties
WELD: 41 wells drilled

States
CO: 41 wells drilled

Account Name
Bayswater Exploration & Production LLC: 7 wells drilled
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.: 34 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 12 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 12 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 10 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 7 wells drilled

Patterson 272

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 272” is 35 in 2024.

Counties
LEA: 5 wells drilled
WELD: 28 wells drilled
WELD (CO): 2 wells drilled

States
CO: 30 wells drilled
NM: 5 wells drilled

Account Name
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.: 35 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 12 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 11 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 8 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 4 wells drilled

Patterson 572

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 572” is 34 in 2024.

Counties
ADAMS: 12 wells drilled
ARAPAHOE: 5 wells drilled
WELD: 15 wells drilled
WELD (CO): 2 wells drilled

States
CO: 34 wells drilled

Account Name
Civitas Resources: 34 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 12 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 4 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 9 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 9 wells drilled

Patterson 345

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 345” is 27 in 2024.

Counties
ADAMS: 7 wells drilled
ARAPAHOE: 9 wells drilled
ARAPAHOE (CO): 2 wells drilled
CAMPBELL: 3 wells drilled
CONVERSE: 2 wells drilled
CONVERSE (WY): 1 well drilled
WELD: 3 wells drilled

States
CO: 21 wells drilled
WY: 6 wells drilled

Account Name
Civitas Resources: 21 wells drilled
IMPACT E&P LLC: 2 wells drilled
Three Crown Petroleum LLC: 4 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 11 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 10 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 3 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 3 wells drilled

Bakken

Patterson 811

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 811” is 27 in 2024.

Counties
MCKENZIE: 11 wells drilled
WILLIAMS: 15 wells drilled
WILLIAMS (ND): 1 well drilled

States
ND: 27 wells drilled

Account Name
Devon Energy Corporation: 24 wells drilled
Grayson Petroleum Company: 3 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 7 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 8 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 7 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 5 wells drilled

Patterson 806

Total Wells Drilled
The total wells drilled for “Patterson 806” is 26 in 2024.

Counties
MCKENZIE: 13 wells drilled
MOUNTRAIL: 4 wells drilled
WILLIAMS: 8 wells drilled
WILLIAMS (ND): 1 well drilled

States
ND: 26 wells drilled

Account Name
Chord Energy: 26 wells drilled

Activity Period
2024 Q1: 7 wells drilled
2024 Q2: 7 wells drilled
2024 Q3: 6 wells drilled
2024 Q4: 6 wells drilled