The Rocky Mountain Oil Company Directory – The Rockies market is dominated by a small group of 21 Steady State Operators that drive the majority of drilling activity, supported by 46 active rigs, 495 wells drilled in 2026, and 1,875 undrilled permits. While 68% of operators are classified as Dormant / Legacy, significant permit inventories among operators such as Anschutz Exploration, Koda Resources, OXY, and Chevron indicate a strong pipeline of future drilling and oilfield service opportunities.
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Rockies Operators Report Summary (Q2 2026)
Executive Summary
The Rockies operator landscape contains 135 operators and is heavily concentrated in the Dormant / Legacy category, while a smaller group of Steady State Operators accounts for the majority of current drilling activity and near-term development opportunities.
Operator Distribution
| Classification | Operators | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dormant / Legacy Operator | 92 | 68% |
| Next Tier Operator | 22 | 16% |
| Steady State Operator | 21 | 16% |
| Total | 135 | 100% |
Regional Activity Snapshot
Across all operators in the report:
- 46 active rigs based on spud activity during the last 30 days
- 495 wells drilled in 2026
- 978 wells drilled in 2025
- 1,875 undrilled permits issued during the last 12 months
- 731 undrilled permits issued during the last 60 days
This indicates a substantial inventory of future drilling opportunities despite activity being concentrated among a relatively small number of operators.
Steady State Operators
Steady State Operators represent the most attractive targets for sales, business development, and account-based marketing because they maintain ongoing drilling programs supported by rigs, wells drilled, and permit inventory.
Leading Steady State Operators
| Operator | Rig Count | Wells Drilled 2026 | Permits Last 60 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM Energy Company (Civitas) | 4 | 52 | 15 |
| OXY USA Inc. | 3 | 52 | 78 |
| Chevron U.S.A. Inc. | 3 | 41 | 33 |
| Uinta Wax Operating LLC | 3 | 24 | 21 |
| 1876 Resources LLC | 3 | 17 | 19 |
| Koda Resources | 2 | 29 | 106 |
| Anschutz Exploration Corporation | 2 | 29 | 177 |
| FourPoint Energy LLC | 2 | 22 | 8 |
| WRD Energy LLC | 2 | 19 | 33 |
| EOG Resources Inc. | 1 | 19 | 20 |
Key Takeaways
- SM Energy, OXY, and Chevron are currently among the strongest operators in the region based on drilling execution.
- Anschutz Exploration and Koda Resources have exceptionally large permit inventories, indicating future drilling programs.
- The Steady State group should be considered the highest-priority target list for:
- Drilling services
- Directional drilling
- Completions
- Production chemicals
- Facility construction
- Midstream infrastructure
- Digital oilfield solutions
Next Tier Operators
Next Tier Operators have measurable activity but are not yet operating at the scale of the Steady State group.
Characteristics
- Active drilling and permitting programs
- Smaller rig footprints
- Potential to move into the Steady State category
- Emerging opportunities for market share growth
Example
Prairie Operating Co. appears in this category with:
- 15 wells drilled in 2026
- Active permit inventory
- No current rig count reported
These companies should be monitored closely because many are in expansion or redevelopment phases.
Dormant / Legacy Operators
The largest segment of the Rockies market consists of Dormant / Legacy Operators.
Characteristics
- Limited recent drilling activity
- Existing production assets
- Established infrastructure
- Potential future development inventory
Business Development Opportunities
Although these operators may not be active drillers today, they remain viable prospects for:
- Production optimization
- Artificial lift
- Integrity management
- Environmental services
- Automation and SCADA
- Facility upgrades
- Maintenance programs
- Asset retirement and reclamation
This segment is best suited for long-cycle relationship development rather than drilling-focused campaigns.
Permit Inventory Analysis
Permit inventory is often the strongest leading indicator of future activity.
Notable Operators by Recent Permit Activity
| Operator | Permits Last 60 Days |
|---|---|
| Anschutz Exploration Corporation | 177 |
| Koda Resources | 106 |
| OXY USA Inc. | 78 |
| Chevron U.S.A. Inc. | 33 |
| WRD Energy LLC | 33 |
| TEEP Barnett USA (TotalEnergies) | 24 |
| Bison Oil & Gas IV | 24 |
| Uinta Wax Operating | 21 |
| EOG Resources | 20 |
Business Interpretation
Operators with large recent permit inventories are often entering a drilling phase within the next 3–12 months and represent some of the strongest opportunities for:
- Drilling contractors
- Completion providers
- Water management companies
- Fuel and logistics suppliers
- Rental equipment companies
- Pipeline and facility construction firms
Sales Targeting Recommendations
Tier 1 – Strategic Accounts
Focus the majority of sales resources on the 21 Steady State Operators.
Examples:
- SM Energy
- OXY USA
- Chevron
- Anschutz Exploration
- Koda Resources
- EOG Resources
Tier 2 – Growth Accounts
Develop targeted campaigns toward the 22 Next Tier Operators.
Focus:
- New permit activity
- Drilling expansion
- Asset development programs
Tier 3 – Relationship & Maintenance Accounts
Maintain visibility with the 92 Dormant / Legacy Operators.
Focus:
- Production optimization
- Facility maintenance
- Environmental compliance
- Asset integrity
Overall Market Outlook
The Rockies region shows a classic concentration pattern where a relatively small group of operators drives most drilling activity while a much larger population maintains producing assets and future inventory.
The combination of:
- 46 active rigs,
- 495 wells drilled year-to-date,
- 731 recent permits,
- and 1,875 undrilled permits,
suggests the Rockies remains an attractive market for oilfield service companies, particularly those targeting operators with active development programs and expanding permit inventories.
Here is a summary of the information included in the list.
- Account Name – Name of the company or entity.
- Ticker Symbol – Publicly traded stock ticker symbol (if applicable).
- US Rig Count – Number of rigs operating in the U.S.
- Permian Wells Drilled 2024 – Number of wells drilled in the Permian in 2024.
- Permian Wells Drilled 2023 – Number of wells drilled in the Permian in 2023.
- Wells Drilled US Since 2021 – Total wells drilled in the US since 2021.
- Wells Drilled US 2023 – Total wells drilled in the US 2023.
- Wells Drilled US 2024 – Total wells drilled in the US 2024.
- Wells Drilled US 2025 – Total wells drilled in the US 2025.
- Street – Street address of the company.
- City – City where the company is located.
- State/Province – State or province where the company is based.
- Postal Code – Zip or postal code of the company.
- Website – Company’s official website.
- Linkedin Company Page – URL to the company’s LinkedIn page.
- OGL URL – Possibly a URL to an Oil & Gas Leads profile.
- Google Map – Link to the company’s location on Google Maps.
- Phone – Contact phone number.
- Email Pattern – Email format used by the company (e.g., {first}.{last}@company.com).
