Mewbourne drilled 193 wells YTD across 90 identified pads, with 64% of activity concentrated in New Mexico and Eddy and Lea counties leading development; Patterson dominates the drilling program, including the most active contractor/rig combinations.

In 2025, Mewbourne Oil Company is running one of the most disciplined, data-driven private-operator drilling programs in North America. While many independents are dialing activity up and down with commodity prices, Mewbourne is executing a two-basin strategy that blends Delaware Basin manufacturing growth with Anadarko Basin cash-flow stability.

Mewbourne Oil’s activity in Block 43T4S, Crane County, Texas follows a disciplined, textbook unconventional development cadence: permit → drill → validate → build facilities → scale. The data strongly supports the conclusion that this program began with a small pilot phase, progressed through technical validation, and has now transitioned into a full multi-well development campaign.

Mewbourne Oil Company drilled a total of 76 wells this year, which is 13 fewer wells compared to the same period last year.

Mewbourne Oil Company, a prominent player in the oil and gas industry, operates extensively across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. An analysis of their recent drilling activities, facilities, and leases reveals key trends that shed light on the company’s strategic operations. This blog will explore similarities and patterns observed across Mewbourne’s data and highlight operational priorities in key regions.

Mewbourne will also have to spend another $4.6 million to make sure its oil and gas battery pads comply with regulations. The government contended the wells produced unlawful air pollution from its oil and gas wells in the three states.

Mewbourne Oil, has agreed to pay a $5.5 million penalty and to spend at least $4.6 million for projects to ensure 422 of its oil and gas battery pads in New Mexico and Texas comply with state and federal clean air regulations.