Recent OCC Activity
Top Operators in Ellis County
| Operator | Active Wells | Filings (90d) |
|---|---|---|
| UNBRIDLED RESOURCES LLC | 325 | — |
| MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY | 249 | 14 |
| PRESIDIO PETROLEUM LLC | 105 | — |
| BE ANADARKO II, LLC | 98 | — |
| LATIGO OIL & GAS, INC. | 97 | — |
| MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY | 249 | 14 |
| SANDRIDGE EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION LLC | — | 1 |
| OKLAND OIL COMPANY | — | 1 |
Ellis County Records Office
About Ellis County Mineral Rights
Ellis County is one of Oklahoma's 77 counties with a history of oil and gas production. Mineral rights owners in Ellis County should stay informed about OCC filings, drilling permits, and completions that may affect their interests.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission regularly processes filings that affect mineral owners throughout the state, including pooling orders, spacing applications, and increased density applications. When a pooling order is issued for your section, you typically have just 20 days to respond — making timely awareness essential.
Common OCC Filings
Mineral owners in Ellis County may encounter pooling orders (forcing unleased owners into drilling units), spacing applications (establishing well unit boundaries), and increased density filings (allowing additional wells). Each filing type can affect your mineral rights and may require a timely response.
What Mineral Watch Does for Ellis County Owners
Mineral Watch delivers instant OCC filing alerts, monthly production tracking, AI-powered document extraction from completion reports and drilling permits, and an interactive county map — so you always know what's happening on your Ellis County sections.