Recent OCC Activity
Top Operators in Hughes County
| Operator | Active Wells | Filings (90d) |
|---|---|---|
| TRINITY OPERATING USG LLC | 200 | — |
| FOUNDATION ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC | 119 | — |
| CALYX ENERGY III LLC | 84 | — |
| SANTA FE OPERATING, LLC | 70 | — |
| MERIT ENERGY COMPANY | 47 | — |
| DJF SERVICES INC | 17 | 3 |
Hughes County Records Office
About Hughes County Mineral Rights
Hughes County is one of Oklahoma's 77 counties with a history of oil and gas production. Mineral rights owners in Hughes 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 Hughes 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 Hughes 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 Hughes County sections.