Recent OCC Activity
Top Operators in Payne County
| Operator | Active Wells | Filings (90d) |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT HORNED OWLS, LLC | 187 | — |
| ROBERSON OIL COMPANY INC | 42 | — |
| OTC/OCC NOT ASSIGNED | 33 | — |
| CBO OIL AND GAS, LLC | 33 | — |
| CONTANGO RESOURCES LLC | 15 | — |
| LANCE RUFFEL OIL&GAS LLC | — | 2 |
Payne County Records Office
About Payne County Mineral Rights
Payne County is one of Oklahoma's 77 counties with a history of oil and gas production. Mineral rights owners in Payne 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 Payne 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 Payne 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 Payne County sections.