Thirty-seven new drilling permits were approved between Sept. 27 and Oct. 3 by the Oil Conservation Division of the state’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.
In total, 13 oil and gas producers were approved for permits. Tyler, Texas-based Mewbourne Oil Co. led the way with 11 approved drilling permits. Midland, Texas-based COG Operating LLC was approved for five permits and Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy Production LLC — a subsidiary of Devon Energy Corp. — was approved for…