Application For Permit To Drill
A permit application for drilling a new well, used by many state and federal systems.
An Application for Permit to Drill is a source-record concept EnergyNetWatch keeps separate from broader activity claims.
Short Answer
An APD is a permit-stage record. It is a leading indicator of planned drilling, but it does not prove that a well has been drilled or completed.
Why It Matters
APDs are leading records for proposed drilling activity and operator planning.
Where The Public Data Comes From
APDs come from state or federal oil and gas regulators depending on location and mineral/surface jurisdiction.
What The Record Can Show
An APD can show proposed operator, well, county, field, formation, depth, profile, and filing or approval timing.
What The Record Cannot Prove
An APD does not prove that drilling started, the well was completed, or production occurred.
Example Record / Workflow
State examples:
| Source term | Common use |
|---|---|
| Texas W-1 | Texas drilling permit application |
| New Mexico APD | OCD permit-stage well activity |
| Federal APD | BLM/federal permitting context where applicable |
The next useful check is usually whether a reported spud, completion, or production record appeared after the permit.
How EnergyNetWatch Uses It
EnergyNetWatch uses APD records in state watchlists, operator activity screens, and permit-to-spud workflows.
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