J-W OPERATING CO. Wells and Activity Summary
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Most recent drilling
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Recent M&A activity 2 deals on file involving JW Operating LLC
| Announced | Type | Headline | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Property |
BHP Billiton to Divest Cotton Valley Properties
0 net acres |
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| Oct 2009 | Property |
Endeavour Enters Marcellus Shale With Acquisition
19,750 net acres |
$10M |
Industry news recent coverage mentioning JW Operating LLC
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Apr 16, 2026Higher oil prices are not translating cleanly into a drilling response across U.S. shale, and company disclosures are starting to show why. The issue is not simply capital discipline. It is structural. A meaningful… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 15, 2026In the span of fifteen months, three Japanese energy companies committed more than $10.3 billion to U.S. natural gas production assets — a buying spree that has transferred roughly 27% of Haynesville Shale output… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 15, 2026The first quarter of 2026 has officially defined the "Barbell Era" of American oil and gas. While the total number of deals plummeted by 46% YoY (dropping to just 7 major transactions), the total deal value skyrocketed… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 11, 2026Western Canadian M&A activity in Q1 2026 was characterized by a 87% decrease in total deal value compared to Q1 2025, totaling $0.8 billion C$ . However, transaction volume remained resilient with a 150% increase in… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Mar 23, 2026Energy Secretary Chris Wright stood in front of the largest gathering of oil executives in the world this morning and delivered a message that was equal parts market economics and wartime urgency: the price spike is… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
⚑ Same company across states: JW Operating LLC
Curated alternate names for JW Operating LLC (from ShaleExperts company records):
- J-W OPERATING CO, J-W OPERATING COMPANY
J-W OPERATING CO. has 10 wells on file in Texas.
Active in 4 counties — concentrated in Denton, Gregg, and Wise.
Most recent well: MCRAE in the NEWARK, EAST (BARNETT SHALE) field (Denton county) — last updated April 2015.
J-W OPERATING CO. county coverage
Counties where J-W OPERATING CO. has wells. Click any county for its local activity.
Recent wells
| Well Name | County | Last activity | Updates | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCRAE | Denton | 2015-04-13 | 2 | 12134417 |
| GIBBS UNIT | Denton | 2013-06-24 | 12130499 | |
| WILLIAMS | Smith | 2013-01-08 | 42331965 | |
| WILLIAMS GU | Gregg | 2012-08-28 | 18332123 | |
| HOWARD GIBBS | Denton | 2012-08-09 | 12130853 | |
| STRICKLAND | Denton | 2012-07-12 | 12133553 | |
| STRICKLAND | Wise | 2012-06-25 | 2 | 49737252 |
| STRICKLAND | Wise | 2012-06-25 | 2 | 49737207 |
| WILLIAMS GU | Gregg | 2012-06-20 | 2 | 18332118 |
| GIBBS, HOWARD | Denton | 2012-06-11 | 12132477 |
Top Oil & Gas Fields worked by J-W OPERATING CO. by total wells
Fields: Newark, East (Barnett Shale), Willow Springs (Cotton Valley), Chapel Hill (Cotton Valley), Newark, East (Atoka 1), Newark, East (Bend Conglomerate).