Mississippian Limestone Play Extends Across Kansas and Oklahoma

Geological findings confirmed that the Mississippian limestone play extends from north central Oklahoma into south central Kansas. The formation was opened through advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. In 2012, Kansas had 113 horizontal wells in the play, which had initially drawn interest in southern Kansas after horizontal drilling began.

The extension of this play across both states indicates a larger area for mineral rights leasing and oil production. The initial boom in southern Kansas brought substantial lease income to landowners, with one farmer reporting over $2 million in lease income and royalty checks exceeding $20,000.