Access Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (AOGC) well, production, and permit data for Arkansas oil and gas operations. Use this skill when the user asks about Arkansas wells, Arkansas oil and gas production, AOGC data, Smackover Formation Arkansas, Arkansas lithium brines, Standard Lithium Arkansas, Exxon lithium project, Equinor Smackover, DLE direct lithium extraction Arkansas, south Arkansas brine production, Fayetteville Shale, Arkansas injection wells, AR produced water, Arkansas disposal wells, or any Arkansas upstream regulatory data. Critical for lithium research — south Arkansas Smackover Formation contains the highest-concentration lithium brines in the U.S. (up to 477 mg/L Li), and multiple DLE projects are under active development by Standard Lithium, ExxonMobil, and Equinor. Produces data tables with narrative summaries.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
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Accesses Arkansas oil and gas regulatory data from the AOGC. While Arkansas is a
Accesses Arkansas oil and gas regulatory data from the AOGC. While Arkansas is a smaller oil and gas producer, it is ground zero for U.S. lithium-from-brine development. The south Arkansas Smackover Formation hosts the highest known lithium concentrations in U.S. produced waters and has attracted major DLE (direct lithium extraction) investments.
No API key required. AOGC data is publicly accessible. However, the AOGC has limited online data infrastructure compared to major producing states.
Important: The AOGC website (www.aogc.state.ar.us) has restricted
automated access (403 responses to standard web crawlers). Manual browser access
or specific data request workflows may be necessary.
The AOGC provides data through three channels:
Base URL: https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/
| Resource | URL/Path | Data |
|---|---|---|
| AOGC Home | https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/ | Main portal with navigation to data |
| Online Services | https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/onlineservices.htm | Links to data query tools |
| Well Data | https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/welldata.htm | Well records and search |
| Production Reports | https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/production.htm | B-19 production data |
| General Rules and Orders | https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/rules.htm | Regulatory orders |
| Forms | https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/forms.htm | Filing forms (W-2, B-19, etc.) |
| GIS Maps | https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/gismaps.htm | Well location maps |
Arkansas operators file annual production reports on AOGC Form B-19. These contain:
The AOGC may make B-19 data available through their online services portal. Availability and format may vary.
Because AOGC's online data infrastructure is limited, the most useful data for lithium/brine research comes from cross-referencing AOGC well records with:
| Source | What it provides | How to access |
|---|---|---|
| USGS Produced Waters Geochemical DB | Li, Mg, TDS, full brine chemistry for AR wells | usgs-produced-waters skill |
| USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries | National Li production/reserve estimates | usgs-minerals skill |
| Standard Lithium SEC Filings | Reserve estimates, DLE performance, pilot results | SEC EDGAR |
| ExxonMobil Lithium Announcements | Magnolia, AR project details | Company press releases |
| Equinor Lithium Project | South AR Smackover lease data | Company announcements |
| Academic Literature (Collins, 1976) | Foundational Smackover brine chemistry data | pnge-literature skill (USGS Pubs + OSTI adapters) |
| NETL EDX | DOE-funded research on Li from produced waters | netl-edx skill |
# The AOGC website restricts automated access (may return 403).
# For well data access:
# Option 1: Browser-based access
# Navigate to: https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/welldata.htm
# Search by API number, operator, county, or formation
# Option 2: AOGC GIS Maps
# Navigate to: https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/gismaps.htm
# Interactive map with well locations
# Option 3: Direct data request
# Contact AOGC directly:
# Phone: (501) 683-5814
# Email: [email protected]
# Address: 301 Natural Resources Drive, Suite 300, Little Rock, AR 72205
# B-19 annual production data access:
# Navigate to: https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/production.htm
# or: https://www.aogc.state.ar.us/onlineservices.htm
# Production data fields:
# - API Number
# - Well Name and Number
# - Operator
# - County
# - Formation
# - Annual Oil (BBL)
# - Annual Gas (MCF)
# - Annual Water (BBL)
# - Well Status
# The most effective workflow for Arkansas Smackover lithium research:
# Step 1: Get Smackover well locations from AOGC
# Browse AOGC well data or GIS maps for south AR Smackover wells
# Key counties: Columbia, Union, Lafayette, Miller, Hempstead, Nevada, Ouachita
# Step 2: Get brine chemistry from USGS
# Use the usgs-produced-waters skill to query the USGS Produced Waters
# Geochemical Database, filtering for:
# STATE = "Arkansas"
# FORMATION contains "Smackover"
# This returns Li, Mg, Ca, Na, Cl, TDS, pH, etc.
# Step 3: Get DLE project details from company filings
# Standard Lithium (NYSE: SLI) — SEC filings at:
curl -s "https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22standard+lithium%22&dateRange=custom&startdt=2024-01-01&enddt=2025-12-31" \
-H "Accept: application/json"
# Step 4: Get DOE research from NETL EDX
# Use the netl-edx skill to search for lithium extraction research
| User wants... | Best channel |
|---|---|
| Specific well details | AOGC Well Data page (browser) |
| Production by well/county | AOGC B-19 Production Reports |
| Well locations on map | AOGC GIS Maps |
| Smackover brine chemistry | USGS Produced Waters DB (cross-reference) |
| DLE project status | Company SEC filings and press releases |
| Research literature | USGS Pubs, DOE OSTI, NETL EDX |
| Regulatory orders (spacing, pooling) | AOGC Rules and Orders page |
Due to AOGC's limited API infrastructure:
usgs-produced-waters skillpnge-literature (OpenAlex/CrossRef/USGS Pubs/OSTI) or netl-edx skillsThe key value of this skill is integrating data across multiple sources:
Format: Raw Data Table + Narrative
## South Arkansas Smackover Formation — Lithium Brine Summary
| County | Wells | Avg Li (mg/L) | Max Li (mg/L) | Avg TDS (mg/L) | Key Operators |
|-----------|-------|---------------|---------------|-----------------|---------------------|
| Columbia | 45 | 285 | 410 | 290,000 | Standard Lithium |
| Union | 38 | 310 | 477 | 310,000 | ExxonMobil, Equinor |
| Lafayette | 22 | 240 | 350 | 275,000 | Standard Lithium |
| Miller | 15 | 180 | 290 | 250,000 | Various |
**Summary:** The south Arkansas Smackover trend contains the highest-concentration
lithium brines in the United States. Union County wells average 310 mg/L Li, peaking
at 477 mg/L — well above the 100-150 mg/L economic threshold for DLE. Three major
companies have announced projects: Standard Lithium (SWA Lithium, Lanxess partnership),
ExxonMobil (Magnolia project, targeting 2027 production), and Equinor (Smackover
leases). Brine chemistry data from USGS Produced Waters Geochemical DB; well
counts from AOGC records.
| County | Region | Key Formations | Li/Mg Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | S AR | Smackover | Highest Li well count; Standard Lithium SWA project |
| Union | S AR | Smackover | Highest Li concentrations (up to 477 mg/L); ExxonMobil Magnolia |
| Lafayette | S AR | Smackover | Standard Lithium/Lanxess partnership area |
| Miller | SW AR | Smackover | Extension of Smackover trend |
| Hempstead | SW AR | Smackover | Western extent of Smackover Li zone |
| Nevada | S-central AR | Smackover | Moderate Li concentrations |
| Ouachita | S-central AR | Smackover | Northern boundary of Li-rich zone |
| Conway | Central AR | Fayetteville Shale | Gas production (low Li relevance) |
| Van Buren | N-central AR | Fayetteville Shale | Gas production (low Li relevance) |
| Cleburne | N-central AR | Fayetteville Shale | Gas production (low Li relevance) |
The Smackover Formation (Upper Jurassic) is a carbonate-evaporite sequence deposited in a restricted marine basin. In south Arkansas, it produces from:
| Company | Project | Location | Status | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Lithium | SWA Lithium (with Equinor) | Columbia/Lafayette counties | Pilot demonstrated; DFS in progress | 2026-2027 production |
| ExxonMobil | Magnolia Lithium | Union County (Magnolia area) | Leasing and development | 2027 first production |
| Equinor | AR Smackover (JV with SLI) | Columbia/Lafayette counties | Investment and development | 2026-2027 |
| Albemarle | Magnolia Bromine (brine operator) | Union/Columbia counties | Existing brine operations | Potential Li co-production |
| Condition | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 403 Forbidden | AOGC website blocks automated access | Use browser access; do not scrape |
| Page not found | URL structure changed | Check AOGC homepage for updated navigation |
| No data returned | Limited online data for older wells | Contact AOGC directly for historical records |
| GIS map not loading | Viewer compatibility issue | Try different browser; AOGC GIS may require specific browser support |
| Production data missing | Not all wells report annually | B-19 is annual; monthly data not available online |
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