Multiple Operators on the same well

[Jmcconnell]

LAMBERT 1-18 API# 3514920096 WASHITA, OK SEC 18, 10N, 20W

While doing research/organization of records I found this well has multiple operators. Diversified & Mustang. I thought it was maybe a change in operators, but after reviewing the OKTAP website, it shows both operators having production. Can someone please explain this to me?

[M_Barnes]

You are confusing “operator” with “reporting company”.
Diversified is the Operator. Other working interest partners can sell their products “in kind” through the marketplace and must report their sales to the OK tax site. Sometimes the oil gatherer or gas gatherer will also make sales and report to the tax site.