The Oil & Gas industry in the United States has experienced significant growth over the past decade. Advances in technology and extraction methods have unlocked access to previously unreachable reserves, notably boosting production in regions like the Permian Basin. As production rises, the number of well pads—cleared, relatively flat areas designated for drilling and extraction—has also increased. This deep learning model automates well pad detection, enabling efficient monitoring of new drilling activity. It supports competitive intelligence efforts, aids in identifying potential illegal drilling, and facilitates improved planning and resource management by pinpointing locations of emerging well pads.