Butler County, AL oil and gas wells
6 wells: 0 active, 6 plugged, run by 5 operators.
Butler County, AL ranks #41 among Alabama counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 15,090 wells. None of its wells are active, below the statewide share of 37%. Of the 6 wells here with a type on record, 67% are dry holes and 33% oil wells. 5 operators have wells here. The largest is Spooner Petroleum Company, Inc., with 2 wells.
Figures from the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama, updated 2026-11-04.
Top operators in Butler
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| Spooner Petroleum Company, Inc. | 0 | 2 |
| Cottage Hill Oil Co., Ltd. | 0 | 1 |
| Gulf Oil Corporation | 0 | 1 |
| Gulf Refining Company - Gulf Production Division | 0 | 1 |
| Ranger Ventures, LLC | 0 | 1 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.W. Hendrix #1 | 01-013-19999 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Dour 27-15 No. 1 | 01-013-20002 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| E.P. Pitts #1 | 01-013-20000 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| K. Hooks #1 | 01-013-19998 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Lowe 26-7 #1 | 01-013-20001 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| W. Forsyth 31-2 #1 | 01-013-20003 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
Butler County, AL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Butler County, AL?
6 wells are on record: 0 active, 0 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 6 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Butler County, AL?
Spooner Petroleum Company, Inc., with 2 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.