Clarke County, AL oil and gas wells
327 wells: 28 active, 272 plugged, run by 159 operators.
Clarke County, AL ranks #10 among Alabama counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 15,090 wells. 28 of its wells (9%) are active, below the statewide share of 37%. Another 18 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 327 wells here with a type on record, 65% are dry holes, 30% oil wells and 5% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1917. 1 well (0%) was drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2017. 1 well is listed as permitted or being drilled. 3 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 8,486 ft. 159 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Phoenix Natural Resources II Operating Company, LLC, with 24 active (86% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama, updated 2026-11-04.
Top operators in Clarke
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.W. Barbour #16-11 | 01-025-20124-0001 | Temporarily abandoned | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| B.W. Barbour #16-15 | 01-025-20145-0001 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| B.W. Barbour 16-16 | 01-025-20144-0001 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bernice Wall Barbour et al #16-3 | 01-025-20066-0001 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bernice Wall Barbour et al #3-16 | 01-025-20082-0002 | Temporarily abandoned | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bernice Wall Barbour et al #10-1 | 01-025-20085-0001 | Temporarily abandoned | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bernice Wall Barbour et al #10-2 | 01-025-20086-0001 | Temporarily abandoned | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bernice Wall Barbour et al 10-3 | 01-025-20080-0001 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bernice Wall Barbour et al 16-2 | 01-025-20065-0001 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bernice Wall Barbour et al 3 16-7 | 01-025-20068-0002 | Permitted | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Clarke County, AL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Clarke County, AL?
327 wells are on record: 28 active, 18 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 272 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Clarke County, AL?
Phoenix Natural Resources II Operating Company, LLC, with 24 active wells and 50 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Clarke County, AL?
Yes. 1 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2017, and 1 more are permitted or being drilled.