Fayette County, AL oil and gas wells
768 wells: 123 active, 639 plugged, run by 103 operators.
Fayette County, AL ranks #4 among Alabama counties by wells on record, with 5% of the state's 15,090 wells. 123 of its wells (16%) are active, below the statewide share of 37%. Another 2 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 766 wells here with a type on record, 66% are gas wells, 26% dry holes and 5% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1910. 1 well (0%) was drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2018. 1 well is listed as permitted or being drilled. 20 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 2,814 ft. 103 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Jabsco Oil Operating, LLC, with 38 active (31% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama, updated 2026-11-04.
Top operators in Fayette
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No wells match. | ||||
Fayette County, AL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Fayette County, AL?
768 wells are on record: 123 active, 2 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 639 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Fayette County, AL?
Jabsco Oil Operating, LLC, with 38 active wells and 52 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Fayette County, AL?
Yes. 1 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2018, and 1 more are permitted or being drilled.