Jefferson County, AL oil and gas wells
1,751 wells: 720 active, 947 plugged, run by 33 operators.
Jefferson County, AL ranks #2 among Alabama counties by wells on record, with 12% of the state's 15,090 wells. 720 of its wells (41%) are active, above the statewide share of 37%. Another 79 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 1,751 wells here with a type on record, 99% are gas wells and 1% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1911. Of the 1,562 wells with a drilling date, 116 (7%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 5 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 372 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,636 ft. 33 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is PGP Operating, LLC, with 339 active (47% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama, updated 2026-11-04.
Top operators in Jefferson
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1-A | 01-073-21961 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A-1-B | 01-073-21968 | Permitted | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A-1-C | 01-073-21967 | Permitted | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| AL-06-18-06-20-04-9530 | 01-073-21445 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| AL-06-18-06-20-05-9525 | 01-073-21446 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| B-1-A | 01-073-21953 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| B-1-B | 01-073-21954 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| B-2-A | 01-073-21955 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| B-3-A | 01-073-21965 | Permitted | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| B-4-A | 01-073-21966 | Permitted | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Jefferson County, AL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Jefferson County, AL?
1,751 wells are on record: 720 active, 79 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 947 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Jefferson County, AL?
PGP Operating, LLC, with 339 active wells and 418 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Jefferson County, AL?
Yes. 116 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 5 more are permitted or being drilled.