Lamar County, AL oil and gas wells
975 wells: 114 active, 826 plugged, run by 129 operators.
Lamar County, AL ranks #3 among Alabama counties by wells on record, with 6% of the state's 15,090 wells. 114 of its wells (12%) are active, below the statewide share of 37%. Another 20 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 972 wells here with a type on record, 57% are gas wells, 25% dry holes and 13% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1929. 3 wells (0%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2017. 100 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 3,357 ft. 129 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Black Snake Petroleum, LLC, with 30 active (26% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama, updated 2026-11-04.
Top operators in Lamar
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.B. Chandler 11-1 #1 | 01-075-20229 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Allman 14-4 #1 | 01-075-20705-0001 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Betsy-Alexander 23-9 #1 | 01-075-20922 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Betsy-Wilson Estate 23-11 #1 | 01-075-20915-0001 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Boman Estate #28-7 | 01-075-20520 | Temporarily abandoned | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bonzell McGee 13-8 #1 | 01-075-20321-0001 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Box 3-13 #1 | 01-075-20508 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Box 3-13 #2 | 01-075-20942-0001 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brown #14-1 | 01-075-20202-0002 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bruett Pennington et al 2-11 #1 | 01-075-20437 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Lamar County, AL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Lamar County, AL?
975 wells are on record: 114 active, 20 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 826 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Lamar County, AL?
Black Snake Petroleum, LLC, with 30 active wells and 41 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Lamar County, AL?
Yes. 3 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2017.