Lawrence County, AL oil and gas wells
57 wells: 1 active, 55 plugged, run by 25 operators.
Lawrence County, AL ranks #20 among Alabama counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 15,090 wells. 1 of its wells (2%) are active, below the statewide share of 37%. Of the 57 wells here with a type on record, 91% are dry holes and 9% gas wells. Drilling records here run from 1928 to 2007; none of the dated wells was drilled in 2016 or later. No wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,406 ft. 25 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Braxton Craig, with 1 active (100% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama, updated 2026-11-04.
Top operators in Lawrence
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Craig #1 | 01-079-20009 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
Lawrence County, AL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Lawrence County, AL?
57 wells are on record: 1 active, 0 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 55 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Lawrence County, AL?
Braxton Craig, with 1 active wells and 1 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Lawrence County, AL?
Not recently. The last well with a drilling date on record was drilled in 2007.