Marion County, AL oil and gas wells
244 wells: 2 active, 242 plugged, run by 63 operators.
Marion County, AL ranks #15 among Alabama counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 15,090 wells. 2 of its wells (1%) are active, below the statewide share of 37%. Of the 244 wells here with a type on record, 51% are dry holes and 48% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1940. 1 well (0%) was drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2018. 7 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,749 ft. 63 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Black Snake Petroleum, LLC, with 2 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 Marion
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyette 35-6 #1 | 01-093-20105 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brown 35-7 #1 | 01-093-20110 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
Marion County, AL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Marion County, AL?
244 wells are on record: 2 active, 0 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 242 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Marion County, AL?
Black Snake Petroleum, LLC, with 2 active wells and 2 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Marion County, AL?
Yes. 1 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2018.