Monroe County, AL oil and gas wells
249 wells: 13 active, 227 plugged, run by 119 operators.
Monroe County, AL ranks #13 among Alabama counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 15,090 wells. 13 of its wells (5%) are active, below the statewide share of 37%. Another 5 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 247 wells here with a type on record, 57% are dry holes, 32% oil wells and 10% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1926. 2 wells (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2017. 12 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 11,747 ft. 119 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Hilcorp Energy Company, Inc., with 4 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 Monroe
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No wells match. | ||||
Monroe County, AL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Monroe County, AL?
249 wells are on record: 13 active, 5 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 227 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Monroe County, AL?
Hilcorp Energy Company, Inc., with 4 active wells and 11 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Monroe County, AL?
Yes. 2 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2017.