Tuscaloosa County, AL oil and gas wells
5,890 wells: 3,750 active, 1,906 plugged, run by 79 operators.
Tuscaloosa County, AL has more wells on record than any other Alabama county: 5,890, or 39% of the state's 15,090. 3,750 of its wells (64%) are active, above the statewide share of 37%. Another 164 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 5,890 wells here with a type on record, 99% are gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1943. 58 wells (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 9 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 575 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 2,543 ft. 79 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Warrior Met Coal Gas, LLC, with 1,627 active (43% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama, updated 2026-11-04.
Top operators in Tuscaloosa
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. H. Bean 34-10-3 | 01-125-20766-0001 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A. Stothart #24-12-1 | 01-125-22566 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A. Stothart #24-13-2 | 01-125-22567 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A.B.L.E. 11-16-161-3058 | 01-125-21629 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A.B.L.E. 12-13-528-3059 | 01-125-22422 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A.B.L.E. 3-6-148-3027 | 01-125-22215 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A.B.L.E. 32-13-218-2739 | 01-125-22045 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A.B.L.E. 34-10-232-3009 | 01-125-22094 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A.B.L.E. 34-12-233-3007 | 01-125-21947 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| A.B.L.E. 34-14-234-3008 | 01-125-21956 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Tuscaloosa County, AL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
5,890 wells are on record: 3,750 active, 164 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,906 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Warrior Met Coal Gas, LLC, with 1,627 active wells and 1,884 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Yes. 58 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 9 more are permitted or being drilled.