Rio Blanco County, CO oil and gas wells
7,445 wells: 2,310 active, 2,885 plugged, run by 367 operators.
Rio Blanco County, CO ranks #3 among Colorado counties by wells on record, with 6% of the state's 124,446 wells. 2,310 of its wells (31%) are active, close to the statewide share of 30%. Another 550 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 5,864 wells here with a type on record, 44% are gas wells, 33% dry holes and 13% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1938. Of the 2,532 wells with a drilling date, 257 (10%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 117 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 362 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 6,004 ft. 367 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is SCOUT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC, with 792 active (34% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission, updated 2026-10-16.
Top operators in Rio Blanco
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATED LARSON UNIT A 2X | 05-103-08815 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| ASSOCIATED LARSON UNIT B 2X | 05-103-09502 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| ASSOCIATED UNIT A 1 | 05-103-06026 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| ASSOCIATED UNIT A 2X | 05-103-10532 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| ASSOCIATED UNIT A 4X | 05-103-10722 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| ASSOCIATED UNIT A 3X | 05-103-10723 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| ASSOCIATED UNIT C 1 | 05-103-05827 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| ASSOCIATED(SIDE TRACK) A-2 | 05-103-05714 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| B-19N SWD #1 | 05-103-11000 | Active | Disposal | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BANTA RIDGE 5-1-103 1 | 05-103-09805 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Rio Blanco County, CO well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Rio Blanco County, CO?
7,445 wells are on record: 2,310 active, 550 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 2,885 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Rio Blanco County, CO?
SCOUT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC, with 792 active wells and 1,199 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Rio Blanco County, CO?
Yes. 257 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 117 more are permitted or being drilled.