Lafourche Parish, LA oil and gas wells
9,643 wells: 295 active, 7,332 plugged, 461 orphaned, run by 724 operators.
Lafourche Parish, LA ranks #6 among Louisiana parishes by wells on record, with 4% of the state's 247,329 wells. 295 of its wells (3%) are active, below the statewide share of 12%. Another 783 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 461 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 6,642 wells here with a type on record, 42% are oil wells, 37% dry holes and 19% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1922. 65 wells (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 1 well is listed as permitted or being drilled. Wells with a recorded depth average 9,322 ft. 724 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is TEXAS PETROLEUM INVESTMENT COMPANY, with 79 active (27% of the parish's active wells).
Figures from the Louisiana Office of Conservation (SONRIS), updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Lafourche
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HH RA SUA;DELTA SEC CO INC 146-D | 17-057-22565 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HUGH A HAWTHORNE ET AL 001 | 17-057-03684 | Orphaned | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HUGH A HAWTHORNE ETAL SWD 001 | 17-057-22949 | Active | Disposal | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HUMBLE-SHELL FEE 008 | 17-057-02296 | Orphaned | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| I L GUIDRY SWD 001 | 17-057-20138 | Orphaned | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| I R PRICE ETAL 002 | 17-057-00596 | Orphaned | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| I R PRICE ETAL 001 | 17-057-00598 | Orphaned | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| INEZ PIERCE 007 | 17-057-01878 | Orphaned | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| J D VAIL 003 | 17-057-00425 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| J D VAIL 004 | 17-057-00424 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Lafourche Parish, LA well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Lafourche Parish, LA?
9,643 wells are on record: 295 active, 783 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 7,332 plugged, with 461 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Lafourche Parish, LA?
TEXAS PETROLEUM INVESTMENT COMPANY, with 79 active wells and 348 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Lafourche Parish, LA?
Yes. 65 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 1 more are permitted or being drilled.