BLACKBEARD OPERATING: wells in Texas
- 3,689wells on record
- 1,453active
- 809shut in or idle
- 1,427plugged
- 246disposal / injection
BLACKBEARD OPERATING has 3,689 wells on record with the Railroad Commission of Texas, ranking #37 among Texas operators by active wells. Its wells are spread across 13 counties, led by Crane County with 3,309 (90%). 1,453 of its wells (39%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%, and 809 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 3,681 wells for this operator with a type on record, 82% are oil wells, 7% disposal or injection wells and 6% combined oil and gas wells. Drilling records for this operator go back to 1937. Of the 3,266 wells with a drilling date, 1,497 (46%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 781 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 4,998 ft.
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Also operates in OK (9), NM (2).
Where they operate
| County | Active | Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Crane | 1,231 | 3,309 |
| Winkler | 222 | 288 |
| Hemphill | 0 | 47 |
| Wheeler | 0 | 14 |
| Roberts | 0 | 10 |
| Ward | 0 | 10 |
| Parker | 0 | 3 |
| Johnson | 0 | 2 |
| Hill | 0 | 2 |
| Reeves | 0 | 1 |
| Webb | 0 | 1 |
| Somervell | 0 | 1 |
| Crockett | 0 | 1 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDELL TR A 5423H | 42-103-37599 | Active | Oil |
| WADDELL TR A 342 | 42-103-01813 | Active | Oil & gas |
| WADDELL TR A 1460 | 42-103-34592 | Active | Oil |
| WADDELL TR A 1072 | 42-103-30647 | Shut in | Oil |
| WADDELL TR A 3140 | 42-103-37267 | Shut in | Oil |
| WADDELL TR A 54 | 42-103-02348 | Shut in | Oil |
| WADDELL TR A 3151 | 42-103-37053 | Active | Oil |
| WADDELL TR A 3125 | 42-103-36908 | Active | Oil |
| WADDELL TR A 540 | 42-103-01990 | Active | Oil |
| WADDELL TR A 1934 | 42-103-35069 | Shut in | Oil |
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BLACKBEARD OPERATING in Texas: questions
How many wells does BLACKBEARD OPERATING operate in Texas?
3,689 wells are on record, 1,453 of them active and 809 shut in or temporarily abandoned; 1,427 are plugged.
Where does BLACKBEARD OPERATING operate in Texas?
In 13 counties. The most wells are in Crane County (3,309), then Winkler (288).
Is BLACKBEARD OPERATING still drilling in Texas?
Its records show 1,497 wells drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026.
Operator names are shown as each state records them. Data as of 2026-10-17.