Andrews County, TX oil and gas wells
27,997 wells: 9,709 active, 9,734 plugged, run by 698 operators.
Andrews County, TX ranks #4 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 9,709 of its wells (35%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 5,958 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 25,295 wells here with a type on record, 81% are oil wells, 10% disposal or injection wells and 6% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1919. Of the 20,708 wells with a drilling date, 3,536 (17%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 2,101 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 2,289 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 6,782 ft. 698 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 1,535 active (16% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Andrews
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) 47 | 515992 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 3 | 516458 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-003-38452 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-003-47226 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-003-40749 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-003-40746 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-003-37036 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 607 | 514541 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) | 42-003-44690 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-003-35774 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
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Andrews County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Andrews County, TX?
27,997 wells are on record: 9,709 active, 5,958 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 9,734 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Andrews County, TX?
HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 1,535 active wells and 4,342 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Andrews County, TX?
Yes. 3,536 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 2,101 more are permitted or being drilled.