Brazoria County, TX oil and gas wells
8,047 wells: 1,183 active, 5,521 plugged, run by 615 operators.
Brazoria County, TX ranks #63 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 1,183 of its wells (15%) are active, below the statewide share of 27%. Another 677 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 7,341 wells here with a type on record, 41% are oil wells, 36% dry holes and 9% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1914. Of the 2,804 wells with a drilling date, 382 (14%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 380 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 206 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). 615 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is DENBURY ONSHORE, with 139 active (12% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Brazoria
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 5 | 42-039-81945 | Active | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 2A | 42-039-31372 | Shut in | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 105C | 42-039-31403 | Active | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 104B | 42-039-31399 | Active | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 102B | 42-039-31387 | Active | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 104A | 42-039-31398 | Active | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 103B | 42-039-31421 | Active | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 115A | 42-039-31818 | Active | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 5A | 42-039-31263 | Active | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
| U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY 113A | 42-039-31814 | Active | Storage | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Brazoria County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Brazoria County, TX?
8,047 wells are on record: 1,183 active, 677 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 5,521 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Brazoria County, TX?
DENBURY ONSHORE, with 139 active wells and 778 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Brazoria County, TX?
Yes. 382 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 380 more are permitted or being drilled.