Brazos County, TX oil and gas wells
3,224 wells: 1,136 active, 1,535 plugged, run by 265 operators.
Brazos County, TX ranks #131 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 1,136 of its wells (35%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 263 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 2,847 wells here with a type on record, 77% are oil wells, 13% gas wells and 6% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1968. Of the 2,716 wells with a drilling date, 266 (10%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 220 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 293 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 9,970 ft. 265 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is WILDFIRE ENERGY OPERATING LLC, with 572 active (50% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Brazos
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILAS-WALTON 1H | 42-041-31850 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VINCE COURT UNIT 1 | 42-041-31198 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VINCE COURT UNIT A 1 | 42-041-31250 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VISTA RIDGE D 4 | 42-041-32516 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VISTA RIDGE D 4 | 42-041-32516 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VISTA RIDGE D 4 | 42-041-32516 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VISTA RIDGE D 4 | 42-041-32516 | Active | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VISTA RIDGE D 4 | 42-041-32516 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VISTA RIDGE D 4 | 42-041-32516 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VISTA RIDGE D 4 | 42-041-32516 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Brazos County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Brazos County, TX?
3,224 wells are on record: 1,136 active, 263 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,535 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Brazos County, TX?
WILDFIRE ENERGY OPERATING LLC, with 572 active wells and 793 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Brazos County, TX?
Yes. 266 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 220 more are permitted or being drilled.