Caldwell County, TX oil and gas wells
10,655 wells: 3,112 active, 5,226 plugged, run by 474 operators.
Caldwell County, TX ranks #43 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 3,112 of its wells (29%) are active, close to the statewide share of 27%. Another 725 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 8,989 wells here with a type on record, 78% are oil wells, 20% dry holes and 1% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1925. Of the 3,853 wells with a drilling date, 115 (3%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 868 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 1,261 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 2,285 ft. 474 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is TEXAS PETROLEUM INVESTMENT CO., with 131 active (4% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Caldwell
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS PETROLEUM INVESTMENT CO. | 131 | 448 |
| PETROLEUM RECOVERY SYSTEMS L.C. | 129 | 144 |
| B. J. P. OPERATING | 112 | 158 |
| DELRAY OIL INC. | 103 | 122 |
| GAUGE OIL COMPANY | 97 | 120 |
| SGB OIL LLC | 90 | 135 |
| RBR OPERATING INC. | 88 | 93 |
| LULING WELL SERVICE | 82 | 95 |
| LEFT BEHIND RECOVERY LLC | 81 | 94 |
| HIDDEN OAKS OIL COMPANY LLC | 81 | 87 |
| PROLINE ENERGY RESOURCES INC | 76 | 118 |
| TEXIAN OPERATING COMPANY LLC | 71 | 123 |
| CASTILLO OIL COMPANY LLC | 70 | 95 |
| E. T. OIL COMPANY | 59 | 60 |
| MEB LLC | 50 | 73 |
| EIGHTY-SIX OIL COMPANY INC. | 45 | 70 |
| VIVA PETROL LLP | 40 | 89 |
| ENHANCED RS INC. | 39 | 56 |
| FLINT PIPELINE COMPANY | 38 | 44 |
| PRONTO SERVICES | 37 | 41 |
| JUPITER ENERGY LLC | 37 | 39 |
| ORIGIN PRODUCTION COMPANY INC. | 33 | 48 |
| L. S. K. L. OIL CO. | 30 | 34 |
| PRIORITY OIL COMPANY LLC | 30 | 31 |
| BBC PRODUCTION COMPANY INC. | 29 | 47 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) | 1024862 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1024341 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 20 | 1024319 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 1E | 1023802 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 10E | 1023786 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1023241 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 5 | 1023211 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1 | 42-055-02002 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 3 | 42-055-30667 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 5 | 42-055-30665 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
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Caldwell County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Caldwell County, TX?
10,655 wells are on record: 3,112 active, 725 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 5,226 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Caldwell County, TX?
TEXAS PETROLEUM INVESTMENT CO., with 131 active wells and 448 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Caldwell County, TX?
Yes. 115 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 868 more are permitted or being drilled.