De Witt County, TX oil and gas wells
6,356 wells: 2,711 active, 2,310 plugged, run by 554 operators.
De Witt County, TX ranks #76 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 2,711 of its wells (43%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 630 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 5,634 wells here with a type on record, 38% are gas wells, 33% oil wells and 20% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1943. Of the 4,059 wells with a drilling date, 1,849 (46%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 604 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 158 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 12,805 ft. 554 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO., with 711 active (26% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in De Witt
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) | 42-123-31169 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1111833 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1111834 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1111837 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1112190 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 1112195 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1111939 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1112348 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1112352 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1113485 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
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De Witt County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in De Witt County, TX?
6,356 wells are on record: 2,711 active, 630 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 2,310 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in De Witt County, TX?
BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO., with 711 active wells and 889 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in De Witt County, TX?
Yes. 1,849 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 604 more are permitted or being drilled.