Ector County, TX oil and gas wells
24,294 wells: 7,673 active, 9,567 plugged, run by 505 operators.
Ector County, TX ranks #5 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 7,673 of its wells (32%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 5,292 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 22,394 wells here with a type on record, 77% are oil wells, 14% disposal or injection wells and 6% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1930. Of the 17,478 wells with a drilling date, 3,208 (18%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 1,487 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 2,200 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 6,307 ft. 505 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD., with 1,538 active (20% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Ector
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | 1,538 | 3,370 |
| AGHORN OPERATING INC. | 786 | 2,018 |
| FORMENTERA OPERATIONS LLC | 681 | 1,817 |
| DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | 591 | 990 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | 502 | 1,945 |
| FASKEN OIL AND RANCH. LTD. | 267 | 314 |
| BAKER OPERATING INC. | 228 | 358 |
| MAVERICK PERMIAN LLC | 214 | 842 |
| OXY USA WTP LP | 211 | 550 |
| BCE-MACH III LLC | 203 | 349 |
| CRESCENT ENERGY OPERATING LLC | 193 | 672 |
| OXY USA INC | 152 | 546 |
| SCOUT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC | 138 | 448 |
| BASIN OIL & GAS OPERATING LLC | 117 | 269 |
| CITATION OIL & GAS CORP | 112 | 238 |
| ATLAS OPERATING LLC | 106 | 412 |
| TEXLAND PETROLEUM L.P. | 96 | 249 |
| CTOC ENERGY LLC | 92 | 327 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | 82 | 174 |
| RING ENERGY INC. | 81 | 318 |
| R3 OPERATING CORPORATION | 69 | 296 |
| ACOMA OPERATING LLC | 64 | 220 |
| CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC. | 56 | 72 |
| R2Q OPERATING LLC | 52 | 140 |
| LAGUNA PETROLEUM CORP. | 41 | 129 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVERITT 1522 A 301H | 42-135-43730 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| AVERITT 1522 A 101H | 42-135-43728 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| AVERITT 1522 A 201H | 42-135-43729 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| AVERITT 1522 B 19H | 42-135-42427 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| AVERITT SWD 1 | 42-135-43975 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| B.H. BLAKENEY B 5 | 42-135-32089 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BAGLEY J. E. 12 | 42-135-30573 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BAGLEY J. E. 14 | 42-135-30989 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BAGLEY J. E. 4 | 42-135-02381 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BAGLEY J. E. 11 | 42-135-30928 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Ector County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Ector County, TX?
24,294 wells are on record: 7,673 active, 5,292 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 9,567 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Ector County, TX?
OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD., with 1,538 active wells and 3,370 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Ector County, TX?
Yes. 3,208 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 1,487 more are permitted or being drilled.