Edwards County, TX oil and gas wells
2,287 wells: 448 active, 1,245 plugged, run by 152 operators.
Edwards County, TX ranks #148 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 448 of its wells (20%) are active, below the statewide share of 27%. Another 286 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 1,965 wells here with a type on record, 49% are gas wells, 33% dry holes and 17% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1964. Of the 1,217 wells with a drilling date, 67 (6%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2024. 234 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 247 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 5,130 ft. 152 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is UPP OPERATING LLC, with 158 active (35% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Edwards
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) 4 | 999494 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 999495 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 2 | 999496 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 3 | 999499 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 42-137-30720 | Cancelled / expired | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 1 | 999506 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 42-137-31769 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 34 | 999028 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-137-30781 | Cancelled / expired | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 34 | 42-137-00102 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
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Edwards County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Edwards County, TX?
2,287 wells are on record: 448 active, 286 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,245 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Edwards County, TX?
UPP OPERATING LLC, with 158 active wells and 225 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Edwards County, TX?
Yes. 67 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2024, and 234 more are permitted or being drilled.