Fayette County, TX oil and gas wells
4,568 wells: 1,205 active, 2,517 plugged, run by 434 operators.
Fayette County, TX ranks #111 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 1,205 of its wells (26%) are active, close to the statewide share of 27%. Another 336 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 3,987 wells here with a type on record, 61% are oil wells, 16% dry holes and 15% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1950. Of the 3,332 wells with a drilling date, 235 (7%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 423 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 404 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 11,438 ft. 434 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is MAGNOLIA OIL & GAS OPERATING LLC, with 720 active (60% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Fayette
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESSLER UNIT 1H | 42-149-33275 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PREWETT HARTFORD H. 1 | 42-149-30497 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PRISCILLA 1 H | 42-149-32256 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PRISCILLA 1 H | 42-149-32256 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PRISCILLA 1 H | 42-149-32256 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PRISCILLA 1 H | 42-149-32256 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PROST UNIT A 1H | 42-149-33230 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PROST UNIT A 6H | 42-149-33291 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PROST UNIT A 4H | 42-149-33292 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PROST UNIT A 2H | 42-149-33248 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Fayette County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Fayette County, TX?
4,568 wells are on record: 1,205 active, 336 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 2,517 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Fayette County, TX?
MAGNOLIA OIL & GAS OPERATING LLC, with 720 active wells and 978 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Fayette County, TX?
Yes. 235 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 423 more are permitted or being drilled.