Gray County, TX oil and gas wells
9,180 wells: 3,547 active, 3,923 plugged, run by 297 operators.
Gray County, TX ranks #56 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 3,547 of its wells (39%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 1,180 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 8,629 wells here with a type on record, 70% are oil wells, 15% gas wells and 8% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1900. Of the 3,112 wells with a drilling date, 38 (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025. 277 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 447 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 3,067 ft. 297 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is BCE-MACH III LLC, with 495 active (14% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Gray
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| BCE-MACH III LLC | 495 | 1,084 |
| PETCO ENERGY CORPORATION | 372 | 544 |
| PONDEROSA TX OPERATING LLC | 273 | 464 |
| LARGE OPERATING LLC | 230 | 649 |
| BRADLEY OPERATING CO. | 150 | 268 |
| EXXCEL PRODUCTION COMPANY | 142 | 184 |
| OILWELL OPERATORS INC. | 140 | 227 |
| RED LINE COMPANY LTD. | 82 | 128 |
| PANTERA ENERGY COMPANY | 75 | 174 |
| S & W OIL & GAS LLC | 73 | 104 |
| PORTER OPERATING COMPANY L.L.C. | 60 | 64 |
| CURZAC OIL AND GAS LLC | 58 | 68 |
| MON CORP. | 57 | 82 |
| LEJAN INC. | 56 | 127 |
| CRUDE OPERATORS L.L.C. | 53 | 66 |
| OL BOYS OPERATIONS LLC | 49 | 52 |
| 6A PRODUCTION | 48 | 60 |
| CHASE PRODUCTION COMPANY | 48 | 52 |
| DIAMOND S ENERGY COMPANY | 31 | 142 |
| TREJIM OPERATORS LLC | 26 | 41 |
| HELTON PETROLEUM | 24 | 31 |
| BLACK RESOURCES INC. | 22 | 35 |
| MCCLELLAND CREEK PROPERTIES INC. | 21 | 31 |
| RIO PETROLEUM INC. | 21 | 29 |
| BORGER RESOURCES 2 LLC | 21 | 27 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDSON 4 | 42-179-32334 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DAVIDSON 2 | 42-179-31544 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DAVIDSON M. 3 | 42-179-82377 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DAVIDSON M. 14 | 42-179-32506 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DAVIDSON M. 16 | 42-179-32561 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DAVIDSON M. 5W | 42-179-04186 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DAVIDSON M. 9 | 42-179-82384 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DAVIDSON M. 7 | 42-179-82381 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DAVIDSON M. 2 | 42-179-82376 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DAVIDSON M. 8 | 42-179-82383 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Gray County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Gray County, TX?
9,180 wells are on record: 3,547 active, 1,180 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 3,923 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Gray County, TX?
BCE-MACH III LLC, with 495 active wells and 1,084 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Gray County, TX?
Yes. 38 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025, and 277 more are permitted or being drilled.