Hockley County, TX oil and gas wells
11,239 wells: 5,291 active, 4,073 plugged, run by 308 operators.
Hockley County, TX ranks #39 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 5,291 of its wells (47%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 1,267 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 10,564 wells here with a type on record, 65% are oil wells, 24% disposal or injection wells and 10% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1940. Of the 8,197 wells with a drilling date, 2,302 (28%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 347 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 1,302 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 5,368 ft. 308 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 1,603 active (30% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Hockley
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRAZIER W. G. 95 | 42-219-31844 | Shut in | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FRAZIER W. G. 105 | 42-219-31922 | Active | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FRAZIER W. G. 108 | 42-219-32304 | Shut in | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FRAZIER W. G. 1W | 42-219-32601 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FRAZIER W. G. 142 | 42-219-34900 | Shut in | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FRAZIER W. G. 94 | 42-219-31843 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FRAZIER W. G. 100 | 42-219-31897 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FRAZIER W. G. 159 | 42-219-36469 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FRAZIER W. G. 110W | 42-219-32525 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FRAZIER W. G. 23 | 42-219-00672 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Hockley County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Hockley County, TX?
11,239 wells are on record: 5,291 active, 1,267 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 4,073 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Hockley County, TX?
HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 1,603 active wells and 3,027 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Hockley County, TX?
Yes. 2,302 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 347 more are permitted or being drilled.