Hutchinson County, TX oil and gas wells
12,989 wells: 3,815 active, 5,988 plugged, run by 362 operators.
Hutchinson County, TX ranks #26 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 3,815 of its wells (29%) are active, close to the statewide share of 27%. Another 2,402 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 12,153 wells here with a type on record, 82% are oil wells, 9% gas wells and 4% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1925. Of the 4,259 wells with a drilling date, 105 (2%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 462 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 859 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 3,265 ft. 362 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is LARGE OPERATING LLC, with 482 active (13% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Hutchinson
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| LARGE OPERATING LLC | 482 | 1,490 |
| BURK ROYALTY CO. LTD. | 443 | 1,184 |
| D10 ENERGY LLC | 176 | 613 |
| MOMENTUM OPERATING CO. INC. | 165 | 322 |
| PONDEROSA TX OPERATING LLC | 87 | 294 |
| HIGH RIVER RES OPERATING LLC | 81 | 118 |
| RED LINE COMPANY LTD. | 73 | 94 |
| O. H. M. OPERATING | 65 | 110 |
| OILWELL OPERATORS INC. | 57 | 68 |
| LUCKY BIRD TOO | 46 | 68 |
| BEAR CREEK OPERATING | 44 | 54 |
| PANTERA ENERGY COMPANY | 41 | 85 |
| BORGER RESOURCES 2 LLC | 37 | 85 |
| LASATER & CO INC. | 35 | 59 |
| KODIAK OPERATING LLC | 26 | 110 |
| BORGER RESOURCES 3 LLC | 21 | 63 |
| LITTLE OIL & GAS INC. | 19 | 23 |
| PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY | 19 | 21 |
| QRI INDUSTRIES INC. | 18 | 109 |
| TOPPER OIL COMPANY | 17 | 19 |
| LATIGO PETROLEUM INC. | 16 | 20 |
| CHASE PRODUCTION COMPANY | 15 | 16 |
| OATES JOHN CO. INC. | 15 | 16 |
| LERA | 13 | 57 |
| BLACK RESOURCES INC. | 12 | 45 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) 9B | 33358 | Active | Injection | — |
| (no name) | 42-233-33487 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 9 | 33861 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1 | 34205 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 2 | 34207 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1 | 32728 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 2 | 32730 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) | 42-233-32978 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-233-32690 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-233-32692 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
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Hutchinson County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Hutchinson County, TX?
12,989 wells are on record: 3,815 active, 2,402 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 5,988 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Hutchinson County, TX?
LARGE OPERATING LLC, with 482 active wells and 1,490 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Hutchinson County, TX?
Yes. 105 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 462 more are permitted or being drilled.