Johnson County, TX oil and gas wells
4,509 wells: 2,576 active, 866 plugged, run by 72 operators.
Johnson County, TX ranks #112 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 2,576 of its wells (57%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 571 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 4,001 wells here with a type on record, 97% are gas wells and 3% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1992. Of the 3,932 wells with a drilling date, 272 (7%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 423 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 600 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 7,303 ft. 72 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is UPP OPERATING LLC, with 804 active (31% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Johnson
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING SISTERS 16H | 42-251-34373 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| KING SISTERS 26H | 42-251-34418 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| KING SISTERS 27H | 42-251-34419 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| KING-GUTTRY-RIVES (SA) 2H | 42-251-34395 | Temporarily abandoned | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| KING-GUTTRY-RIVES (SA) 1H | 42-251-34394 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| KING-GUTTRY-RIVES (SA) 3H | 42-251-34396 | Temporarily abandoned | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| KL COLLINS UNIT 1H | 42-251-32866 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| KOLAR 9H | 42-251-32361 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| KOLAR 6H | 42-251-31383 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| KOLAR 1H | 42-251-30431 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Johnson County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Johnson County, TX?
4,509 wells are on record: 2,576 active, 571 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 866 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Johnson County, TX?
UPP OPERATING LLC, with 804 active wells and 916 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Johnson County, TX?
Yes. 272 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 423 more are permitted or being drilled.