Limestone County, TX oil and gas wells
3,607 wells: 1,405 active, 1,515 plugged, run by 194 operators.
Limestone County, TX ranks #125 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 1,405 of its wells (39%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 149 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 3,060 wells here with a type on record, 49% are gas wells, 27% dry holes and 23% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1921. Of the 1,563 wells with a drilling date, 68 (4%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 384 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 98 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 11,513 ft. 194 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 593 active (42% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Limestone
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 1 7H | 42-293-32018 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 2 11 | 42-293-31764 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 2 3 | 42-293-30739 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 2 6 | 42-293-31514 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 2 15 | 42-293-32217 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 2 12 | 42-293-31763 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 2 8 | 42-293-31451 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 2 5 | 42-293-31531 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 2 14 | 42-293-31765 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| STANDLEY GAS UNIT NO. 2 10 | 42-293-31581 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Limestone County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Limestone County, TX?
3,607 wells are on record: 1,405 active, 149 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,515 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Limestone County, TX?
HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 593 active wells and 611 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Limestone County, TX?
Yes. 68 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 384 more are permitted or being drilled.