Live Oak County, TX oil and gas wells
7,376 wells: 1,864 active, 4,477 plugged, run by 684 operators.
Live Oak County, TX ranks #67 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 1,864 of its wells (25%) are active, close to the statewide share of 27%. Another 413 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 6,733 wells here with a type on record, 40% are dry holes, 28% gas wells and 23% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1937. Of the 3,145 wells with a drilling date, 826 (26%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 473 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 299 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 10,582 ft. 684 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO., with 535 active (29% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Live Oak
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAUGLUM A 2H | 42-297-35211 | Temporarily abandoned | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HAUGLUM B 1H | 42-297-35315 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HAUGLUM B 2H | 42-297-35345 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HAUGLUM B 3H | 42-297-35344 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HAUGLUM B 4H | 42-297-35346 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HAUGLUM C 7H | 42-297-36430 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HAUGLUM C 6H | 42-297-36429 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HAUGLUM C 1H | 42-297-35182 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HAUGLUM C 5H | 42-297-35366 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HAUGLUM C 2H | 42-297-35363 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Live Oak County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Live Oak County, TX?
7,376 wells are on record: 1,864 active, 413 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 4,477 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Live Oak County, TX?
BURLINGTON RESOURCES O & G CO., with 535 active wells and 614 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Live Oak County, TX?
Yes. 826 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 473 more are permitted or being drilled.