Martin County, TX oil and gas wells
17,591 wells: 6,584 active, 5,028 plugged, run by 424 operators.
Martin County, TX ranks #14 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 6,584 of its wells (37%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 3,848 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 15,421 wells here with a type on record, 95% are oil wells, 3% dry holes and 2% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1945. Of the 14,124 wells with a drilling date, 6,751 (48%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 1,728 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 2,076 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 9,534 ft. 424 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC, with 2,591 active (39% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Martin
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | 2,591 | 4,862 |
| PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA INC. | 1,155 | 2,989 |
| OVINTIV USA INC. | 486 | 1,194 |
| NEW HEIGHT ENERGY LLC | 314 | 460 |
| OXYROCK OPERATING LLC | 309 | 463 |
| XTO ENERGY INC | 264 | 518 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | 254 | 589 |
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | 209 | 277 |
| SM ENERGY COMPANY | 115 | 176 |
| CUTBOW OPERATING LLC | 72 | 100 |
| CIVITAS PERMIAN OPERATING LLC | 66 | 226 |
| SCOUT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC | 62 | 155 |
| DEEP BLUE OPERATING I LLC | 62 | 77 |
| PETROPLEX ENERGY INC. | 51 | 58 |
| BIRCH OPERATIONS INC. | 49 | 129 |
| HIBERNIA RESOURCES IV LLC | 35 | 44 |
| CHEVRON U. S. A. INC. | 35 | 42 |
| FOURPOINT ENERGY LLC | 30 | 36 |
| HIGH NOON RESOURCES LLC | 29 | 36 |
| AVID ENERGY ASSETS LLC | 27 | 63 |
| PRIME OPERATING COMPANY | 26 | 84 |
| RELIANCE ENERGY INC. | 22 | 24 |
| BLACK ARROW OPERATING LLC | 20 | 27 |
| RED HIGHLAND RESOURCES LLC | 18 | 19 |
| OWL OPS LLC | 17 | 23 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DERHOFF 1 | 42-317-31964 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DEWEY 1 | 42-317-30388 | Plugged | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DICKENS 1R | 42-317-33531 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DICKENSON 1 | 42-317-31435 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DICKENSON 1 | 42-317-32064 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DICKENSON 17 5 | 42-317-34334 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DICKENSON 17 15 | 42-317-36018 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DICKENSON 17 9 | 42-317-30094 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DICKENSON 17 8 | 42-317-34329 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DICKENSON 17 2 | 42-317-34331 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Martin County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Martin County, TX?
17,591 wells are on record: 6,584 active, 3,848 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 5,028 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Martin County, TX?
DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC, with 2,591 active wells and 4,862 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Martin County, TX?
Yes. 6,751 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 1,728 more are permitted or being drilled.