Midland County, TX oil and gas wells
20,719 wells: 6,940 active, 6,804 plugged, run by 345 operators.
Midland County, TX ranks #7 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 6,940 of its wells (33%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 4,121 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 17,798 wells here with a type on record, 91% are oil wells, 2% dry holes and 2% combined oil and gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1950. Of the 16,170 wells with a drilling date, 8,016 (50%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 2,340 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 3,650 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 9,606 ft. 345 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA INC., with 2,187 active (32% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Midland
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA INC. | 2,187 | 5,646 |
| DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | 1,303 | 2,933 |
| XTO ENERGY INC | 571 | 1,186 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | 442 | 958 |
| CHEVRON U. S. A. INC. | 412 | 1,089 |
| FASKEN OIL AND RANCH. LTD. | 367 | 400 |
| APACHE CORP | 288 | 936 |
| OXYROCK OPERATING LLC | 240 | 404 |
| OVINTIV USA INC. | 210 | 655 |
| CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC. | 125 | 379 |
| DISCOVERY OPERATING | 116 | 241 |
| PERMIAN DEEP ROCK OIL CO. LLC | 77 | 163 |
| CRESCENT ENERGY OPERATING LLC | 62 | 103 |
| PERMIAN RESOURCES OPERATING LLC | 62 | 94 |
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | 51 | 71 |
| SUMMIT PETROLEUM LLC | 43 | 94 |
| DEEP BLUE OPERATING I LLC | 34 | 40 |
| WINN OPERATING LLC | 27 | 30 |
| FIREBIRD ENERGY II LLC | 19 | 32 |
| NEW HEIGHT ENERGY LLC | 16 | 33 |
| SMC OIL & GAS INC. | 15 | 29 |
| PETROPLEX ENERGY INC. | 13 | 22 |
| LANGFORD & BRIGHAM OPERATING LLC | 12 | 17 |
| FLAT TOP OPERATING LLC | 11 | 19 |
| HEIFER PRODUCTION COMPANY LLC | 10 | 32 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) 1702 | 781320 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) 4602 | 781345 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1704 | 781370 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1705 | 781385 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1707 | 781415 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1708 | 781423 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) | 42-329-80790 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1 | 780126 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1804 | 781457 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) 1904 | 781479 | Plugged | Oil | — |
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Midland County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Midland County, TX?
20,719 wells are on record: 6,940 active, 4,121 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 6,804 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Midland County, TX?
PIONEER NATURAL RES. USA INC., with 2,187 active wells and 5,646 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Midland County, TX?
Yes. 8,016 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 2,340 more are permitted or being drilled.