Mitchell County, TX oil and gas wells
7,994 wells: 3,153 active, 3,178 plugged, run by 351 operators.
Mitchell County, TX ranks #64 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 3,153 of its wells (39%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 955 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 7,261 wells here with a type on record, 70% are oil wells, 15% disposal or injection wells and 13% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1924. Of the 5,238 wells with a drilling date, 307 (6%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 488 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 481 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 3,177 ft. 351 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is BCE-MACH III LLC, with 1,296 active (41% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Mitchell
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| BCE-MACH III LLC | 1,296 | 1,946 |
| BASA RESOURCES INC. | 596 | 787 |
| SCHLACHTER OPERATING CORPORATION | 289 | 361 |
| GRAYROCK ENERGY II LLC | 189 | 386 |
| UNITEX OIL & GAS INC. | 103 | 182 |
| AMERICO ENERGY RESOURCES LLC | 61 | 191 |
| GTG OPERATING LLC | 49 | 91 |
| CROSS CUT PETROLEUM LLC | 48 | 106 |
| ROYAL ORYX OG LLC | 32 | 35 |
| CEDAR BEND OIL COMPANY | 30 | 38 |
| SWJN OIL COMPANY | 29 | 47 |
| ONE NICKEL OPERATING LLC | 29 | 34 |
| BAYSWATER OPERATING COMPANY LLC | 28 | 29 |
| REATTA ENERGY INC. | 26 | 38 |
| R2Q OPERATING LLC | 24 | 88 |
| GNG OPERATING LLC | 19 | 74 |
| WALKER OIL AND GAS LTD | 19 | 32 |
| SD ROYALE ENERGY INC. | 18 | 184 |
| SAGUARO PETROLEUM LLC | 17 | 17 |
| SATANTA OIL COMPANY | 16 | 23 |
| SAMMAX OPERATING LLC | 15 | 22 |
| M2 SQUARED OPERATING LLC | 14 | 19 |
| SKEETER OIL L.L.C. | 12 | 12 |
| WINN OPERATING LLC | 10 | 27 |
| 314 OPERATING | 10 | 13 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) 9 | 680456 | Active | Injection | — |
| ANDERSON B. -A- 2 | 42-335-01456 | Plugged | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BELL BERMAN 16 | 42-335-30069 | Shut in | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BELL BERMAN 12 | 42-335-30109 | Shut in | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BELL BERMAN 1B | 42-335-00127 | Shut in | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BELL BERMAN 8 | 42-335-30720 | Shut in | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BELL BERMAN 10 | 42-335-20070 | Shut in | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BELL BERMAN 14 | 42-335-30721 | Shut in | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BERRY C. C. EST. 4D | 42-335-00851 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BIEGEL 6W | 42-335-34195 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Mitchell County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Mitchell County, TX?
7,994 wells are on record: 3,153 active, 955 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 3,178 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Mitchell County, TX?
BCE-MACH III LLC, with 1,296 active wells and 1,946 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Mitchell County, TX?
Yes. 307 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 488 more are permitted or being drilled.