Moore County, TX oil and gas wells
5,309 wells: 2,600 active, 1,557 plugged, run by 223 operators.
Moore County, TX ranks #95 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 2,600 of its wells (49%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 450 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 4,581 wells here with a type on record, 54% are gas wells, 36% oil wells and 6% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1925. Of the 3,530 wells with a drilling date, 369 (10%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 472 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 193 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 3,279 ft. 223 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is BURK ROYALTY CO. LTD., with 1,050 active (40% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Moore
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCDOWELL B 5 | 42-341-31954 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCDOWELL D 3 | 42-341-31190 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCDOWELL D 1 | 42-341-30662 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCDOWELL EMMA 3 | 42-341-00403 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCDOWELL G 1 | 42-341-80485 | Shut in | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCDOWELL G 3 | 42-341-32537 | Temporarily abandoned | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCDOWELL G G 2 | 42-341-80486 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCDOWELL G 2R | 42-341-31950 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCDOWELL GAS UNIT 2 | 42-341-20024 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MCDOWELL -186- 1 | 42-341-80835 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Moore County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Moore County, TX?
5,309 wells are on record: 2,600 active, 450 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,557 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Moore County, TX?
BURK ROYALTY CO. LTD., with 1,050 active wells and 1,287 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Moore County, TX?
Yes. 369 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 472 more are permitted or being drilled.