Pecos County, TX oil and gas wells
19,954 wells: 6,284 active, 9,016 plugged, run by 1,009 operators.
Pecos County, TX ranks #9 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 6,284 of its wells (31%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 2,820 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 17,869 wells here with a type on record, 59% are oil wells, 19% dry holes and 12% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1905. Of the 10,744 wells with a drilling date, 2,819 (26%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 1,353 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 1,020 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 4,065 ft. 1,009 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is KINDER MORGAN PRODUCTION CO. LLC, with 2,149 active (34% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Pecos
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| KINDER MORGAN PRODUCTION CO. LLC | 2,149 | 3,248 |
| LONGFELLOW ENERGY LP | 445 | 883 |
| SHALLOW PRODUCTION OPER LLC | 299 | 743 |
| DIAMONDBACK E&P LLC | 239 | 260 |
| XTO ENERGY INC | 148 | 275 |
| CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC. | 119 | 130 |
| OLSEN ENERGY INC | 111 | 265 |
| SURGE SOLUTIONS INC. | 111 | 260 |
| CLARK OIL CO. | 104 | 120 |
| WEST OIL RESOURCES LLC | 81 | 88 |
| DURANGO RESOURCES CORP. | 62 | 210 |
| GORDY OIL COMPANY | 60 | 70 |
| DOUBLE BARREL OIL LLC | 57 | 146 |
| GW ENERGY INC. | 57 | 61 |
| BJG OPERATING COMPANY | 52 | 138 |
| SWORDFISH ENERGY OPERATING LLC | 51 | 66 |
| KIMBROUGH OIL COMPANY | 50 | 84 |
| AVRA OIL CO | 48 | 72 |
| GREENSTONE ENERGY LLC | 47 | 79 |
| PETX OPERATING LLC | 42 | 49 |
| VTX ENERGY OPERATING LLC | 41 | 43 |
| MBX OPERATING LLC | 40 | 49 |
| CAROIL LLC | 39 | 55 |
| NEW HEIGHT ENERGY LLC | 39 | 45 |
| SAGUARO PETROLEUM LLC | 37 | 51 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) | 871786 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 928652 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 928647 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 42-371-33252 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 928629 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) | 42-371-32483 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1C | 928619 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 1 | 928617 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 2 | 42-371-05428 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| (no name) | 854759 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
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Pecos County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Pecos County, TX?
19,954 wells are on record: 6,284 active, 2,820 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 9,016 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Pecos County, TX?
KINDER MORGAN PRODUCTION CO. LLC, with 2,149 active wells and 3,248 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Pecos County, TX?
Yes. 2,819 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 1,353 more are permitted or being drilled.