Shelby County, TX oil and gas wells
2,439 wells: 857 active, 876 plugged, run by 259 operators.
Shelby County, TX ranks #147 among Texas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 857 of its wells (35%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 276 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 1,943 wells here with a type on record, 62% are gas wells, 24% dry holes and 7% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1937. Of the 1,497 wells with a drilling date, 146 (10%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 374 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 142 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 8,418 ft. 259 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is ELLORA ENERGY INC., with 168 active (20% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Shelby
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEINTSCHEL GLEN GAS UNIT 1H | 42-419-31166 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HENDERSON A 1H | 42-419-30788 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HENDERSON A 1H | 42-419-30788 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HENDERSON A 1H | 42-419-30788 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HERONE 1H | 42-419-31595 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HILL 1 | 42-419-30580 | Temporarily abandoned | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HILL ISAIAH UNIT 2H | 42-419-31156 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HILL ISAIAH UNIT 1H | 42-419-31148 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HILL ISAIAH UNIT 3H | 42-419-31157 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| HILL ISAIAH UNIT 3H | 42-419-31157 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Shelby County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Shelby County, TX?
2,439 wells are on record: 857 active, 276 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 876 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Shelby County, TX?
ELLORA ENERGY INC., with 168 active wells and 204 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Shelby County, TX?
Yes. 146 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 374 more are permitted or being drilled.