Sutton County, TX oil and gas wells
9,182 wells: 5,309 active, 2,225 plugged, run by 226 operators.
Sutton County, TX ranks #55 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 5,309 of its wells (58%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 1,099 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 8,597 wells here with a type on record, 87% are gas wells, 11% dry holes and 1% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1951. Of the 7,486 wells with a drilling date, 27 (0%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025. 421 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 160 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 7,112 ft. 226 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is UPP OPERATING LLC, with 4,659 active (88% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Sutton
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIELDS 49 5 | 42-435-35123 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FIELDS 49 1 | 42-435-31333 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FIELDS 50 4 | 42-435-35118 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FIELDS 51 7 | 42-435-34564 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FIELDS 51 8 | 42-435-35542 | Temporarily abandoned | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FIELDS 51 9 | 42-435-36005 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FIELDS 52 10 | 42-435-35418 | Temporarily abandoned | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FIELDS 52 17 | 42-435-37956 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FIELDS 52 12 | 42-435-35915 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| FIELDS 52 7 | 42-435-33917 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Sutton County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Sutton County, TX?
9,182 wells are on record: 5,309 active, 1,099 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 2,225 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Sutton County, TX?
UPP OPERATING LLC, with 4,659 active wells and 5,540 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Sutton County, TX?
Yes. 27 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025, and 421 more are permitted or being drilled.