Tarrant County, TX oil and gas wells
7,190 wells: 3,925 active, 765 plugged, run by 88 operators.
Tarrant County, TX ranks #70 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 3,925 of its wells (55%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 406 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 5,078 wells here with a type on record, 97% are gas wells and 2% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1966. Of the 5,002 wells with a drilling date, 548 (11%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 1,803 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 408 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 7,284 ft. 88 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is BKV NORTH TEXAS LLC, with 1,259 active (32% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Tarrant
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) | 42-439-36226 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-439-33874 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-439-31597 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-439-35933 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-439-35413 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-439-35652 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-439-36144 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-439-30982 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-439-33041 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-439-35761 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
🔒 See all 7,190 wells in Tarrant, with filters and paging. Start Basic | ||||
Tarrant County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Tarrant County, TX?
7,190 wells are on record: 3,925 active, 406 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 765 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Tarrant County, TX?
BKV NORTH TEXAS LLC, with 1,259 active wells and 1,364 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Tarrant County, TX?
Yes. 548 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 1,803 more are permitted or being drilled.