Throckmorton County, TX oil and gas wells
12,372 wells: 1,631 active, 8,954 plugged, run by 843 operators.
Throckmorton County, TX ranks #34 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 1,631 of its wells (13%) are active, below the statewide share of 27%. Another 334 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 10,850 wells here with a type on record, 47% are oil wells, 46% dry holes and 3% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1926. Of the 4,165 wells with a drilling date, 212 (5%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 889 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 456 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). 843 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is S.B. STREET OPERATING INC., with 92 active (6% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Throckmorton
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| S.B. STREET OPERATING INC. | 92 | 227 |
| COOPER OIL & GAS INC. | 74 | 175 |
| BLACKJACK EXTRACTION LLC | 64 | 116 |
| FOURCOOKS OIL & GAS LLC | 64 | 98 |
| BURK ROYALTY CO. LTD. | 49 | 76 |
| OKIE OPERATING COMPANY LTD. | 43 | 51 |
| TOT RICHARDS FAMILY LP | 37 | 93 |
| C & G TRANSPORTS | 30 | 51 |
| HARVICK GEORGE R. | 29 | 86 |
| DAHAB ENERGY INC. | 29 | 50 |
| PETEX | 27 | 69 |
| DRILLOGIX EXPLORATION LLC | 27 | 33 |
| BELLAH & MATHIEWS | 25 | 34 |
| WB MULLIN OPERATING LLC | 25 | 31 |
| STOVALL OPERATING COMPANY | 21 | 62 |
| BLUFF CREEK PETROLEUM LLC | 18 | 44 |
| EXLCO INC. | 18 | 37 |
| NORTH TEXAS OIL & GAS LLC | 17 | 59 |
| DCS ENERGY | 16 | 37 |
| ROIL OPERATING LLC | 15 | 20 |
| SALTY LIME ENERGY LLC | 13 | 55 |
| RAM OIL AND GAS INC. | 13 | 20 |
| S2 OIL LLC (1) | 12 | 27 |
| ROBUCK PETROLEUM LLC | 11 | 16 |
| SUBSEA OPERATING CO. | 10 | 33 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) | 42-447-32174 | Cancelled / expired | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 42-447-31593 | Cancelled / expired | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 4 | 377090 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 2 | 42-447-02906 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 6 | 377111 | Cancelled / expired | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 4 | 378844 | Plugged | Gas | — |
| (no name) 3 | 378846 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 5 | 378853 | Active | Gas | — |
| (no name) 35 | 378871 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| (no name) 40 | 378885 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
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Throckmorton County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Throckmorton County, TX?
12,372 wells are on record: 1,631 active, 334 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 8,954 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Throckmorton County, TX?
S.B. STREET OPERATING INC., with 92 active wells and 227 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Throckmorton County, TX?
Yes. 212 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 889 more are permitted or being drilled.