Webb County, TX oil and gas wells
20,421 wells: 7,882 active, 8,901 plugged, run by 632 operators.
Webb County, TX ranks #8 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 7,882 of its wells (39%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 1,648 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 18,339 wells here with a type on record, 62% are gas wells, 21% dry holes and 15% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1923. Of the 12,093 wells with a drilling date, 2,450 (20%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 1,574 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 792 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 8,718 ft. 632 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is LEWIS PETRO PROPERTIES INC., with 1,716 active (22% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Webb
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| LEWIS PETRO PROPERTIES INC. | 1,716 | 2,256 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | 1,196 | 1,544 |
| CATURUS ENERGY LLC | 557 | 644 |
| CRESCENT ENERGY OPERATING LLC | 405 | 451 |
| SM ENERGY COMPANY | 338 | 789 |
| ROSETTA RESOURCES OPERATING LP | 294 | 584 |
| TBM CATARINA LLC | 256 | 312 |
| EOG RESOURCES INC. | 239 | 402 |
| PETROVYBE OPCO LLC | 185 | 189 |
| COLUMBUS ENERGY | 181 | 404 |
| JAVELIN ENERGY PARTNERS MGMT LLC | 172 | 179 |
| KILLAM OIL COMPANY | 162 | 659 |
| ALDINE OIL AND GAS LP | 150 | 171 |
| MOUNTAIN V TEXAS LLC | 123 | 161 |
| ESCONDIDO RESOURCES OPER.CO. LLC | 76 | 92 |
| TRINITY OPERATING (USG) LLC | 70 | 72 |
| ARETE OPERATING COMPANY III LLC | 55 | 83 |
| MERIT ENERGY COMPANY | 50 | 66 |
| THREE-C OIL AND GAS | 48 | 74 |
| MIDDLETON OIL COMPANY | 48 | 64 |
| FASKEN OIL AND RANCH. LTD. | 47 | 91 |
| VARAS ENERGY OPERATING COMPANY | 42 | 114 |
| ARETE OPERATING COMPANY II LLC | 41 | 45 |
| PURSUIT OIL & GAS STX LLC | 30 | 31 |
| MITSUI E&P USA LLC | 28 | 30 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) 2 | 1274342 | Active | Gas | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1274340 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 8A | 1274330 | Active | Gas | — |
| (no name) 2 | 1272837 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) | 1272808 | Active | Gas | — |
| (no name) 16 | 1272242 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 3 | 1264914 | Active | Gas | — |
| (no name) 8 | 1264921 | Permitted | Unknown | — |
| (no name) 1 | 1271651 | Active | Oil | — |
| (no name) 3 | 1271645 | Active | Oil | — |
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Webb County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Webb County, TX?
20,421 wells are on record: 7,882 active, 1,648 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 8,901 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Webb County, TX?
LEWIS PETRO PROPERTIES INC., with 1,716 active wells and 2,256 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Webb County, TX?
Yes. 2,450 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 1,574 more are permitted or being drilled.