Zapata County, TX oil and gas wells
9,716 wells: 3,323 active, 4,657 plugged, run by 365 operators.
Zapata County, TX ranks #49 among Texas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 1,397,551 wells. 3,323 of its wells (34%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 954 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 8,901 wells here with a type on record, 54% are gas wells, 24% dry holes and 20% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1930. Of the 5,280 wells with a drilling date, 129 (2%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025. 556 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 10,625 ft. 365 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 1,684 active (51% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Railroad Commission of Texas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Zapata
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMT K&H 1AC | 42-505-35459 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BMT MARTIN A 3 | 42-505-34123 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BMT MARTIN A 16 | 42-505-34252 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BMT MARTIN A 10 | 42-505-34189 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BMT MARTIN A 18 | 42-505-34395 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BMT MARTIN B 9 | 42-505-34094 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BMT MARTIN B 14 | 42-505-34253 | Temporarily abandoned | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BMT MARTIN B 13 | 42-505-34203 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BMT MARTIN C 1 | 42-505-34326 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BMT MARTIN C 2 | 42-505-34384 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Zapata County, TX well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Zapata County, TX?
9,716 wells are on record: 3,323 active, 954 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 4,657 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Zapata County, TX?
HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY, with 1,684 active wells and 2,196 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Zapata County, TX?
Yes. 129 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025, and 556 more are permitted or being drilled.