Buchanan County, VA oil and gas wells
5,537 wells: 3,666 active, 1,418 plugged, 2 orphaned, run by 27 operators.
Buchanan County, VA has more wells on record than any other Virginia county: 5,537, or 51% of the state's 10,801. 3,666 of its wells (66%) are active, below the statewide share of 76%. Another 286 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 2 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 5,537 wells here with a type on record, 100% are gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1948. 628 wells (12%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 159 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. Wells with a recorded depth average 2,506 ft. 27 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Pocahontas Gas LLC, with 2,674 active (73% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Virginia Energy, Division of Gas and Oil, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Buchanan
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBM K27A | BU-3937 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CBM K28 | BU-4200 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CBM K29 | BU-2994 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CBM K29A | BU-4020 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CBM K30 | BU-0338 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CBM K30A | BU-5274 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CBM K31 | BU-4389 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CBM K32 | BU-0353 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CBM K32A | BU-3951 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CBM K32B | BU-5228 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Buchanan County, VA well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Buchanan County, VA?
5,537 wells are on record: 3,666 active, 286 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,418 plugged, with 2 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Buchanan County, VA?
Pocahontas Gas LLC, with 2,674 active wells and 3,911 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Buchanan County, VA?
Yes. 628 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 159 more are permitted or being drilled.