Dickenson County, VA oil and gas wells
2,521 wells: 2,319 active, 164 plugged, 1 orphaned, run by 13 operators.
Dickenson County, VA ranks #2 among Virginia counties by wells on record, with 23% of the state's 10,801 wells. 2,319 of its wells (92%) are active, above the statewide share of 76%. Another 20 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 1 well is flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 2,521 wells here with a type on record, 100% are gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1949. 227 wells (9%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 17 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. Wells with a recorded depth average 3,382 ft. 13 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is EnerVest Operating, LLC, with 2,226 active (96% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Virginia Energy, Division of Gas and Oil, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Dickenson
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC-536591 | DI-1410 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VC-536593 | DI-1847 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VC-536594 | DI-1972 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VC-536595 | DI-1367 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VC-536596 | DI-1555 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VC-536597 | DI-1924 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VC-536598 | DI-1538 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VC-536599 | DI-1558 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VC-536600 | DI-1527 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| VC-536601 | DI-1695 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Dickenson County, VA well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Dickenson County, VA?
2,521 wells are on record: 2,319 active, 20 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 164 plugged, with 1 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Dickenson County, VA?
EnerVest Operating, LLC, with 2,226 active wells and 2,341 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Dickenson County, VA?
Yes. 227 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 17 more are permitted or being drilled.