Crook County, WY oil and gas wells
4,460 wells: 654 active, 3,141 plugged, 209 orphaned, run by 684 operators.
Crook County, WY ranks #12 among Wyoming counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 207,791 wells. 654 of its wells (15%) are active, close to the statewide share of 17%. Another 160 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 209 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 4,454 wells here with a type on record, 90% are oil wells, 7% disposal or injection wells and 1% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1909. 70 wells (2%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2024. 75 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 202 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 3,888 ft. 684 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is BLACK THUNDER OIL LLC, with 172 active (26% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, updated 2026-11-02.
Top operators in Crook
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE EVANS 43-31 | 49-011-21952 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CHEROKEE W-78786 14-26 | 49-011-21754 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CHITTIM-ARCOL 1 | 49-011-05724 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CHITTIM-HAWKS-STATE 3 | 49-011-05654 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CHORNEY 1 | 49-011-20291 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CHORNEY W-51841 31-10 | 49-011-20970 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CHORNEY W-55039 31-18 | 49-011-20850 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CIM 1 | 49-011-22442 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CITIES FEDERAL 1-5A | 49-011-20067 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CITIES FEDERAL 1-5B | 49-011-20068 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Crook County, WY well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Crook County, WY?
4,460 wells are on record: 654 active, 160 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 3,141 plugged, with 209 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Crook County, WY?
BLACK THUNDER OIL LLC, with 172 active wells and 278 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Crook County, WY?
Yes. 70 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2024, and 75 more are permitted or being drilled.