How many Texas wells reported first production each month, and which counties recorded the most over the last 12 months. First production does not establish that any owner has been paid.
Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. Last computed: 2026-10-02.
Quick answer: Texas recorded at least 4,141 wells reaching first production in the 12 months through Sep 2026, by Buckhead Energy’s count of published monthly figures; Midland County had the most (504). Months with fewer than 3 wells are withheld, so totals are floors. Figures for the most recent months may change as records are updated.
At least 4,141 in the 12 months through Sep 2026. The figure adds the published monthly counts; months with fewer than 3 wells are withheld, so it is a floor. Figures for the most recent months may change as records are updated.
By wells reaching first production in the last 12 months: Midland County (504), Martin County (498), Reeves County (345).
No. A first-production date records that a well reported production. Payment depends on the unit, the division order and the operator’s payment timing, which these counts do not show.
Last 24 months, newest first. Months with fewer than 3 wells show <3. Figures for the most recent months may change as records are updated.
| Month | First production |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 254 |
| Jun 2026 | 359 |
| May 2026 | 372 |
| Apr 2026 | 425 |
| Mar 2026 | 498 |
| Feb 2026 | 404 |
| Jan 2026 | 460 |
| Dec 2025 | 488 |
| Nov 2025 | 432 |
| Oct 2025 | 449 |
| Sep 2025 | 476 |
| Aug 2025 | 519 |
| Jul 2025 | 479 |
| Jun 2025 | 489 |
| May 2025 | 539 |
| Apr 2025 | 501 |
| Mar 2025 | 554 |
| Feb 2025 | 503 |
| Jan 2025 | 483 |
| Dec 2024 | 417 |
| Nov 2024 | 376 |
| Oct 2024 | 546 |
Ranked by wells reaching first production in the last 12 complete months. At most 25 counties are shown.
| County | First production |
|---|---|
| Midland | 504 |
| Martin | 498 |
| Reeves | 345 |
| Upton | 309 |
| Loving | 290 |
| Reagan | 214 |
| Webb | 172 |
| De Witt | 152 |
| Culberson | 137 |
| Glasscock | 133 |
| Karnes | 125 |
| Andrews | 107 |
| Howard | 91 |
| Dimmit | 91 |
| Crane | 84 |
| La Salle | 78 |
| Live Oak | 64 |
| Ward | 50 |
| Borden | 50 |
| McMullen | 47 |
| Yoakum | 41 |
| San Augustine | 37 |
| Panola | 37 |
| Irion | 37 |
| Ector | 36 |
Buckhead Energy computes every figure on this page from grouped records in public oil and gas data. The page shows counts, sums, percentiles and indexes only; it does not list individual wells, leases or permits.
Counts under 3 wells and percentiles under 5 wells are withheld; totals are floors.
12-month totals add only the monthly figures that were published, so they are floors, not exact counts.
Last computed: 2026-10-02. These figures are informational only and are not a valuation of any mineral or royalty interest.
Activity in a county does not establish anything about a specific tract. Compare these figures with your own lease, division order and statements when considering your mineral rights.
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