Alabama Mineral Answers
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does Alabama rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | Alabama currently ranks #17 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in Alabama so far this year? | Alabama has had 17,470 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Texas? | There have been 83 permits approved in Alabama. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Alabama? | 204 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in Alabama |
| How many active producers are there in Alabama? | There are currently 54 active producers in the state of Alabama. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in Alabama? | 13,550 feet is the average depth of a well in Alabama. |
Alabama Oil & Gas Activity Summary
Alabama statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1944 and contains information on the 17,470 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. Alabama is
ranked #17 in the US based on BOE produced in 12-01-2019. You will also find
information on the producers of wells as well as recent drilling permits, rigs and production data for producing wells which start in 04-01-1944 and go through 12-01-2019.
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 9,111 | 17,470 | Up | 91.75% |
| Total Producing Wells | 6,896 | 6,789 | Down | -1.55% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 76% | 39% | Down | -49% |
| Active Producers | 57 | 54 | Down | -5% |
| Total Permits | 63 | 83 | Up | 32% |
| Average Well Depth | 7,776 | 13,550 | Up | 74% |
| Average BOE per Well | 226 | 204 | Down | -10% |
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Alabama Map of Current Permits & Rigs
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jan 2020 | 127.9M BBLs | 476.7M MCFs |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2019 | 99K BBLs | 612.5M MCFs |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Feb 2020 | 30.2M BBLs | 157M MCFs |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Feb 2020 | 39.6M BBLs | 87.4M MCFs |
| # 6 | Colorado | Jan 2020 | 16.5M BBLs | 214.1M MCFs |
| # 7 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 1.9M BBLs | 221.1M MCFs |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBLs | 166.1M MCFs |
| # 8 | Louisiana | Jan 2020 | 112.9K BBLs | 3.9M MCFs |
| # 9 | California | Jul 2019 | 16.4M BBLs | 24.5M MCFs |
| # 10 | Oklahoma | Oct 2019 | 2.1M BBLs | 56.8M MCFs |
| # 11 | Wyoming | Jan 2020 | 2.5M BBLs | 30.8M MCFs |
| # 12 | Arkansas | Sep 2019 | 260.2K BBLs | 42M MCFs |
| # 13 | Utah | Nov 2019 | 2.7M BBLs | 21.6M MCFs |
| # 14 | Mississippi | Jan 2020 | 1.4M BBLs | 19.8M MCFs |
| # 15 | Kansas | Dec 2019 | 2.7M BBLs | 7.4M MCFs |
| # 16 | Montana | Jan 2020 | 1.4M BBLs | 8.8M MCFs |
| # 17 | Alabama | Dec 2019 | 392.2K BBLs | 5.9M MCFs |
| # 18 | Michigan | Sep 2019 | 294K BBLs | MCFs |
Annual Alabama Oil & Gas Production
Alabama Oil & Gas Wells Prepped for Production by Year
Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in Alabama
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruet Production Co. | Jackson, MS | 12-01-2019 | 215,939 | 132 | N/A |
| PGP Operating, LLC | Kennesaw, GA | 12-01-2019 | 212,843 | 1,285 | N/A |
| Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLC | Plano, TX | 12-01-2019 | 207,955 | 2,023 | N/A |
| Warrior Met Coal Gas, LLC | Brookwood, AL | 12-01-2019 | 119,100 | 1,312 | N/A |
| Sklar Exploration Company L.L.C. | Shreveport, LA | 12-01-2019 | 109,523 | 51 | 4 |
| Black Warrior Methane Corp. | Brookwood, AL | 12-01-2019 | 94,079 | 676 | 25 |
| Hilcorp Energy Company, Inc. | Houston, TX | 12-01-2019 | 65,222 | 49 | N/A |
| Summit Alabama Operating Company, LLC | Magnolia, TX | 12-01-2019 | 53,053 | 286 | N/A |
| JP Oil Alabama, LLC | Lafayette, LA | 12-01-2019 | 20,313 | 202 | N/A |
| Ventex Operating Corp. | Addison, TX | 12-01-2019 | 19,117 | 9 | 1 |
| Fletcher Petroleum Corp. | Fairhope, AL | 12-01-2019 | 17,964 | 8 | 1 |
| Venture Oil & Gas Inc. | Laurel, MS | 12-01-2019 | 11,069 | 7 | N/A |
| Jabsco Oil Operating, LLC | Tuscaloosa, AL | 12-01-2019 | 9,516 | 84 | 1 |
| South Carlton Operating Company, LLC | Natchez, MS | 12-01-2019 | 8,407 | 59 | N/A |
| Hughes Eastern Corporation | Ridgeland, MS | 12-01-2019 | 6,998 | 46 | 1 |
| De Soto Oil Properties, LLC | Pensacola Beach, FL | 12-01-2019 | 5,917 | 1 | N/A |
| Elite Petroleum Group LLC | Jenks, OK | 12-01-2019 | 4,503 | 7 | N/A |
| ARP Production Company, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | 12-01-2019 | 4,004 | 61 | N/A |
| O.G.P. Operating, Inc. | Dallas, TX | 12-01-2019 | 3,623 | 17 | N/A |
| Calera Gas, LLC | Montevallo, AL | 12-01-2019 | 3,234 | 137 | N/A |
| Durango Operating, LLC | Ridgeland, MS | 12-01-2019 | 3,207 | 20 | N/A |
| GTG Operating, LLC | Tyler, TX | 12-01-2019 | 2,803 | 17 | N/A |
| Spooner Petroleum Company, Inc. | Ridgeland, MS | 12-01-2019 | 1,820 | 3 | N/A |
| Columbia Petroleum LLC | Brookhaven, MS | 12-01-2019 | 1,664 | 1 | N/A |
| Fairways Exploration & Production, LLC | Houston, TX | 12-01-2019 | 1,595 | 2 | N/A |
Alabama Oil & Gas Permits by Year
Alabama Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | County Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County, AL | #589 | #15 | $385,651,721 | 3 | 12-01-2019 | 3,210 BBL | 145 MCF | 108 BOE |
| Bibb County, AL | #556 | #14 | $23,508,463 | 2 | 12-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 32,585 MCF | 181 BOE |
| Choctaw County, AL | #467 | #10 | $3,049,437,461 | 10 | 12-01-2019 | 14,847 BBL | 3,010 MCF | 512 BOE |
| Clarke County, AL | #470 | #11 | $1,642,115,250 | 2 | 12-01-2019 | 15,097 BBL | 0 MCF | 503 BOE |
| Conecuh County, AL | #171 | #2 | $3,942,316,694 | 7 | 12-01-2019 | 195,586 BBL | 652,421 MCF | 10,144 BOE |
| Covington County, AL | #638 | #16 | $258,496,970 | 2 | 12-01-2019 | 939 BBL | 0 MCF | 31 BOE |
| Escambia County, AL | #215 | #3 | $14,017,458,130 | 14 | 12-01-2019 | 73,221 BBL | 693,578 MCF | 6,294 BOE |
| Fayette County, AL | #487 | #13 | $1,068,285,893 | 9 | 12-01-2019 | 3,598 BBL | 54,375 MCF | 422 BOE |
| Jefferson County, AL | #227 | #4 | $2,181,795,606 | 6 | 12-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 1,009,243 MCF | 5,607 BOE |
| Lamar County, AL | #471 | #12 | $2,109,771,409 | 13 | 12-01-2019 | 2,779 BBL | 73,430 MCF | 501 BOE |
| Marion County, AL | #669 | #17 | $79,755,543 | 1 | 12-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 2,209 MCF | 12 BOE |
| Mobile County, AL | #306 | #5 | $19,212,202,664 | 2 | 12-01-2019 | 46,415 BBL | 163,325 MCF | 2,455 BOE |
| Monroe County, AL | #394 | #6 | $2,278,988,830 | 8 | 12-01-2019 | 28,294 BBL | 31,287 MCF | 1,117 BOE |
| Pickens County, AL | #423 | #8 | $433,095,066 | 6 | 12-01-2019 | 8,275 BBL | 105,070 MCF | 860 BOE |
| Shelby County, AL | #446 | #9 | $171,801,485 | 3 | 12-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 122,226 MCF | 679 BOE |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | #139 | #1 | $11,265,599,942 | 7 | 12-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 2,857,226 MCF | 15,874 BOE |
| Walker County, AL | #415 | #7 | $425,056,469 | 3 | 12-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 163,621 MCF | 909 BOE |
| Washington County, AL | #706 | #18 | $2,130,415,098 | 2 | 12-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF | 0 BOE |