Oil and Gas Overview: Gaines County, Texas

Gaines County, Texas is large producer of oil and gas in the Permian Basin of Texas. Over 100 drilling permits were issued in 2024 alone. Besides hydrocarbon production, the County sees substantial environmental impacts in other areas: Wastewater storage, pipelines, truck transportation, brine extraction and refinement, natural gas flaring, and more. It’s an important County. Just don’t drink the water or breathe the air.

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Gaines County quick facts

County Seat: Seminole, Texas

Population: Around 22,000

Oil Production: 20th of all Texas Counties

Gas Production: 62nd of all Texas Counties

(Sept 2024 production numbers)