Oil and Gas Overview: Pecos County, Texas

Pecos County, Texas is large producer of oil and gas in the Permian Basin of Texas. It’s also home to a beautiful oasis. That is, if you can survive water that is 3 times saltier than the oceans. Over 110 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, bitcoin mining, data centers, and more. It’s an important County. But, you may not want to swim in the lake.

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Pecos County quick facts

County Seat: Fort Stockton, Texas

Population: Around 15,200

Oil Production: 16th of all Texas Counties

Gas Production: 30th of all Texas Counties

(Sept 2024 production numbers)