Gas Well Drilling

The City of Fort Worth reviews applications and issues permits for gas wells in city limits. Permit requirements regulate placement of wells that come near residences, religious institutions, hospitals, schools or parks; transportation routes for trucks and equipment; pipelines; and compressor stations and pad sites.

View the full Gas Well Drilling Ordinance »

• Gas Well and Compressor Setbacks Section

Download permitting forms

• Seismic Testing
• Pipeline Information
• Gas Drilling Review Committee

For gas well status information, please view our interactive map.

View a map

Contact

For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. For Gas Well complaints call our 24-hour number at 817-392-1427, or call the Police Department non-emergency line at 817-392-4222.

View staff and drilling company contacts.

Resources

• Air Quality Study (2011)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Disclosures