Christian County, IL oil and gas wells
2,961 wells: 0 active, 2,093 plugged, run by 556 operators.
Christian County, IL ranks #19 among Illinois counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 207,298 wells. Illinois's records don't say which wells are producing; 2,093 of the 2,961 are recorded as plugged. Of the 2,856 wells here with a type on record, 45% are oil wells, 41% dry holes and 7% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1900. 32 wells (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 38 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,830 ft. 556 operators have wells here. The largest is National Associated Petroleum Co., with 149 wells.
Figures from the Illinois State Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Christian
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson, Ruby 1 | 12-021-01528 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Davidson, Ruby 1 | 12-021-01778 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Davidson, Ruby 3 | 12-021-01962 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Davidson, Ruby 2 | 12-021-01980 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Davidson, Ruby 1 | 12-021-02259 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Davis 1-A | 12-021-00262 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Davis 1 | 12-021-00958 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Davis 2 | 12-021-00959 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Davis 3 | 12-021-00978 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Davis 5 | 12-021-01558 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Christian County, IL well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Christian County, IL?
2,961 wells are on record, 2,093 of them plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Christian County, IL?
National Associated Petroleum Co., with 149 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Christian County, IL?
Yes. 32 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 38 more are permitted or being drilled.