Dubois County, IN oil and gas wells
1,407 wells: 27 active, 1,269 plugged, 6 orphaned, run by 382 operators.
Dubois County, IN ranks #15 among Indiana counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 78,369 wells. 27 of its wells (2%) are active, below the statewide share of 10%. Another 6 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 6 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Drilling records here go back to 1900. Of the 533 wells with a drilling date, 5 (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,164 ft. 382 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is WE Energy LLC, with 6 active (22% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Dubois
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gervase Berg 1 | 6888 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Giesler 1 | 18540 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Giesler 2 | 9673 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Gilbert & Cornelia Fleck 1 | 40748 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Gilbert Kaman 1 | 28564 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Gilbert Steckler 1 | 30332 | Plugged | Unknown | — |
| Glenn & Emil MENKE 1 | 39178 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Goeppner 1 | 15072 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Goeppner 2 | 15714 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Gramelspacher Farm 1 | 22395 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Dubois County, IN well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Dubois County, IN?
1,407 wells are on record: 27 active, 6 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,269 plugged, with 6 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Dubois County, IN?
WE Energy LLC, with 6 active wells and 6 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Dubois County, IN?
Yes. 5 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026.