Coffey County, KS oil and gas wells
6,316 wells: 2,870 active, 1,928 plugged, 10 orphaned, run by 121 operators.
Coffey County, KS ranks #27 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 519,691 wells. 2,870 of its wells (45%) are active, above the statewide share of 21%. Another 106 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 10 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 5,109 wells here with a type on record, 54% are oil wells, 22% disposal or injection wells and 19% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1914. Of the 3,922 wells with a drilling date, 509 (13%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025. 83 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 455 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,283 ft. 121 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Birk Petroleum, with 742 active (26% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Coffey
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klaus 64 | 15-031-22515 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klaus 72 | 15-031-22530 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klaus 80 | 15-031-22531 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klaus 71 | 15-031-22625 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klaus 78 | 15-031-22641 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klaus 79 | 15-031-22642 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klaus 68 | 15-031-22688 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klaus 66 | 15-031-22692 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klaus 67 | 15-031-22693 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klaus 75 | 15-031-22707 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Coffey County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Coffey County, KS?
6,316 wells are on record: 2,870 active, 106 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,928 plugged, with 10 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Coffey County, KS?
Birk Petroleum, with 742 active wells and 997 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Coffey County, KS?
Yes. 509 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025, and 83 more are permitted or being drilled.