Douglas County, KS oil and gas wells
3,123 wells: 732 active, 1,165 plugged, 25 orphaned, run by 108 operators.
Douglas County, KS ranks #49 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 519,691 wells. 732 of its wells (23%) are active, close to the statewide share of 21%. Another 145 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 25 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 2,248 wells here with a type on record, 52% are oil wells, 23% disposal or injection wells and 17% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1887. Of the 1,586 wells with a drilling date, 44 (3%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 74 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 276 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 846 ft. 108 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Altavista Energy, Inc., with 167 active (23% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Douglas
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPHARD II 7 | 15-045-20981 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SHEPHARD II 8 | 15-045-20982 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SHEPHARD II 9 | 15-045-20983 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SHEPHARD II 10 | 15-045-20984 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SHEPHERD II, H SWD-1 | 15-045-21001-0001 | Active | Disposal | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SHIRAR 1 | 15-045-20319 | Permitted | Oil & gas | — |
| SMITH 1 | 15-045-20992 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SMITH FARM 7 | 15-045-20091 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| SOUTH FINNERTY 17-H | 15-045-20383 | Permitted | Oil | — |
| SPARKS 1 | 15-045-20465 | Permitted | Oil | — |
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Douglas County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Douglas County, KS?
3,123 wells are on record: 732 active, 145 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,165 plugged, with 25 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Douglas County, KS?
Altavista Energy, Inc., with 167 active wells and 283 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Douglas County, KS?
Yes. 44 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 74 more are permitted or being drilled.