Edwards County, KS oil and gas wells
2,556 wells: 371 active, 1,948 plugged, 3 orphaned, run by 229 operators.
Edwards County, KS ranks #54 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 519,691 wells. 371 of its wells (15%) are active, below the statewide share of 21%. Another 104 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 3 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 2,423 wells here with a type on record, 35% are dry holes, 34% oil wells and 19% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1909. 27 wells (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 7 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 141 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 4,451 ft. 229 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is F. G. Holl Company L.L.C., with 88 active (24% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Edwards
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King 1 | 15-047-20622-0001 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| King Unit 1 | 15-047-30093 | Plugged | Gas | — |
| Kinsley Unit 1 | 15-047-21621 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Klein 2 | 15-047-20133 | Plugged | Gas | — |
| Klein 'A' 1 | 15-047-00017-0003 | Plugged | Disposal | — |
| Klein 'C' 1 | 15-047-20116 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| L. Arensman 'A' 1 | 15-047-00226 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| L. M. NORRIS 3 | 15-047-10143 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| L. R. CRAFT 1 | 15-047-00056 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| LAIRD 1 | 15-047-21071 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
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Edwards County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Edwards County, KS?
2,556 wells are on record: 371 active, 104 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,948 plugged, with 3 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Edwards County, KS?
F. G. Holl Company L.L.C., with 88 active wells and 393 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Edwards County, KS?
Yes. 27 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 7 more are permitted or being drilled.