Finney County, KS oil and gas wells
4,850 wells: 2,288 active, 1,540 plugged, 22 orphaned, run by 221 operators.
Finney County, KS ranks #38 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 519,691 wells. 2,288 of its wells (47%) are active, above the statewide share of 21%. Another 439 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 22 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 4,597 wells here with a type on record, 39% are gas wells, 30% oil wells and 16% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1924. Of the 4,227 wells with a drilling date, 363 (9%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 37 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 284 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 4,037 ft. 221 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Eiger Operating Company, LLC, with 719 active (31% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Finney
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN Q. ADAMS 1 | 15-055-00709 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHN Q. ADAMS Gas Unit 2 | 15-055-21523 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHN VEN Gas Unit 1 | 15-055-00867 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHN VEN Gas Unit 2HI | 15-055-21287 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHN W. NOLAN Gas Unit 2 | 15-055-20616 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHN W. NOLAN Gas Unit 3 | 15-055-21556 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHNSON 2-16 | 15-055-20825 | Active | Disposal | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHNSON 2-16 | 15-055-20825-0001 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHNSON 2-16 | 15-055-20825-0002 | Shut in | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHNSON 1-28 | 15-055-21262 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Finney County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Finney County, KS?
4,850 wells are on record: 2,288 active, 439 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,540 plugged, with 22 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Finney County, KS?
Eiger Operating Company, LLC, with 719 active wells and 890 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Finney County, KS?
Yes. 363 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 37 more are permitted or being drilled.