Labette County, KS oil and gas wells
7,718 wells: 897 active, 2,771 plugged, 424 orphaned, run by 209 operators.
Labette County, KS ranks #23 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 519,691 wells. 897 of its wells (12%) are active, below the statewide share of 21%. Another 391 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 424 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 6,458 wells here with a type on record, 33% are oil wells, 33% gas wells and 16% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1900. Of the 3,221 wells with a drilling date, 24 (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 375 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 326 wells have been plugged since 2016 (counting wells with a plug date on record). Wells with a recorded depth average 705 ft. 209 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is River Rock Operating, LLC, with 390 active (43% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Labette
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENNETT 8-26 | 15-099-23856-0001 | Shut in | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BENNETT 2-26 | 15-099-23869 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BENNETT 2-26 | 15-099-23869-0001 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BENNING 1 | 15-099-20544 | Shut in | Oil | — |
| BENNING 2 | 15-099-20545 | Shut in | Oil | — |
| BENNING 12 | 15-099-20756 | Shut in | Gas | — |
| BIG CHIEF 1-2 | 15-099-22418 | Orphaned | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BIG CHIEF 1-3 | 15-099-22419 | Orphaned | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BIG CHIEF 1-4 | 15-099-22420 | Orphaned | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| BIG HILL FARMS 3-1 | 15-099-23609 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Labette County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Labette County, KS?
7,718 wells are on record: 897 active, 391 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 2,771 plugged, with 424 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Labette County, KS?
River Rock Operating, LLC, with 390 active wells and 462 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Labette County, KS?
Yes. 24 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 375 more are permitted or being drilled.