Meade County, KS oil and gas wells
2,655 wells: 581 active, 1,664 plugged, 7 orphaned, run by 259 operators.
Meade County, KS ranks #53 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 519,691 wells. 581 of its wells (22%) are active, close to the statewide share of 21%. Another 196 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 7 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 2,455 wells here with a type on record, 38% are dry holes, 29% gas wells and 17% oil wells. Drilling records here go back to 1911. 104 wells (4%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 24 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 125 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 5,569 ft. 259 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is O'Brien Energy Resources Corp., with 84 active (14% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Meade
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd Fox 'A' 1 | 15-119-20867 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Boyd-Bridges Unit 'C' 1 | 15-119-20320 | Cancelled / expired | Unknown | — |
| Bridges 1 | 15-119-20273 | Plugged | Gas | — |
| Brinkman 1-23 | 15-119-20847 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bromwell 1 | 15-119-20335 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
| Bromwell 18-1 | 15-119-20335-0001 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bromwell 1-13 | 15-119-21266 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bromwell 'A' 1-13 | 15-119-20961 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brown 1-8 | 15-119-21336 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bruno Meyer 'A' 1 | 15-119-10168 | Plugged | Dry hole | — |
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Meade County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Meade County, KS?
2,655 wells are on record: 581 active, 196 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,664 plugged, with 7 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Meade County, KS?
O'Brien Energy Resources Corp., with 84 active wells and 161 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Meade County, KS?
Yes. 104 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 24 more are permitted or being drilled.