Rush County, KS oil and gas wells
3,603 wells: 392 active, 2,928 plugged, 1 orphaned, run by 322 operators.
Rush County, KS ranks #44 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 1% of the state's 519,691 wells. 392 of its wells (11%) are active, below the statewide share of 21%. Another 73 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 1 well is flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 3,412 wells here with a type on record, 54% are dry holes, 29% oil wells and 9% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1920. 90 wells (3%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 26 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 131 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 3,762 ft. 322 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Elendil Resources LLC, with 79 active (20% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Rush
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no name) | 15-165-90000 | Status not reported | Injection | — |
| (no name) | 15-165-90050 | Plugged | Injection | — |
| (no name) | 15-165-90053 | Plugged | Injection | — |
| (no name) | 15-165-90055 | Plugged | Injection | — |
| (no name) | 15-165-90067 | Plugged | Injection | — |
| (no name) | 15-165-90097 | Plugged | Injection | — |
| (no name) | 15-165-90099 | Plugged | Injection | — |
| (no name) | 1051651267 | Status not reported | Unknown | — |
| 183-038 K-4332-01 US-183 over Big Timber Creek CD 1 | 1037026518 | Status not reported | Service | — |
| 4-E'S FARMS 1 | 15-165-21330 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Rush County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Rush County, KS?
3,603 wells are on record: 392 active, 73 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 2,928 plugged, with 1 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Rush County, KS?
Elendil Resources LLC, with 79 active wells and 85 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Rush County, KS?
Yes. 90 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 26 more are permitted or being drilled.