Russell County, KS oil and gas wells
14,213 wells: 3,313 active, 9,765 plugged, 14 orphaned, run by 459 operators.
Russell County, KS ranks #12 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 3% of the state's 519,691 wells. 3,313 of its wells (23%) are active, close to the statewide share of 21%. Another 219 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 14 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 13,664 wells here with a type on record, 58% are oil wells, 26% dry holes and 15% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1894. Of the 12,550 wells with a drilling date, 172 (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 147 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 490 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 3,130 ft. 459 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Mai Oil Operations, Inc., with 221 active (7% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Russell
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hines 'B' 6 | 15-167-21631 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hines Unit 1-X | 15-167-01713-0001 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hines Unit 6-X | 15-167-01714-0001 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hines Unit 11-X | 15-167-01721-0001 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hines Unit 25-X | 15-167-01729-0001 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hines Unit 13-X | 15-167-01735-0001 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hines Unit 12-X | 15-167-01738-0001 | Active | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hines Unit 19-X | 15-167-23739 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hines Unit 18-X | 15-167-23740 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hlad 'B' 1 | 15-167-23520 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Russell County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Russell County, KS?
14,213 wells are on record: 3,313 active, 219 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 9,765 plugged, with 14 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Russell County, KS?
Mai Oil Operations, Inc., with 221 active wells and 395 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Russell County, KS?
Yes. 172 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 147 more are permitted or being drilled.