Saline County, KS oil and gas wells
1,678 wells: 186 active, 1,326 plugged, 4 orphaned, run by 115 operators.
Saline County, KS ranks #67 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with under 1% of the state's 519,691 wells. 186 of its wells (11%) are active, below the statewide share of 21%. Another 34 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 4 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 1,560 wells here with a type on record, 51% are oil wells, 36% dry holes and 13% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1919. Of the 1,507 wells with a drilling date, 7 (0%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025. 19 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 23 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 3,034 ft. 115 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Scott's Production, LLC, with 34 active (18% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Saline
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLSON B 3 | 15-169-00872 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| CARRIE SWISHER 1 | 15-169-20078 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CAYWOOD 1 | 15-169-19025 | Plugged | Oil | — |
| CAYWOOD 1 | 15-169-20121 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CAYWOOD 2 | 15-169-20158 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CAYWOOD 3 | 15-169-20182 | Plugged | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CAYWOOD 4 | 15-169-20195 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CAYWOOD 4 | 15-169-20195-0001 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CAYWOOD 5 | 15-169-20217 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| CAYWOOD 'A' 1 | 15-169-20194 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Saline County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Saline County, KS?
1,678 wells are on record: 186 active, 34 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 1,326 plugged, with 4 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Saline County, KS?
Scott's Production, LLC, with 34 active wells and 40 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Saline County, KS?
Yes. 7 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025, and 19 more are permitted or being drilled.