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193,938 wells on record: 67,534 plugged. Figures from the Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky (used under CC BY 4.0, reformatted, presented as is), updated 2026-10-28.
Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky: Oil and Gas Well Location data, used with permission under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) and reformatted for this site. Data are presented as is, with no warranty of completeness or accuracy of any location or well status. KGS records how each well was completed, not current production, so wells without a plugging record are shown as status not reported. The operator shown is the most recent operator KGS has on file, or the original operator if no change is recorded.
Top 50 operators by wells on record
| Operator | Active | All wells |
|---|---|---|
| KENTUCKY WEST VIRGINIA GAS CO | 0 | 4,664 |
| EQT PRODUCTION COMPANY | 0 | 2,440 |
| ASHLAND OIL & REFINING CO, INC | 0 | 2,179 |
| PETROLEUM EXPLORATION CO | 0 | 1,808 |
| THE WISER OIL CO | 0 | 1,249 |
| KINZER, J W | 0 | 1,241 |
| OHIO KENTUCKY OIL CORPORATION | 0 | 1,229 |
| RAVENNA OIL CO, INC | 0 | 1,212 |
| DAUGHERTY PETROLEUM, INC | 0 | 1,151 |
| ASHLAND EXPLORATION, INC | 0 | 1,070 |
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Wells by county
- Adair 4,794
- Allen 2,740
- Anderson 4
- Ballard 11
- Barren 4,307
- Bath 262
- Bell 850
- Boone 7
- Bourbon 15
- Boyd 426
- Boyle 11
- Bracken 6
- Breathitt 1,507
- Breckinridge 1,566
- Bullitt 75
- Butler 2,852
- Caldwell 290
- Calloway 24
- Campbell 6
- Carlisle 10
- Carroll 24
- Carter 267
- Casey 523
- Christian 3,479
- Clark 61
- Clay 2,162
- Clinton 8,258
- Crittenden 122
- Cumberland 8,696
- Daviess 10,314
- Edmonson 1,042
- Elliott 1,243
- Estill 2,699
- Fayette 34
- Fleming 30
- Floyd 4,172
- Franklin 12
- Fulton 13
- Gallatin 55
- Garrard 73
- Grant 136
- Graves 30
- Grayson 740
- Green 4,290
- Greenup 330
- Hancock 3,319
- Hardin 466
- Harlan 597
- Harrison 8
- Hart 2,051
- Henderson 8,989
- Henry 36
- Hickman 6
- Hopkins 3,291
- Jackson 386
- Jefferson 68
- Jessamine 8
- Johnson 3,893
- Kenton 11
- Knott 2,857
- Knox 2,041
- LaRue 206
- Laurel 301
- Lawrence 4,355
- Lee 8,676
- Leslie 1,352
- Letcher 1,995
- Lewis 79
- Lincoln 857
- Livingston 12
- Logan 759
- Lyon 5
- Madison 97
- Magoffin 6,281
- Marion 180
- Marshall 10
- Martin 2,256
- Mason 13
- McCracken 33
- McCreary 479
- McLean 5,246
- Meade 654
- Menifee 504
- Mercer 15
- Metcalfe 4,728
- Monroe 2,701
- Montgomery 71
- Morgan 653
- Muhlenberg 6,602
- Nelson 66
- Nicholas 10
- Ohio 11,059
- Oldham 69
- Owen 47
- Owsley 460
- Pendleton 14
- Perry 1,775
- Pike 7,042
- Powell 1,822
- Pulaski 775
- Robertson 9
- Rockcastle 128
- Rowan 314
- Russell 1,734
- Scott 20
- Shelby 20
- Simpson 518
- Spencer 19
- Taylor 1,365
- Todd 823
- Trigg 41
- Trimble 3
- Union 4,218
- Warren 6,422
- Washington 20
- Wayne 1,875
- Webster 3,533
- Whitley 2,148
- Wolfe 1,847
- Woodford 12
Kentucky well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Kentucky?
193,938 wells are on record from the Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, as of 2026-10-28: 67,534 plugged. This state's records don't report which wells are active.
How do I find API numbers for Kentucky wells?
Search the well or lease name, the operator or the county in the search box, or click the well on the map. Every well page shows its API number when the state records one. How API numbers work.
How do I find oil and gas wells near my property?
Open the well map, then click your property or use your location, and pick a distance from half a mile to 10 miles. It lists every well in that circle with its status. Step-by-step guide.
Is there a free Kentucky oil and gas well map?
Yes. The WellheadMap well map is free and needs no account: zoom in to see every Kentucky well colored by status and click one for its record. The Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky also publishes its own records.
Who operates the most wells in Kentucky?
KENTUCKY WEST VIRGINIA GAS CO has the most wells on record, 4,664. The table below lists the top operators.
Which Kentucky county has the most wells?
Ohio County, with 11,059 wells on record.