McLean County, KY oil and gas wells
5,246 wells: 2,031 plugged, run by 1,215 operators.
McLean County, KY ranks #11 among Kentucky counties by wells on record, with 3% of the state's 193,938 wells. Kentucky's records don't say which wells are producing; 2,031 of the 5,246 are recorded as plugged. Of the 3,901 wells here with a type on record, 49% are dry holes, 42% oil wells and 6% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1908. Of the 3,854 wells with a drilling date, 51 (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025. 1 well is listed as permitted or being drilled. 51 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,740 ft. 1,215 operators have wells here. The largest is MILLER & SHIARELLA, with 154 wells.
Figures from the Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky (used under CC BY 4.0, reformatted, presented as is), updated 2026-11-04.
Top operators in McLean
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILES BROTHERS ET AL POND RIVER 2 | 16-149-03921 | Permitted | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
McLean County, KY well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in McLean County, KY?
5,246 wells are on record, 2,031 of them plugged.
Who operates the most wells in McLean County, KY?
MILLER & SHIARELLA, with 154 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in McLean County, KY?
Yes. 51 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2025, and 1 more are permitted or being drilled.