Metcalfe County, KY oil and gas wells
4,728 wells: 2,974 plugged, run by 859 operators.
Metcalfe County, KY ranks #13 among Kentucky counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 193,938 wells. Kentucky's records don't say which wells are producing; 2,974 of the 4,728 are recorded as plugged. Of the 3,778 wells here with a type on record, 60% are dry holes, 24% oil wells and 7% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1918. Of the 3,593 wells with a drilling date, 44 (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2023. 2 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 229 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 665 ft. 859 operators have wells here. The largest is LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO, with 197 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 Metcalfe
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORELL, CAROLYN 1 | 16-169-04456 | Permitted | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| TUNKS, RUSSELL 1 | 16-169-04457 | Permitted | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
Metcalfe County, KY well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Metcalfe County, KY?
4,728 wells are on record, 2,974 of them plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Metcalfe County, KY?
LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO, with 197 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Metcalfe County, KY?
Yes. 44 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2023, and 2 more are permitted or being drilled.