Union County, KY oil and gas wells
4,218 wells: 1,659 plugged, run by 734 operators.
Union County, KY ranks #17 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; 1,659 of the 4,218 are recorded as plugged. Of the 3,099 wells here with a type on record, 48% are oil wells, 42% dry holes and 9% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1912. Of the 2,877 wells with a drilling date, 31 (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2023. 1 well is listed as permitted or being drilled. 120 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 2,127 ft. 734 operators have wells here. The largest is SUN OIL CO, with 458 wells.
Figures from the Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky (used under CC BY 4.0, reformatted, presented as is), updated 2026-10-28.
Top operators in Union
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BINFORD PROPERTIES LLC #3 | 16-225-03419 | Permitted | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
Union County, KY well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Union County, KY?
4,218 wells are on record, 1,659 of them plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Union County, KY?
SUN OIL CO, with 458 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Union County, KY?
Yes. 31 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2023, and 1 more are permitted or being drilled.