Warren County, KY oil and gas wells
6,422 wells: 2,060 plugged, run by 1,136 operators.
Warren County, KY ranks #9 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; 2,060 of the 6,422 are recorded as plugged. Of the 3,812 wells here with a type on record, 63% are oil wells, 29% dry holes and 6% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1890. Of the 3,514 wells with a drilling date, 57 (2%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 4 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 296 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 943 ft. 1,136 operators have wells here. The largest is LEECO DRILLING CO, INC, with 276 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 Warren
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEARMAN FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 8A | 166335 | Permitted | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DEARMAN FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 7A | 166336 | Permitted | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| DEARMAN FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 9A | 166337 | Permitted | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| LOAFMAN, MATT 1 | 166353 | Permitted | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
Warren County, KY well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Warren County, KY?
6,422 wells are on record, 2,060 of them plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Warren County, KY?
LEECO DRILLING CO, INC, with 276 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Warren County, KY?
Yes. 57 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 4 more are permitted or being drilled.