Acadia Parish, LA oil and gas wells
5,578 wells: 183 active, 4,504 plugged, 212 orphaned, run by 785 operators.
Acadia Parish, LA ranks #15 among Louisiana parishes by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 247,329 wells. 183 of its wells (3%) are active, below the statewide share of 12%. Another 341 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 212 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 4,572 wells here with a type on record, 44% are dry holes, 34% oil wells and 20% gas wells. Drilling records here go back to 1911. 34 wells (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 3 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. Wells with a recorded depth average 8,679 ft. 785 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is MCGOWAN WORKING PARTNERS, with 41 active (22% of the parish's active wells).
Figures from the Louisiana Office of Conservation (SONRIS), updated 2026-10-17.
Top operators in Acadia
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10000 RA SUA;J DAIGLE 001 | 17-001-22131 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 10000 RB SUA;M J MILNER 001 | 17-001-00919 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 10000 SUA;C DAIGLE EST 004-D | 17-001-01001 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 10100 RA SUA;C S MOUTON 001 | 17-001-20223 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 10250 RA SUA;CHAS G BLANCHARD 001 | 17-001-22002 | Plugged | Unknown | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 10300 RA SUA;BABINEAUX 001 | 17-001-01932 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 10430 RA SUA;T M LAURENTS 001 ALT | 17-001-20761 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 10600 RA SUA;A S ALSTON 001 | 17-001-20572 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 10700 RA SUA;SOILEAU 001 | 17-001-22174 | Plugged | Dry hole | 🔒 Sign in free |
| 10800 RA SUA;FLOYD HRS 001 | 17-001-20942 | Plugged | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Acadia Parish, LA well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Acadia Parish, LA?
5,578 wells are on record: 183 active, 341 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 4,504 plugged, with 212 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Acadia Parish, LA?
MCGOWAN WORKING PARTNERS, with 41 active wells and 119 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Acadia Parish, LA?
Yes. 34 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 3 more are permitted or being drilled.