Holmes County, OH oil and gas wells
7,076 wells: 2,506 active, 3,109 plugged, 45 orphaned, run by 731 operators.
Holmes County, OH ranks #10 among Ohio counties by wells on record, with 3% of the state's 238,601 wells. 2,506 of its wells (35%) are active, above the statewide share of 27%. Another 1 is shut in or temporarily abandoned. 45 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 6,009 wells here with a type on record, 42% are combined oil and gas wells, 28% gas wells and 15% dry holes. 6 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 731 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTION LLC, with 371 active (15% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, updated 2026-11-02.
Top operators in Holmes
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTION LLC | 371 | 374 |
| COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION LLC | 153 | 178 |
| LAKE REGION OIL INC | 126 | 172 |
| BAKERWELL INC | 109 | 224 |
| W H PATTEN DRILLING CO | 104 | 142 |
| CAPSTONE OIL PRODUCING LLC | 85 | 85 |
| BELDEN BRICK CO LLC, THE | 82 | 89 |
| A MILLER OIL COMPANY | 69 | 70 |
| BUCKEYE OIL PRODUCING CO | 68 | 117 |
| BANDS GROUP LLC | 68 | 74 |
| MASON PRODUCING INC | 63 | 83 |
| H I SMITH OIL & GAS INC | 36 | 53 |
| DELTA PETROLEUM CORP | 34 | 39 |
| KENOIL LLC | 33 | 179 |
| MASON DRILLING INC | 31 | 122 |
| MILLER ROY/R A MILLER ENERGY LLC | 29 | 72 |
| GREEN ENERGY INC | 29 | 38 |
| MFC DRILLING INC | 25 | 33 |
| MARAM ENERGY INC | 25 | 27 |
| NETHERS BROTHERS LLC | 24 | 26 |
| NORTHWOOD ENERGY CORP | 24 | 26 |
| AM-TEK OIL INC | 22 | 22 |
| B & J DRILLING CO | 19 | 21 |
| ENERVEST OPERATING LLC | 18 | 32 |
| EQUITY OIL & GAS FUNDS INC | 17 | 32 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POULTRY M M 1 | 34-075-22492 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POULTRY MM 2 | 34-075-22493 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PRESHIE ADAMS 1 | 34-075-20116 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PURDY 1 | 34-075-60902 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PURDY WHIPKEY # 1 | 34-075-24397 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PYERS # 2 | 34-075-25213 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PYERS 1 | 34-075-22549 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PYERS ALICE 1-B | 34-075-21679 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PYERS BENSON 1 | 34-075-25303 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| PYERS BENSON 1-HIPP | 34-075-25304 | Active | Oil & gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Holmes County, OH well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Holmes County, OH?
7,076 wells are on record: 2,506 active, 1 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 3,109 plugged, with 45 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Holmes County, OH?
DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTION LLC, with 371 active wells and 374 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.