Monroe County, OH oil and gas wells
10,684 wells: 2,826 active, 4,147 plugged, 35 orphaned, run by 340 operators.
Monroe County, OH ranks #3 among Ohio counties by wells on record, with 4% of the state's 238,601 wells. 2,826 of its wells (26%) are active, close to the statewide share of 27%. Another 6 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 35 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 8,391 wells here with a type on record, 39% are oil wells, 23% combined oil and gas wells and 22% gas wells. 103 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 340 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is WHITACRE ENTERPRISES, with 386 active (14% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, updated 2026-11-10.
Top operators in Monroe
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG ENERGY LLC (SWIW # 3) 1 | 34-111-24433 | Plugged | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
| MOFFETT NATHANIEL 27 | 34-111-21406 | Plugged | Injection | — |
| WEBB ENTERPRISES(SWIW #1) 2A | 34-111-21559 | Plugged | Injection | 🔒 Sign in free |
Monroe County, OH well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Monroe County, OH?
10,684 wells are on record: 2,826 active, 6 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 4,147 plugged, with 35 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Monroe County, OH?
WHITACRE ENTERPRISES, with 386 active wells and 407 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.