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CARTER OIL CO: wells in Kentucky

CARTER OIL CO has 601 wells on record with the Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, ranking #26 among Kentucky operators by wells on record. Its wells are spread across 23 counties, led by Henderson County with 294 (49%). Kentucky's records don't say which wells are producing; 209 of these are recorded as plugged. Of the 530 wells for this operator with a type on record, 51% are oil wells, 34% dry holes and 13% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records for this operator run from 1905 to 1984; none of the dated wells was drilled in 2016 or later. 6 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 2,165 ft.

Also operates in IL (9).

Where they operate

CountyActiveWells
Henderson0294
Union0193
Webster032
Lee011
Todd010
Magoffin08
Daviess07
Floyd06
Warren05
Martin05
Ohio04
Logan04
Knott04
Barren04
Allen04
Lawrence02
Jackson02
Owsley01
Muhlenberg01
Morgan01
Hopkins01
Clinton01
Butler01

Wells

Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned

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CARTER OIL CO in Kentucky: questions

How many wells does CARTER OIL CO operate in Kentucky?

601 wells are on record; 209 are plugged.

Where does CARTER OIL CO operate in Kentucky?

In 23 counties. The most wells are in Henderson County (294), then Union (193).

Is CARTER OIL CO still drilling in Kentucky?

No well drilled in 2016 or later is on record; its most recent dated well is from 1984.

Operator names are shown as each state records them. Data as of 2026-10-28.