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SUN OIL CO: wells in Kentucky

SUN OIL CO has 800 wells on record with the Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, ranking #18 among Kentucky operators by wells on record. Its wells are spread across 23 counties, led by Union County with 458 (57%). Kentucky's records don't say which wells are producing; 359 of these are recorded as plugged. Of the 670 wells for this operator with a type on record, 47% are oil wells, 39% dry holes and 11% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records for this operator run from 1918 to 1987; none of the dated wells was drilled in 2016 or later. 33 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,964 ft.

Also operates in OK (1), AR (58), TX (69), NM (6), PA (2), GOM (2), WV (4), ND (1), CO (59), WY (60), AK (3), CA (51), UT (18), MT (2), AL (3), MS (349), MI (41), IL (11), IN (128), FL (42), SD (3).

Where they operate

CountyActiveWells
Union0458
Henderson0106
Webster058
McLean041
Powell038
Daviess026
Wolfe018
Caldwell015
Hopkins07
Muhlenberg06
Lee05
Estill05
Crittenden03
Butler03
Grayson02
Breathitt02
Rowan01
Nelson01
Morgan01
Marion01
Leslie01
Hancock01
Christian01

Wells

Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection

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SUN OIL CO in Kentucky: questions

How many wells does SUN OIL CO operate in Kentucky?

800 wells are on record; 359 are plugged.

Where does SUN OIL CO operate in Kentucky?

In 23 counties. The most wells are in Union County (458), then Henderson (106).

Is SUN OIL CO still drilling in Kentucky?

No well drilled in 2016 or later is on record; its most recent dated well is from 1987.

Operator names are shown as each state records them. Data as of 2026-11-04.