Kansas Oil & Gas Activity
Kansas statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1980 and contains information on the 429,729 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. Kansas is ranked #15 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Apr 2023. You will also find information on the producers of wells as well as recent drilling permits, rigs and production data for producing wells which start in Jan 1980 and go through May 2023.
Kansas State Summary Stats
| Kansas Oil & Gas State Income: | $153,978,220,342 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #15 |
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Kansas Frequently Asked Questions
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does Kansas rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | Kansas currently ranks #15 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in Kansas so far this year? | Kansas has had 429,729 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Kansas? | There have been 4,195 permits approved in Kansas. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Kansas? | 104 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in Kansas |
| How many active producers are there in Kansas? | There are currently 403 active producers in the state of Kansas. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in Kansas? | 2,634 feet is the average depth of a well in Kansas. |
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Kansas Oil & Gas Activity Stats
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 428,228 | 429,729 | Up | 0.35% |
| Total Producing Wells | 14,131 | 13,882 | Down | -1.76% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 3% | 3% | Down | -2% |
| Active Producers | 422 | 403 | Down | -5% |
| Total Permits | 1,655 | 4,195 | Up | 153% |
| Average Well Depth | 2,634 | 2,634 | Flat | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 108 | 104 | Down | -4% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | May 2023 | 130.5M BBL | 582.3M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2022 | 88.3K BBL | 625.6M MCF |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Jun 2023 | 50.9M BBL | 239.1M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Jun 2023 | 32.4M BBL | 94.6M MCF |
| # 5 | Louisiana | May 2023 | 1.4M BBL | 160.1M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | May 2023 | 13.9M BBL | 180.1M MCF |
| # 7 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 2.1M BBL | 224.6M MCF |
| # 8 | Oklahoma | Feb 2023 | 15.7M BBL | 138.8M MCF |
| # 9 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 10 | Wyoming | May 2023 | 8.9M BBL | 119.9M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Nov 2022 | BBL | MCF |
| # 11 | Utah | Mar 2023 | 4.1M BBL | 21.7M MCF |
| # 12 | Arkansas | Sep 2022 | 412.3K BBL | 37.7M MCF |
| # 13 | Mississippi | May 2023 | 1.2M BBL | 16.1M MCF |
| # 14 | Montana | May 2023 | 1.8M BBL | 9.7M MCF |
| # 15 | Kansas | Apr 2023 | BBL | 8.6M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Apr 2023 | BBL | MCF |
| # 16 | Michigan | Jan 2023 | BBL | MCF |
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Annual Kansas Oil & Gas Production
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Browse All Producing Kansas Companies
Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in Kansas
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scout Energy Management LLC | Dallas, TX | Apr 2023 | 767.8K BBL | 5,570 | N/A |
| Merit Energy Company, LLC | Dallas, TX | Apr 2023 | 295.7K BBL | 2,296 | N/A |
| River Rock Operating, LLC | Oklahoma City, OK | Apr 2023 | 84.7K BBL | 1,593 | N/A |
| RedBud Oil & Gas Operating, LLC | Spring, TX | Apr 2023 | 48.2K BBL | 1,076 | N/A |
| Casillas Petroleum Corp | Satanta, KS | Apr 2023 | 41.5K BBL | 345 | N/A |
| Kansas Natural Gas Operating, LC | Hays, KS | Apr 2023 | 19.1K BBL | 186 | N/A |
| Edison Operating Company LLC | Wichita, KS | Apr 2023 | 18.8K BBL | 173 | N/A |
| Own Resources Operating LLC | Breckenridge, CO | Apr 2023 | 12.5K BBL | 470 | N/A |
| Pantera Energy Company | Amarillo, TX | Apr 2023 | 11.5K BBL | 87 | N/A |
| XTO Energy Inc. | Oklahoma City, OK | Apr 2023 | 10.2K BBL | 105 | N/A |
| Colt Energy Inc | Iola, KS | Apr 2023 | 8.9K BBL | 103 | N/A |
| Becker Oil Corporation | Ponca City, OK | Apr 2023 | 8.7K BBL | 25 | N/A |
| Cherokee Wells LLC | Fredonia, KS | Apr 2023 | 7.3K BBL | 83 | N/A |
| Bear Petroleum, LLC | Haysville, KS | Apr 2023 | 5.1K BBL | 71 | N/A |
| Lobo Production, Inc | Goodland, KS | Apr 2023 | 5.1K BBL | 123 | N/A |
| Oil Producers, Inc. of Kansas | Wichita, KS | Apr 2023 | 3.9K BBL | 43 | N/A |
| Smith Oil & Gas LLC | N/A | Apr 2023 | 3.6K BBL | 131 | N/A |
| American Warrior, Inc. | Garden City, KS | Apr 2023 | 3.5K BBL | 31 | N/A |
| Ritchie Exploration, Inc. | Wichita, KS | Apr 2023 | 3.4K BBL | 7 | N/A |
| Messenger Petroleum, Inc. | Kingman, KS | Apr 2023 | 3.3K BBL | 31 | N/A |
| Falcon Exploration, Inc. | Wichita, KS | Apr 2023 | 3.2K BBL | 15 | N/A |
| Lowry Exploration, Inc. | Tulsa, OK | Apr 2023 | 2.8K BBL | 10 | N/A |
| BEREXCO LLC | Wichita, KS | Apr 2023 | 2.6K BBL | 26 | N/A |
| Endeavor Energy Resources, LP | Midland, TX | Apr 2023 | 2.6K BBL | 39 | N/A |
| LB Exploration, Inc. | Holyrood, KS | Apr 2023 | 2.2K BBL | 18 | N/A |
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Kansas Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson College | Kansas | Stanton County | 3.3M BBL | DNR Oil and Gas, Inc. |
| WILBURTON MORROW SAND UNIT | Kansas | Morton County | 3.2M BBL | Merit Energy Company, LLC |
| Hughes 3408 | Kansas | Harper County | 2.9M BBL | SandRidge Exploration and Production LLC |
| INTERSTATE UNIT | Kansas | Morton County | 2.7M BBL | Anadarko Petroleum Corporation |
| SHERMAN | Kansas | Finney County | 2.3M BBL | PetroSantander (USA) Inc. |
| Johnson Heirs | Kansas | Grant County | 2.2M BBL | Merit Energy Company, LLC,OXY USA Inc. |
| W. B. Scherling | Kansas | Grant County | 2.1M BBL | Merit Energy Company, LLC |
| Cox | Kansas | Haskell County | 2M BBL | Merit Energy Company, LLC |
| BERRYMAN RICHFIELD UNIT | Kansas | Morton County | 2M BBL | Scout Energy Management LLC |
| E. L. Johnson | Kansas | Grant County | 1.8M BBL | OXY USA Inc. |
| PAUL MEYER | Kansas | Edwards County | 1.7M BBL | 3G Production, LLC |
| Bennett | Kansas | Gove County | 1.6M BBL | Norstar Petroleum, Inc. |
| Shonn Gregory | Kansas | Stanton County | 1.6M BBL | Merit Energy Company, LLC |
| PATTON 'B' | Kansas | Scott County | 1.5M BBL | Novy Oil & Gas, Inc. |
| Helen Krey | Kansas | Morton County | 1.5M BBL | Scout Energy Management LLC |
| NORTHWEST FLATS UNIT 'B' | Kansas | Morton County | 1.5M BBL | Scout Energy Management LLC |
| WIESNER | Kansas | Ellis County | 1.5M BBL | Grady Bolding Corporation |
| SCHROEDER, JOHN | Kansas | Ellsworth County | 1.5M BBL | DaMar Resources, Inc. |
| ENYART | Kansas | Butler County | 1.4M BBL | Vess Oil Corporation |
| HITCH UNIT was B&B ROYALTY 'A' 1 | Kansas | Seward County | 1.4M BBL | ELM III Operating Company LLC |
| Dumler 'C' | Kansas | Russell County | 1.3M BBL | Murfin Drilling Co., Inc. |
| FLOYD 'B' | Kansas | Chautauqua County | 1.3M BBL | Cunningham Crude, a General Partnership |
| MCFERREN | Kansas | Finney County | 1.3M BBL | North American Resources Company |
| HITCH UNIT was UNREIN 'A' 1 | Kansas | Seward County | 1.3M BBL | ELM III Operating Company LLC |
| Shinogle | Kansas | Meade County | 1.2M BBL | Oolite Energy Corp |
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Kansas Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | Production Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County, KS | #660 | #30 | $852,997,157 | 2 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 11.5K MCF | 64 BOE |
| Barber County, KS | #528 | #14 | $2,926,985,252 | 91 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 104.6K MCF | 581.5 BOE |
| Barton County, KS | #647 | #27 | $4,408,649,951 | 9 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 14.3K MCF | 79.8 BOE |
| Chautauqua County, KS | #693 | #41 | $865,796,865 | 1 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 3.5K MCF | 19.83 BOE |
| Cheyenne County, KS | #540 | #15 | $532,991,484 | 9 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 83.2K MCF | 462.93 BOE |
| Clark County, KS | #664 | #32 | $968,890,904 | 28 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 10.2K MCF | 57.17 BOE |
| Comanche County, KS | #600 | #19 | $1,204,830,630 | 38 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 35.7K MCF | 198.8 BOE |
| Cowley County, KS | #723 | #45 | $1,450,930,252 | 1 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 199 MCF | 1.1 BOE |
| Edwards County, KS | #643 | #25 | $919,169,333 | 28 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 14.6K MCF | 81.37 BOE |
| Ellsworth County, KS | #668 | #33 | $898,800,909 | 1 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 9K MCF | 50.13 BOE |
| Finney County, KS | #328 | #4 | $8,424,213,497 | 37 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 626.3K MCF | 3.4K BOE |
| Ford County, KS | #605 | #20 | $646,205,007 | 6 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 32.1K MCF | 178.87 BOE |
| Grant County, KS | #241 | #2 | $11,457,468,939 | 11 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 1.4M MCF | 8.1K BOE |
| Gray County, KS | #630 | #24 | $281,043,250 | 3 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 18.8K MCF | 104.6 BOE |
| Greeley County, KS | #649 | #28 | $1,050,210,165 | 5 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 13.8K MCF | 77.13 BOE |
| Hamilton County, KS | #488 | #12 | $1,668,586,274 | 20 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 170.6K MCF | 948.07 BOE |
| Harper County, KS | #669 | #34 | $1,723,737,887 | 27 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 8.2K MCF | 45.9 BOE |
| Harvey County, KS | #679 | #36 | $365,371,600 | 10 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 5.6K MCF | 31.3 BOE |
| Haskell County, KS | #345 | #6 | $7,396,600,796 | 39 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 574.9K MCF | 3.1K BOE |
| Hodgeman County, KS | #592 | #18 | $1,068,733,607 | 1 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 41.8K MCF | 232.43 BOE |
| Johnson County, KS | #689 | #40 | $435,597,812 | 1 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 3.7K MCF | 20.97 BOE |
| Kearny County, KS | #258 | #3 | $9,263,994,013 | 28 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 1.2M MCF | 6.7K BOE |
| Kingman County, KS | #582 | #17 | $1,752,651,406 | 48 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 49K MCF | 272.47 BOE |
| Kiowa County, KS | #658 | #29 | $1,098,843,523 | 36 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 12.1K MCF | 67.57 BOE |
| Labette County, KS | #507 | #13 | $255,567,364 | 9 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 141K MCF | 783.83 BOE |
| McPherson County, KS | #710 | #44 | $1,226,160,256 | 3 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 778 MCF | 4.3 BOE |
| Meade County, KS | #620 | #21 | $991,330,317 | 53 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 24.4K MCF | 135.9 BOE |
| Montgomery County, KS | #450 | #11 | $1,198,625,233 | 14 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 241K MCF | 1.3K BOE |
| Morton County, KS | #337 | #5 | $6,237,199,671 | 33 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 593.4K MCF | 3.2K BOE |
| Neosho County, KS | #429 | #9 | $933,606,461 | 5 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 296.5K MCF | 1.6K BOE |
| Ness County, KS | #698 | #42 | $3,891,151,515 | 1 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 2.8K MCF | 15.83 BOE |
| Pawnee County, KS | #644 | #26 | $643,387,373 | 23 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 14.4K MCF | 80.17 BOE |
| Pratt County, KS | #663 | #31 | $1,234,764,356 | 30 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 10.4K MCF | 58.27 BOE |
| Reno County, KS | #688 | #39 | $1,180,030,623 | 20 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 4.1K MCF | 22.97 BOE |
| Rice County, KS | #684 | #38 | $1,959,826,150 | 8 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 4.9K MCF | 27.37 BOE |
| Rush County, KS | #627 | #22 | $753,874,015 | 3 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 20.7K MCF | 115.3 BOE |
| Scott County, KS | #673 | #35 | $990,849,740 | 3 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 7K MCF | 39.13 BOE |
| Seward County, KS | #407 | #8 | $4,095,945,632 | 61 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 333.5K MCF | 1.8K BOE |
| Sherman County, KS | #576 | #16 | $113,804,387 | 3 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 53K MCF | 294.83 BOE |
| Stafford County, KS | #629 | #23 | $3,081,006,537 | 26 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 19.1K MCF | 106.13 BOE |
| Stanton County, KS | #346 | #7 | $3,881,323,410 | 23 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 568.4K MCF | 3.1K BOE |
| Stevens County, KS | #238 | #1 | $14,182,375,149 | 33 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 1.5M MCF | 8.3K BOE |
| Sumner County, KS | #680 | #37 | $1,355,410,786 | 14 | Apr 2023 | BBL | 5.5K MCF | 30.73 BOE |
| Washington County, KS | #285 | #5 | $6,208,122,489 | 35 | May 2023 | 92.7K BBL | 349.6K MCF | 5.5K BOE |
| Wichita County, KS | #43 | #43 | $16,870,946,841 | 78 | May 2023 | 32.9K BBL | 32M MCF | 180.5K BOE |
| Wilson County, KS | #498 | #10 | $763,837,413 | 11 | May 2023 | 14K BBL | 58.9K MCF | 827.8 BOE |
| Woodson County, KS | #385 | #10 | $989,134,079 | 38 | May 2023 | 52.1K BBL | MCF | 2K BOE |
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