Quick guide for accessing oil and gas data in Kentucky

1. Do you have any publications or maps on oil and gas in ...?
• Search for Publications and Maps. Enter some keywords and press the submit search button to browse available publications.
2. What are the deepest wells in ...?
   • Explore a map of Kentucky's deepest wells
   • Look at the depths of wells returned by the Oil and Gas Wells Search page (Tutorial)
   • Advanced: Query the wells in an area by total depth, Oil and Gas Wells ArcIMS viewer (Tutorial, ArcIMS help)
3. Are there any producing [oil or gas] wells in ...?
• Get a table of well data you can download Oil and Gas Wells Search page (Tutorial)
• Browse wells using a map Oil and Gas Wells ArcIMS viewer (Tutorial, ArcIMS help)
• Browse wells using a geologic map interface This service also displays faults, oil and gas fields, and more. (This is a test site and not everything works yet.)
4. How many wells were drilled in ...? Success rate? Production by County?
• Download the activity spreadsheet (Excel).
5. Where are the oil and gas fields of Kentucky?
• Browse data using a geologic map interface. Select the "Structure Contours, Faults, and Petroleum Wells" layout. (Under development)
6. Have you ever heard of XYZ Drilling Company, Inc?
• Get a table of well data you can download Oil and Gas Wells Search page. Search by operator (Tutorial)
7. Are there any wells on ...?
• Get a table of well data you can download Oil and Gas Wells Search page. Search by farm name (Tutorial)
• Don't know the name or the name has changed? Browse wells using a map Oil and Gas Wells ArcIMS viewer (Tutorial, ArcIMS help)
8. How do I get Kentucky production data by well?
• See the FAQ
9. How do I get a permit to drill a well in Kentucky?
• See the Oil and Gas Well Operator's Manual available from the Division of Oil and Gas for a summary of regulations
10. My question isn't answered here.
• Check the frequently asked questions list.