New York State Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells

Orphaned wells regulated under New York's Oil, Gas and Solution Mining Law are listed, including their status and location. Data includes columns for WELL TYPE CODE, COUNTY, COMPANY NAME, and precise SURFACE LATITUDE and LONGITUDE. The dataset is provided by data.ny.gov and was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Map well density and locations using SURFACE LATITUDE and SURFACE LONGITUDE to identify regional clusters for inspection.
• Analyze the distribution of WELL STATUS and WELL TYPE CODE across different COUNTIES to prioritize plugging programs.
• Identify wells associated with specific operators by filtering on the COMPANY NAME field for liability assessment.
• Join location data with other geospatial datasets using TOWN or COUNTY fields to assess proximity to water sources or populated areas.

Strengths

• Includes precise geospatial coordinates (SURFACE LATITUDE, SURFACE LONGITUDE) for mapping.
• Contains regulatory status details via WELL STATUS and WELL TYPE CODE columns.
• Data is actively maintained, with a last update in April 2026.

Limitations

• Sample size and total row count are unknown, limiting assessment of statistical significance.
• Data coverage is limited to New York State, not representative of national trends.

Provenance

Source

data.ny.gov

Collection Method

Compiled under the regulatory framework of the New York State Oil, Gas and Solution Mining Law (ECL Article 23).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-03.

Geography

New York State, United States.