Data on Oil, Gas and Other Wells in New York State
The Division of Mineral Resources constantly updates the wells database, which is available on our on-line searchable oil and gas database and downloaded every night to our ftp site.
In Albany . . .
- research more than 33,000 well records.
In Allegany and Avon . . .
- research permit information and well records and logs.
- study base maps of well locations and copies of operators' annual well reports.
At all of our offices . . .
- use our photocopying machines for a minimal charge of 25 cents per page.
More about Data on Oil, Gas and Other Wells in New York State:
- Solution Salt Mining Summary - Approximately 8,500 square miles of New York State are underlain by rock salt beds of potential commercial thickness. Salt is mined in New York via two methods. The two methods are rock salt mining and solution mining. New York typically ranks third in total salt mined among the salt-producing states. Solution salt mining is regulated by the Division of Mineral Resources.
- Brine Disposal Wells - The NYSDEC Division of Water must be contacted for a determination of whether a SPDES permit is necessary to operate any brine disposal well regulated by the Division of Mineral Resources.
- Underground Gas Storage Summary - Natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are stored underground in New York to help meet demand for gas while providing a relatively stable market for produced gas.
- Well Data Confidentiality - Certain data filed with the Division of Mineral Resources are held confidential according to Section 23-0313 of the Oil, Gas and Solution Mining Law and Section 87-2 of the New York State Public Officers Law.
- Downloadable Well Data - Electronic information, data and mapping applications related to the Oil, Gas and Solution Mining Regulatory program.
- New York Natural Gas & Oil Production - Natural gas production in New York State annual well report files
