Modern Explorations
Operator of record for 96 catalogued wells across 1 state. Every well below links to its full registry page.
Wells operated
96
Active
26
Plugged
64
Orphaned
5
Portfolio by state
| State | Wells |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 96 |
Well mix
- Oil wells
- 69
- Gas wells
- 0
- Shut-in
- 0
- Active share
- 27%
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| Well | API # | Status | Type | Location | Operator | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods 1 | 12-047-22365 | Plugged & abandoned | Oil | Edwards, IL | Modern Explorations | 5,425 ft |
| Wellen 1-A | 12-065-01276 | Plugged & abandoned | Oil | Hamilton, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,470 ft |
| Wellen Andrew 2 | 12-065-24218 | Plugged & abandoned | Other type | Hamilton, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,430 ft |
| Wellen 2-B | 12-065-24475 | Plugged & abandoned | Oil | Hamilton, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,429 ft |
| Rubenacher 2 | 12-065-24177 | Plugged & abandoned | Other type | Hamilton, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,411 ft |
| Phillips 1 | 12-193-30697 | Plugged & abandoned | Other type | White, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,400 ft |
| Boucherie etal Unit 1 | 12-193-29437 | Plugged & abandoned | Oil | White, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,350 ft |
| Wellen, Paul 1-B | 12-065-24142 | Plugged & abandoned | Oil | Hamilton, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,348 ft |
| Jones 4A | 12-191-30309 | Plugged & abandoned | Oil | Wayne, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,348 ft |
| Kreher 1 | 12-065-24124 | Active | Oil | Hamilton, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,337 ft |
| Rubenacher 3 | 12-065-24217 | Plugged & abandoned | Oil | Hamilton, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,325 ft |
| Stitch 1 | 12-065-24108 | Active | Oil | Hamilton, IL | Modern Explorations | 4,317 ft |
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Frequently asked questions
How many wells does Modern Explorations operate?
Modern Explorations is the operator of record for 96 catalogued oil & gas wells, with the largest concentration in Illinois (96). Only wells in states WellCensus has ingested are counted.
How many of Modern Explorations's wells are still active?
26 of Modern Explorations's catalogued wells are active; 64 are plugged & abandoned and 5 are flagged as orphaned.
Dataset updated . Operator portfolios are resolved from raw state registry filings (exact-normalized names; subsidiaries stay separate).