Who operates Smith, B. L. 1?

Smith, B. L. 1 (API 12-047-00726) is operated by Herndon Drilling Company according to the Illinois regulator's registry.

Is Smith, B. L. 1 plugged or still active?

Smith, B. L. 1 is plugged and abandoned.

Smith, B. L. 1 is in Edwards County, Illinois at 38.33991, -87.96521.

API 12-047-00726Plugged & abandonedOther type well

Spud date

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Drilling began

Completion

Apr 1, 1956

Plug date

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Total depth

3,097 ft

As published by the state

API #: 12-047-00726
Status: Plugged & abandoned(state code: Dry and Abandoned, No Shows, Plugged)
Type: Other type(DAP)
County: Edwards
Coordinates: 38.33991, -87.96521
State record #: 120470072600

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Carlisle	IN:168334	Active	Other type	—
Carlisle	IN:168299	Active	Other type	—
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B. M. Doll	IN:108541	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	—
Hon "E" 2	12-193-33330	Active	Oil	Campbell Energy, LLC
Hon "E" 6	12-193-33329	Active	Oil	Campbell Energy, LLC

Dataset updated July 2026 . Source: Illinois oil & gas regulator registry + the USGS documented-orphaned-wells inventory.