Who operates Exxon Tensas Delta 79 005?

Exxon Tensas Delta 79 005 (API 17-059-21677) is operated by Wenert Trich according to the Louisiana regulator's registry.

Is Exxon Tensas Delta 79 005 plugged or still active?

Exxon Tensas Delta 79 005 is plugged and abandoned (plugged Jun 15, 1980).

Exxon Tensas Delta 79 005 is in La Salle County, Louisiana at 31.48464, -92.10784, in the Wildcat-No La Monroe Dist field.

API 17-059-21677Plugged & abandonedOther type well

Spud date

Jun 11, 1980

Drilling began

Completion

Jun 14, 1980

Plug date

Jun 15, 1980

Total depth

4,802 ft

As published by the state

API #: 17-059-21677
Status: Plugged & abandoned(state code: DRY AND PLUGGED NO PRODUCT SPECIFIED)
Type: Other type(00)
Field: Wildcat-No La Monroe Dist
County: La Salle
Coordinates: 31.48464, -92.10784
State record #: 169119

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Well	API #	Status	Type	Operator
Aubrey D Ryder Etal 001	17-079-20160	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Munoco Company
Aertker 001	17-079-20265	Orphaned	Oil	Domestic Oil Producers,inc.
Ryder-Leonard A-1	17-079-00342	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Crow-Gulf Coast Venture
Deville Hrs. Swd A-1	17-079-00366	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Ruskin H Meyer Et Al
Deville Heirs B 001	17-079-20326	Orphaned	Other type	Wilbill Corporation
La Prairie 001	17-079-20089	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	James W. Hershberger

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