Who operates J L S Watkins 004?

J L S Watkins 004 (API 17-023-00140) is operated by Inactive Operator according to the Louisiana regulator's registry.

Is J L S Watkins 004 plugged or still active?

J L S Watkins 004 is plugged and abandoned (plugged Dec 5, 1957).

J L S Watkins 004 is in Cameron County, Louisiana at 30.01761, -93.61657, in the Black Bayou field.

API 17-023-00140Plugged & abandonedOther type well

Spud date

Apr 17, 1952

Drilling began

Completion

May 13, 1952

Plug date

Dec 5, 1957

Total depth

1,691 ft

As published by the state

API #: 17-023-00140
Status: Plugged & abandoned(state code: PLUGGED AND ABANDONED NO PRODUCT SPECIFIED)
Type: Other type(00)
Field: Black Bayou
County: Cameron
Coordinates: 30.01761, -93.61657
State record #: 45713

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Well	API #	Status	Type	Operator
Miami Corp Central Canal 001	17-023-22148	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	The Exploration Co. Of La, Inc
Texaco E&p Etal 26 001	17-023-23014	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Samuel Gary Jr. & Assoc., Inc.
Miami Corporation Etal 001	17-023-22682	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Bass Enterprises Production Co
Miami Fee 001	17-023-22079	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	The Exploration Co. Of La, Inc
Miami Corp 001	17-023-20072	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Texaco, Inc.
Texaco Fee 001	17-023-22724	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Ballard Exploration Co., Inc.

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