Who operates J L S Watkins 005-S?

J L S Watkins 005-S (API 17-023-00141) is operated by Shell Oil Company according to the Louisiana regulator's registry.

Is J L S Watkins 005-S plugged or still active?

J L S Watkins 005-S is plugged and abandoned (plugged Dec 5, 1957).

J L S Watkins 005-S is in Cameron County, Louisiana at 30.01902, -93.61207, in the Black Bayou field.

API 17-023-00141Plugged & abandonedOther type well

Other type well in Cameron County, Louisiana · operated by Shell Oil

Spud date

May 13, 1952

Drilling began

Completion

May 30, 1952

Plug date

Dec 5, 1957

Total depth

1,726 ft

As published by the state

API #: 17-023-00141
Status: Plugged & abandoned(state code: PLUGGED AND ABANDONED NO PRODUCT SPECIFIED)
Type: Other type(00)
Field: Black Bayou
County: Cameron
Coordinates: 30.01902, -93.61207
State record #: 45903

Wells operated: 4,222
Active: 139
States: AL, AR, CA, CO, IL, KS, KY, LA, MI, MS, MT, ND, NM, NY, OK, PA, UT, WY
As filed: SHELL OIL COMPANY

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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 001	17-023-22592	Plugged & abandoned	Other type	Arco O & G Co-Div Atl Rich Co
Miami Corporation Swd 001	17-023-88143	Other status	Other type	Arco O & G Co-Div Atl Rich Co
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

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