Who operates N M Porteau 001?

N M Porteau 001 (API 17-003-00135) is operated by Fred E. Simmons, Jr. according to the Louisiana regulator's registry.

Is N M Porteau 001 plugged or still active?

N M Porteau 001 is plugged and abandoned (plugged Feb 20, 1957).

N M Porteau 001 is in Allen County, Louisiana at 30.51100, -92.99886, in the Bunchy Creek field.

API 17-003-00135Plugged & abandonedOther type well

Spud date

Feb 11, 1957

Drilling began

Completion

Feb 20, 1957

Plug date

Feb 20, 1957

Total depth

7,875 ft

As published by the state

API #: 17-003-00135
Status: Plugged & abandoned(state code: DRY AND PLUGGED NO PRODUCT SPECIFIED)
Type: Other type(00)
Field: Bunchy Creek
County: Allen
Coordinates: 30.51100, -92.99886
State record #: 64992

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