New Albany Formation in Illinois: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026

Formation data coverage

Formation summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. This formation/play summary uses recorded well and operator counts and permit dates in the preceding 24 months at summary refresh. Operator counts do not verify current operations. Summary counts and the separately refreshed permit and DUC lists may have different coverage. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. At most 50 displayed permit records match the formation name, ordered by permit date. This operator-linked list can differ from the summary permit count; a permit is not proof of drilling or production. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. At most 30 displayed records match the formation name, ordered by spud date. A spud date with no reported first production is a DUC proxy, not verified completion status. Elapsed days are computed at source refresh. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count.

Formation summary source

Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. This formation/play summary uses recorded well and operator counts and permit dates in the preceding 24 months at summary refresh. Operator counts do not verify current operations. Summary counts and the separately refreshed permit and DUC lists may have different coverage. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count.

Compiled from Illinois Department of Natural Resources records through a commercial well-data aggregator. Scheduled refreshes do not guarantee that new regulator filings are available. Use the source records to check a specific well.

Permit-list source

No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. At most 50 displayed permit records match the formation name, ordered by permit date. This operator-linked list can differ from the summary permit count; a permit is not proof of drilling or production. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count.

DUC-list source

No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. At most 30 displayed records match the formation name, ordered by spud date. A spud date with no reported first production is a DUC proxy, not verified completion status. Elapsed days are computed at source refresh. This is a capped directory of stored records, not a complete statewide count.

Total Wells

477

Recorded Operators

264

Total Lateral

0 miles

Permits (24mo)

Top Operators in the New Albany (Illinois)

The operators with the most well counts targeting the New Albany formation in Illinois:

#	Operator	Wells in New Albany
1	Dayton Ward W	31
2	National Associated Petroleum Company	23
3	Marathon Oil Company	18
4	The Ohio Oil	14
5	Zink Earnest	11
6	Kelley Conrad & Kaye	7
7	Penntex Resources Illinois	7
8	Forest Oil	7
9	Midwestern Gas Transmission Company	7
10	Hf Sinclair Corporation	6

Primary Illinois Counties for the New Albany

The Illinois counties with the most New Albany activity:

Jersey, Clark, Lawrence, Edgar, Crawford

About the New Albany Formation in Illinois

The New Albany is a formation/play group recorded in Illinois, with 477 wells on file across 264 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the New Albany in the 24-month window at summary refresh. These are stored records, not a live measure of drilling.

Recorded formation activity provides regional context. It does not establish ownership, future production, royalty payments or a value for an individual tract. Consult qualified professionals about your specific interest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wells target the New Albany formation in Illinois?

477 wells target the New Albany in Illinois, worked by 264 recorded operators, per IDNR well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Who are the top operators in the New Albany in Illinois?

By well count, the operators with the most New Albany wells on record in Illinois are Dayton Ward W, National Associated Petroleum Company, Marathon Oil Company, The Ohio Oil and Zink Earnest. The full ranking is in the table on this page. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

How active is the New Albany formation right now?

Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the New Albany in the 24-month window at source refresh, per IDNR records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Is there active drilling in the New Albany in Illinois?

Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the New Albany in Illinois in the 24-month window at source refresh. New permits and spuds record reported activity stages; they do not establish ongoing drilling, per IDNR records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

What is the current New Albany activity in Illinois?

New Albany activity in Illinois includes 477 wells on record and 264 recorded operators, led by Dayton Ward W, National Associated Petroleum Company, Marathon Oil Company, The Ohio Oil and Zink Earnest, with 0 drilling permits filed in the 24-month window at source refresh — from Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) well-header records. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

Which Illinois counties have the most New Albany activity?

The primary counties recorded for New Albany in Illinois are Jersey, Clark, Lawrence, Edgar, Crawford. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.

How do I find out what my New Albany mineral rights are worth?

Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. This page is informational only, not a valuation. Summary: Stored source refresh: 2026-09-16. Permit list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. DUC list: No stored records are available in this view; this does not establish zero activity. The lists have separate coverage limits.