# New Albany Formation in Illinois: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> New Albany oil and gas activity in Illinois: 477 wells across 264 operators, 0 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the New Albany formation. Refreshed monthly.

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**Generated:** 2026-08-02 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The New Albany formation in Illinois has 477 wells on record across 264 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-02). Its most active operators by well count are Dayton Ward W, National Associated Petroleum Company, Marathon Oil Company, The Ohio Oil and Zink Earnest. Compiled from Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** New Albany Formation – Illinois Oil & Gas Activity

New Albany formation operator and drilling activity in Illinois: 477 wells, 264 active operators, 0 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 477
- Active Operators: 264
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 0

## Page Outline
- New Albany Formation in Illinois
  - Top Operators in the New Albany (Illinois)
  - Primary Illinois Counties for the New Albany
  - About the New Albany Formation in Illinois
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own New Albany Mineral Rights in Illinois?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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