Oil & Gas - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Programs

Oil & Gas Permits

An Application for Permit shall be filed with the Division of Oil and Gas before a well is drilled, deepened or re-opened for the production of natural gas, crude oil, water supply for enhanced recovery, or injection into a reservoir for the purpose of enhanced recovery.

Underground Injection Control Wells

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted primary enforcement authority (primacy) of the Class ll Underground Injection Control (UIC) program to the Commonwealth of Kentucky on March 21, 2017.

Bonds & Transfers

Bonds are posted to ensure the proper plugging and abandonment of wells and to ensure the filing of well records with the division. If an operator fails to correct a violation, the bond may be seized by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Violations & Forfeitures

The Division of Oil and Gas inspectors have the authority to inspect any well site at any time. If a violation is observed, the operator will be notified by certified mail of the type of violations and the corresponding statute.

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Resources

Forms Library

Forms pertaining to the Division of Oil & Gas available for download.

Permits List

The Division of Oil & Gas issues permits to drill new wells, and deepen or reopen existing wells.

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About Division of Oil & Gas Contact Oil & GasContact individuals at our main office, or find your local Field Inspector Regulations & Statutes Open RecordsThe Kentucky Open Records Act requires that anyone wishing to view or obtain copies of agency records must submit a request in writing to the records custodian of the agency from which they desire records.Kentucky Geological Survey Kentucky Oil & Gas Association Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission Ground Water Protection Council United States Environmental Protection Agency United States Geological Survey 2019 Annual Report