Russell Oil, Inc. was incorporated January 1987 in Russell, Kansas as an operating company whose purpose was to assume operations of a group of oil and gas properties acquired by the company founders from Pioneer Operations Co, Inc.
From inception the focus of operations for Russell Oil, Inc. has been in the relatively shallow and profitable Mid-Continent region of the United States. Licensed to operate in Kansas and Oklahoma, the drilling and exploration activities have been focused in western Kansas. Through close association with highly reputable partners, Russell Oil, Inc. investors have joint ventured in significant Oklahoma oil and gas developments.
Russell Oil, Inc. currently operates 90 leases consisting of 157 wells located in 14 counties in central and northwest Kansas.
Russell County, Kansas Development Success.
The FDD Unit #1-33 (1320’ FNL’ 2145’ FEL Sec. 33-T15-R14W, Russell County, KS) was spud January 5, 2024, and drilled to a 3450’ RTD. The development test was successful and 5.50” production casing was set and cemented at 3449’ on January 11, 2024, under direction of...
Russell County, Kansas Development Success.
The Neal Nuss B #1-33 (1408’ FNL; 1036’ FWL Sec. 33-T15-R14W, Russell County, KS) was spud September 21, 2023, and drilled to a 3450’ RTD. The development test was successful and 5.50” production casing was set and cemented September 30, 2023. Southwind Drilling Rig...
Osborne County, Kansas Rank Wildcat Dry Hole
The Stoppel Unit #34-1 (2268’ FSL; 147’ FEL Sec. 34-T9S-R13W, Osborne County, KS) was spud May 17, 2023, and drilled to a RTD of 4150’. The wildcat test was plugged as a dry hole on May 25, 2023. Southwind Drilling Rig #8 provided rotary tools. The well stepped out...