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Oklahoma
The graphs on the left show the rate of growth compared to the earliest year for which we have data -- in most cases 2003. The gray lines represent a theoretical constant annual rate of change. The bar charts on the right show the actual values for each year we have data. For example, in 2011, Oklahoma had 3,395 new wells drilled.
77 enforcement staff for
175,000
wells in 2011
10,629 class 2 underground injection wells in 2010, according to the EPA | More »
10,629 class 2 underground injection wells in 2010, according to the EPA | More »
Wells Drilled: Change Since 2003
Wells Drilled
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,466 | 3,640 | 3,837 | 4,276 | 3,947 | 4,167 | 2,131 | 3,565 | 3,395 |
Enforcement Actions: Change Since 2003
Enforcement Actions
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,751 | 2,009 | 2,470 | 2,409 | 2,199 | 1,920 | 1,810 | 1,639 | 1,595 |
Oil And Gas Enforcement Staff: Change Since 2003
Oil And Gas Enforcement Staff
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 65 | 60 | 67 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 77 |
Oil And Gas Department Budget: Change Since 2003
Oil And Gas Department Budget
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.05M | $5.72M | $5.67M | $6.61M | $7.9M | $8.6M | $10.9M | $10.6M | $11.8M |
Total Wells: Change Since 2003
Total Wells
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118K | 119K | 119K | 120K | 121K | 126K | 127K | 170K | 175K |
Notes: All data, except for enforcement staff, are for the calendar year. The number of wells drilled in 2009 is from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission's annual report. Wells drilled represent well completions. Enforcement actions include those that occur in the field.