padep-wells

Query Pennsylvania DEP oil and gas well permit and production data via Socrata and ArcGIS REST APIs.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill padep-wells
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Skill: padep-wells
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/padep-wells
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill padep-wells

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to comprehensive data on oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania, enabling users to find information on permits, production, and well status without navigating complex government portals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Permit and Production Data: Access data for over 350,000 wells, including unconventional (Marcellus, Utica) and conventional.
  • Spatial and Attribute Queries: Filter wells by county, operator, status, and more. Supports spatial queries via ArcGIS REST services.
  • Use Case: A petroleum engineer needs to identify all active unconventional wells operated by EQT in Susquehanna County, PA, and retrieve their spud dates and primary target formations.

Quick Start

Find all active unconventional wells in Susquehanna County, PA.

Frequently Asked Questions about padep-wells

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I query Pennsylvania DEP oil and gas well data by county and operator?

You can query Pennsylvania DEP oil and gas well data by filtering over 350,000 well records using county, operator, and well status attributes via Socrata and ArcGIS REST APIs.

Can I find unconventional Marcellus and Utica well permits in Pennsylvania?

Yes, Pennsylvania unconventional well permits for formations like Marcellus and Utica are accessible alongside conventional well records, allowing you to retrieve spud dates and primary target formations.

How do I filter active unconventional wells by spud date in Pennsylvania?

Filter active unconventional wells by spud date by querying the PA DEP well production data through ArcGIS REST services, applying attribute filters for well status and spud date ranges.

What's the best way to access PA DEP well production data without navigating government portals?

The best way to access PA DEP well production data is through Socrata and ArcGIS REST APIs, which enable spatial and attribute queries on permits and production records without manual portal navigation.

Does this Pennsylvania well data tool support spatial queries via ArcGIS REST services?

Yes, spatial queries are supported through ArcGIS REST services, allowing you to retrieve oil and gas well locations and attributes for over 350,000 conventional and unconventional wells in Pennsylvania.

Can I retrieve well status and formation data for all wells operated by a specific company in PA?

Yes, you can retrieve well status and primary target formation data by filtering the PA DEP records for a specific operator, such as identifying all active unconventional wells operated by EQT.