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wvges-wells

Query West Virginia oil and gas well data from the WVDEP ArcGIS REST MapServer.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#data access#petroleum engineering#oil and gas#geological survey#wv wells#well permits
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill wvges-wells
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wvges-wells
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/wvges-wells
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill wvges-wells

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to a comprehensive database of West Virginia oil and gas wells, enabling users to quickly find specific well information, analyze trends, and support research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detailed Well Information: Access data on over 153,000 wells, including permit status, operator, formation, and location.
  • Targeted Queries: Filter wells by county, status, formation (Marcellus, Utica, etc.), operator, and more.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to identify all active Marcellus Shale wells permitted in Marshall County since 2015. This Skill can retrieve that specific list, along with key details for each well.

Quick Start

Find all active Marcellus wells in Marshall County.

Frequently Asked Questions about wvges-wells

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query West Virginia oil and gas well permits by county and formation?▼

To query West Virginia oil and gas well permits, filter the database of over 153,000 wells by county, formation, and operator. This returns tabular results with permit status, well type, and coordinates for targeted research.

Can I find historical well permit data for WVDEP wells dating back to the 1860s?▼

Yes, you can access historical well permit data from the WVDEP database dating back to the 1860s. The query provides permit status, operator, formation targets, and coordinates for over 153,000 West Virginia wells.

What details are included when I search for active Marcellus Shale wells in a specific county?▼

Searching for active Marcellus Shale wells returns tabular results including permit status, operator, formation targets, well type, and coordinates. It also provides narrative summaries alongside the detailed well information.

Does the West Virginia geological well data support spatial filtering criteria?▼

Yes, querying West Virginia geological well data supports detailed spatial filtering criteria. You can filter over 153,000 wells by spatial parameters, county, status, formation, and operator to output specific tabular results.

Are there limitations to the output format when retrieving WV oil and gas well data?▼

The output of WV oil and gas well data queries is limited to tabular results accompanied by narrative summaries. It does not appear to support native graphical map rendering or raw shapefile exports directly from the query results.

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