KGS launches updated online database on Kansas oil and gas wells
The Kansas Geological Survey has launched an updated version of its online oil and gas wells database. This database tool allows users to view all available public information related to an oil and gas well in Kansas.
The new online resource is built on updated technology that improves performance and reliability. Although the new version looks and feels a bit different, users will be able to query and download as they have been when working in the previous KGS oil and gas wells database.
The most noticeable change is how information about each well — documents, wireline logs, core, cuttings, tops, and more — is organized. Instead of appearing in a long vertical list, these categories now appear as tabs across the top of the page. Another key enhancement is a new secondary search feature within the query results that makes it easier to refine results without scrolling through lengthy lists.
The KGS database includes information obtained during decades of petroleum exploration and production and serves as a crucial resource for the Kansas oil and gas industry, which is a major contributor to the state’s economy. Hundreds of industry, research, and public users reference this data every day.
Katy Bream, Data Manager for the KGS, has been working with the KGS development team to update the database tool and enhance the user experience.
“We know change can be disruptive, and we strive to make these technology upgrades as painless as possible by ensuring that functionality is retained, even when the interface looks different,” Bream said. “To assist with the transition, the KGS will keep the existing database web page functional for a 90-day overlap period, so users have the option to return to the previous version while they revise their workflow to the new tool. We will also provide a feedback form at the bottom of the new page so users can share suggestions for improvements going forward.”
The Kansas Geological Survey is a nonregulatory research and service division of the University of Kansas. KGS scientists study and provide information about the state’s geologic resources and hazards, including groundwater, oil and natural gas, rocks and minerals, and earthquakes.