Why are there duplicate API numbers?

Some states do not use the API number as their unique identifier.

In states like Louisiana, unique serial numbers are utilized as identifiers for wells, allowing for the possibility of duplicate API numbers. This can be demonstrated by observing two instances of duplicate API numbers with unique serial numbers on the Louisiana state website.


States that allow duplicate API numbers:

  • Idaho
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana 

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