Illinois

The first hydraulic fracturing permit in Illinois was issued in 2017.

RESOURCES

FracTracker Data Folder Contents

FracTracker provides state-specific data on issues such as:

Locations of oil and gas facilities
Pipelines and processor locations
Production amount of oil and gas generated
Amounts of waste generated from oil and gas

The data folders may also contain information on other energy generation locations, data from different years, and data on violations committed by oil and gas facilities. Amount of information and types of information will vary by state. Get data.

More Data Sources

Illinois Natural Resources Geospatial Data Clearinghouse provides data on all oil and gas wells in Illinois.

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LATEST ILLINOIS ARTICLES

Regulatory Gaps and Resistance: The Battle Over Fracking in Southern Illinois

January 31, 2025

Guest authors Sam Stearns and Tabitha Tripp dive into the complex history of resource extraction in Southern Illinois. Drawing on personal experience and the work of community organizers, they reveal the threats posed by fracking, the failures of regulatory agencies, and the urgent need for environmental justice.

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Indigenous Communities’ Fight Against CO2 Pipelines in the Great Plains

October 22, 2024

FracTracker Alliance and Great Plains Action Society have launched an environmental justice mapping tool to support Indigenous communities in their resistance against CO2 pipelines.

Industry Targets Peaceful Protest via “Critical Infrastructure” Legislation

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National Energy and Petrochemical Map

February 28, 2020

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This map from FracTracker Alliance is filled with energy and petrochemical data. Explore the map, continue reading to learn more, and see how your state measures up!