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Indiana’s history in the oil and gas industry dates back to the late 19th century. The first commercial oil well in Indiana was drilled in 1886 near the town of Eaton in Delaware County. This discovery kickstarted the state’s oil boom, leading to a rapid increase in exploration and drilling activities.

By the early 20th century, Indiana became a major oil-producing state, particularly in the Trenton Field, which spans parts of east-central Indiana. The field was discovered in 1889, and its development was pivotal in establishing the state’s position in the national oil industry. At its peak in the early 1900s, the Trenton Field was one of the largest oil-producing areas in the United States.

The boom in oil and gas production brought substantial economic benefits to Indiana, contributing to the growth of related industries, including refining and manufacturing, and helped the development of infrastructure and communities around the oil fields.

However, by the mid-20th century, oil production in Indiana began to decline as reserves were depleted, and the focus shifted towards conservation and secondary recovery methods. Despite the decrease in production, the oil and gas industry remains an integral part of Indiana’s economy, with ongoing exploration and production activities, as mentioned above, in the Illinois Basin, which covers parts of southwestern Indiana.