Colorado Oil & Gas Activity
Colorado statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1998 and contains information on the 120,735 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. Colorado is ranked #6 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in May 2020. You will also find information on the producers of wells as well as recent drilling permits, rigs and production data for producing wells which start in Mar 1998 and go through May 2020.
Colorado State Summary Stats
| Colorado Oil & Gas State Income: | $277,431,551,375 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #6 |
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Colorado Frequently Asked Questions
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does Colorado rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | Colorado currently ranks #6 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in Colorado so far this year? | Colorado has had 120,735 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Texas? | There have been 1,375 permits approved in Colorado. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Colorado? | 1,255 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in Colorado |
| How many active producers are there in Colorado? | There are currently 216 active producers in the state of Colorado. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in Colorado? | 6,658 feet is the average depth of a well in Colorado. |
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Colorado Oil & Gas Activity Stats
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 72,743 | 120,735 | Up | 65.97% |
| Total Producing Wells | 38,621 | 36,376 | Down | -5.81% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 53% | 30% | Down | -43% |
| Active Producers | 243 | 216 | Down | -11% |
| Total Permits | 3,539 | 1,375 | Down | -61% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,957 | 6,658 | Down | -4% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,291 | 1,255 | Down | -3% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | May 2020 | 102M BBL | 453.9M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2019 | 100.8K BBL | 615.5M MCF |
| # 4 | Louisiana | May 2020 | 2.8M BBL | 304.9M MCF |
| # 5 | New Mexico | Jun 2020 | 26.4M BBL | 147.2M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | May 2020 | 14.3M BBL | 187.8M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Feb 2020 | 12.5M BBL | 187.5M MCF |
| # 8 | North Dakota | Jun 2020 | 25.8M BBL | 58.9M MCF |
| # 9 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 10 | Wyoming | May 2020 | 3M BBL | 135.8M MCF |
| # 11 | California | Nov 2019 | 15.3M BBL | 35.2M MCF |
| # 12 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 943.5K BBL | 91.9M MCF |
| # 13 | Arkansas | Jan 2020 | 287.3K BBL | 42.9M MCF |
| # 14 | Utah | Mar 2020 | 3.4M BBL | 23M MCF |
| # 15 | Mississippi | May 2020 | 856.9K BBL | 12.2M MCF |
| # 15 | Kansas | Apr 2020 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 16 | Montana | May 2020 | 1.2M BBL | 7.5M MCF |
| # 17 | Alabama | Apr 2020 | 391K BBL | 7.3M MCF |
| # 18 | Michigan | Jan 2020 | 308.9K BBL | 6.4M MCF |
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Annual Colorado Oil & Gas Production
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Colorado Oil & Gas Wells Completed by Year
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Browse All Producing Colorado Companies
Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in Colorado
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERR MCGEE OIL & GAS ONSHORE LP | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 7.8M BBL | 2,533 | 13 |
| PDC ENERGY INC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 5.3M BBL | 1,781 | 154 |
| NOBLE ENERGY INC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 4.7M BBL | 2,047 | 42 |
| KINDER MORGAN CO2 CO LP | Cortez, CO | May 2020 | 3.8M BBL | 84 | 4 |
| EXTRACTION OIL & GAS LLC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 3.4M BBL | 621 | 28 |
| WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 2.9M BBL | 5,293 | 68 |
| CAERUS PICEANCE LLC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 2.3M BBL | 3,626 | 79 |
| BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY | Houston, TX | May 2020 | 2M BBL | 1,290 | N/A |
| GREAT WESTERN OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 1.7M BBL | 409 | 69 |
| CRESTONE PEAK RESOURCES OPERATING LLC | N/A | May 2020 | 1.5M BBL | 1,054 | 26 |
| CHEVRON USA INC | San Ramon, CA | May 2020 | 1.2M BBL | 847 | 1 |
| BARRETT CORPORATION* BILL | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 1.1M BBL | 395 | 30 |
| BONANZA CREEK ENERGY OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 961.3K BBL | 383 | 32 |
| PICEANCE ENERGY LLC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 786.4K BBL | 1,409 | N/A |
| RED WILLOW PRODUCTION COMPANY | Ignacio, CO | May 2020 | 560.6K BBL | 463 | N/A |
| EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES LLC | N/A | May 2020 | 477.7K BBL | 2,038 | N/A |
| URSA OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Houston, TX | May 2020 | 423.5K BBL | 574 | N/A |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | May 2020 | 417.4K BBL | 406 | N/A |
| BAYSWATER EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION LLC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 380.1K BBL | 129 | 30 |
| WHITING OIL & GAS CORPORATION | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 316.1K BBL | 313 | 3 |
| BURLINGTON RESOURCES OIL & GAS LP | Farmington, NM | May 2020 | 292.3K BBL | 59 | 11 |
| EDGE ENERGY LLC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 277.2K BBL | 25 | 25 |
| CATAMOUNT ENERGY PARTNERS LLC | Denver, CO | May 2020 | 235.2K BBL | 161 | 5 |
| BISON OIL & GAS II LLC | N/A | May 2020 | 188.6K BBL | 30 | 132 |
| VANGUARD OPERATING LLC | Houston, TX | May 2020 | 162.6K BBL | 937 | N/A |
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Colorado Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcelmo Dome Unit 13-37-18 | Colorado | Montezuma County | 253.9M BBL | KINDER MORGAN CO2 CO LP |
| Yc | Colorado | Montezuma County | 167.4M BBL | KINDER MORGAN CO2 CO LP |
| Federal | Colorado | Garfield County | 84.6M BBL | CAERUS PICEANCE LLC,CHEVRON MIDCONTINENT LP,D & G ROUSTABOUT SERVICE,ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC,FEES JR AND SON OIL & GAS* WALTER S,FOUNDATION ENERGY MANAGEMENT LLC,LASSO OIL & GAS LLC,MARALEX RESOURCES, INC,PETRO MEX RESOURCES,SWEVCO - SABW LLC,VANGUARD OPERATING LLC,WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC |
| Wells Ranch | Colorado | Weld County | 36.5M BBL | NOBLE ENERGY INC,PDC ENERGY INC |
| Doe Canyon | Colorado | Dolores County | 32.2M BBL | KINDER MORGAN CO2 CO LP |
| Clough | Colorado | Garfield County | 30.8M BBL | MUSTANG RESOURCES LLC,WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC |
| Fee | Colorado | Rio Blanco County | 27.9M BBL | 31 OPERATING,CHEVRON USA INC,KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY, LLC,LASSO OIL & GAS LLC,SWEVCO - SABW LLC |
| Puckett | Colorado | Garfield County | 27.3M BBL | CAERUS PICEANCE LLC,WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC |
| Southern Ute 32-9; | Colorado | La Plata County | 26.1M BBL | BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY |
| Savage | Colorado | Garfield County | 24.7M BBL | CAERUS PICEANCE LLC,MUSTANG RESOURCES LLC,WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC |
| Southern Ute | Colorado | La Plata County | 24.2M BBL | BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY,CATAMOUNT ENERGY PARTNERS LLC,CHEVRON MIDCONTINENT LP,ENDURING RESOURCES LLC,FOUR STAR OIL & GAS COMPANY,HIGH RIVER RESOURCES OPERATING LLC,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY,MALLON OIL COMPANY,MERRION OIL & GAS CORP,RED WILLOW PRODUCTION COMPANY |
| Emerald | Colorado | Rio Blanco County | 24.2M BBL | BAYSWATER EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION LLC,CHEVRON USA INC,EAGLE OPERATING INC |
| Chevron | Colorado | Garfield County | 23.5M BBL | BERRY PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC,CAERUS PICEANCE LLC,PDC ENERGY INC,WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC |
| Sheep Mountain Unit | Colorado | Huerfano County | 22.4M BBL | OXY USA INC |
| Southern Ute 32-8; | Colorado | La Plata County | 19.9M BBL | BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY |
| Southern Ute 33-10; | Colorado | La Plata County | 18.1M BBL | BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY |
| Razor | Colorado | Weld County | 17M BBL | BNN WESTERN LLC,WHITING OIL & GAS CORPORATION |
| Union Pacific | Colorado | Rio Blanco County | 16.5M BBL | CHEVRON USA INC |
| Cascade Creek | Colorado | Garfield County | 16M BBL | OXY USA WTP LP,PICEANCE ENERGY LLC |
| Wells Ranch State | Colorado | Weld County | 15.7M BBL | NOBLE ENERGY INC,PDC ENERGY INC |
| Pa | Colorado | Garfield County | 14.9M BBL | WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC |
| N Parachute | Colorado | Garfield County | 12.6M BBL | CAERUS PICEANCE LLC,ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC |
| N.parachute | Colorado | Garfield County | 12.6M BBL | CAERUS PICEANCE LLC |
| Hill Ranch | Colorado | Las Animas County | 12M BBL | TIMBER CREEK OPERATING LLC,XTO ENERGY INC |
| Mclaughlin, A C | Colorado | Rio Blanco County | 11M BBL | CHEVRON USA INC |
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Colorado Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | Production Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | #145 | #6 | $2,455,075,379 | 26 | May 2020 | 484.2K BBL | 2.1M MCF | 28K BOE |
| Arapahoe County, CO | #235 | #11 | $940,254,971 | 8 | May 2020 | 176.3K BBL | 560K MCF | 8.9K BOE |
| Archuleta County, CO | #273 | #13 | $800,003,170 | 7 | May 2020 | 212 BBL | 1.1M MCF | 6.3K BOE |
| Baca County, CO | #648 | #25 | $298,389,401 | 7 | May 2020 | 950 BBL | 24.5K MCF | 167.83 BOE |
| Bent County, CO | #683 | #30 | $57,135,085 | 2 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 18K MCF | 100.03 BOE |
| Boulder County, CO | #705 | #31 | $268,082,290 | 9 | May 2020 | 319 BBL | 10.8K MCF | 70.97 BOE |
| Broomfield County, CO | #167 | #8 | $280,952,543 | 3 | May 2020 | 412.6K BBL | 1.1M MCF | 19.9K BOE |
| Cheyenne County, CO | #296 | #15 | $3,410,343,302 | 17 | May 2020 | 59.9K BBL | 592.1K MCF | 5.2K BOE |
| Delta County, CO | #653 | #27 | $25,441,043 | 1 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 28.5K MCF | 158.5 BOE |
| Dolores County, CO | #186 | #10 | $2,740,526,937 | 2 | May 2020 | 54 BBL | 2.7M MCF | 15.3K BOE |
| Elbert County, CO | #747 | #34 | $67,864,788 | 4 | May 2020 | 585 BBL | 418 MCF | 21.77 BOE |
| Fremont County, CO | #740 | #33 | $91,398,424 | 4 | May 2020 | 816 BBL | 0 MCF | 27.2 BOE |
| Garfield County, CO | #34 | #2 | $35,552,110,091 | 18 | May 2020 | 101.6K BBL | 36.5M MCF | 206.4K BOE |
| Gunnison County, CO | #420 | #18 | $151,519,317 | 2 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 305.6K MCF | 1.6K BOE |
| Huerfano County, CO | #481 | #19 | $2,524,727,360 | 1 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 179.9K MCF | 999.5 BOE |
| Jackson County, CO | #345 | #17 | $621,346,972 | 4 | May 2020 | 91.7K BBL | 73.9K MCF | 3.4K BOE |
| Kiowa County, CO | #581 | #22 | $313,035,532 | 12 | May 2020 | 7.1K BBL | 28.3K MCF | 395.4 BOE |
| Kit Carson County, CO | #796 | #36 | $69,908,844 | 3 | May 2020 | 61 BBL | 22 MCF | 2.17 BOE |
| La Plata County, CO | #57 | #4 | $42,769,123,324 | 26 | May 2020 | 1.3K BBL | 20.6M MCF | 114.5K BOE |
| Larimer County, CO | #280 | #14 | $796,156,608 | 4 | May 2020 | 76.4K BBL | 615.4K MCF | 5.9K BOE |
| Las Animas County, CO | #162 | #7 | $8,940,031,365 | 3 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 4M MCF | 22.3K BOE |
| Lincoln County, CO | #652 | #26 | $605,510,866 | 7 | May 2020 | 4.6K BBL | 1.1K MCF | 161.67 BOE |
| Logan County, CO | #624 | #24 | $292,845,627 | 16 | May 2020 | 4.5K BBL | 16K MCF | 242.27 BOE |
| Mesa County, CO | #177 | #9 | $2,025,945,921 | 8 | May 2020 | 7K BBL | 3.1M MCF | 17.6K BOE |
| Moffat County, CO | #344 | #16 | $1,956,723,305 | 19 | May 2020 | 9.3K BBL | 569.9K MCF | 3.4K BOE |
| Montezuma County, CO | #56 | #3 | $38,866,097,271 | 4 | May 2020 | 4.8K BBL | 20.6M MCF | 114.7K BOE |
| Morgan County, CO | #738 | #32 | $145,833,461 | 11 | May 2020 | 618 BBL | 1.2K MCF | 27.67 BOE |
| Phillips County, CO | #582 | #23 | $58,881,716 | 3 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 70.6K MCF | 392.67 BOE |
| Prowers County, CO | #679 | #28 | $86,987,674 | 4 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 20.9K MCF | 116.23 BOE |
| Rio Blanco County, CO | #99 | #5 | $17,413,217,310 | 29 | May 2020 | 275.9K BBL | 7.3M MCF | 50.1K BOE |
| Routt County, CO | #681 | #29 | $95,752,376 | 10 | May 2020 | 2.4K BBL | 4.4K MCF | 106.83 BOE |
| San Miguel County, CO | #526 | #21 | $936,971,134 | 1 | May 2020 | 78 BBL | 116.5K MCF | 649.83 BOE |
| Sedgwick County, CO | #767 | #35 | $3,579,057 | 2 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 1.8K MCF | 10.43 BOE |
| Washington County, CO | #486 | #20 | $947,406,287 | 24 | May 2020 | 16.9K BBL | 74.6K MCF | 980.6 BOE |
| Weld County, CO | #2 | #1 | $107,535,747,453 | 58 | May 2020 | 12.6M BBL | 83.7M MCF | 885.6K BOE |
| Yuma County, CO | #261 | #12 | $2,940,919,376 | 10 | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 1.2M MCF | 6.9K BOE |
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