Colorado Mineral Answers
| 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 68,721 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Texas? | There have been 3,484 permits approved in Colorado. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Colorado? | 1,349 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 212 active producers in the state of Colorado. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in Colorado? | 6,828 feet is the average depth of a well in Colorado. |
Colorado Oil & Gas Activity Summary
Colorado statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1998 and contains information on the 68,721 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. Colorado is ranked #6 in the US based on BOE produced in 07-01-2019. 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 03-01-1998 and go through 07-01-2019.
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 67,114 | 68,721 | Up | 2.39% |
| Total Producing Wells | 38,157 | 36,417 | Down | -4.56% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 57% | 53% | Down | -7% |
| Active Producers | 263 | 212 | Down | -19% |
| Total Permits | 3,105 | 3,484 | Up | 12% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,765 | 6,828 | Up | 1% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,166 | 1,349 | Up | 16% |
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Colorado Map of Current Permits & Rigs
Annual Colorado Oil & Gas Production
Colorado Oil & Gas Wells Prepped for Production by Year
Colorado Top Producers by BOE Production for 07-01-2019
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERR MCGEE OIL & GAS ONSHORE LP | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 7,620,798 BOE | 2,649 | 154 |
| KINDER MORGAN CO2 CO LP | Cortez, CO | 07-01-2019 | 6,324,385 BOE | 92 | 2 |
| NOBLE ENERGY INC | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 4,820,439 BOE | 2,388 | 45 |
| PDC ENERGY INC | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 3,587,632 BOE | 1,378 | 100 |
| WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 3,205,829 BOE | 5,136 | 20 |
| EXTRACTION OIL & GAS LLC | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 2,896,637 BOE | 878 | 53 |
| BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY | Houston, TX | 07-01-2019 | 2,294,021 BOE | 1,298 | N/A |
| CAERUS PICEANCE LLC | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 2,236,789 BOE | 3,819 | 41 |
| SYNERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | Platteville, CO | 07-01-2019 | 1,833,361 BOE | 767 | 73 |
| GREAT WESTERN OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 1,815,511 BOE | 317 | 158 |
| CRESTONE PEAK RESOURCES OPERATING LLC | N/A | 07-01-2019 | 1,755,584 BOE | 1,228 | 68 |
| BARRETT CORPORATION* BILL | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 1,304,854 BOE | 413 | 98 |
| CHEVRON USA INC | San Ramon, CA | 07-01-2019 | 1,157,081 BOE | 855 | N/A |
| PICEANCE ENERGY LLC | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 984,564 BOE | 1,406 | 16 |
| BONANZA CREEK ENERGY OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 934,139 BOE | 417 | 53 |
| RED WILLOW PRODUCTION COMPANY | Ignacio, CO | 07-01-2019 | 658,542 BOE | 556 | N/A |
| URSA OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Houston, TX | 07-01-2019 | 589,499 BOE | 576 | 18 |
| EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES LLC | N/A | 07-01-2019 | 509,559 BOE | 2,046 | N/A |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | 07-01-2019 | 443,925 BOE | 414 | N/A |
| WHITING OIL & GAS CORPORATION | Denver, CO | 07-01-2019 | 406,737 BOE | 293 | N/A |
Colorado Oil & Gas Permits by Year
Colorado Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | County Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | #115 | #6 | $1,857,037,515 | 25 | 07-01-2019 | 891,662 BBL | 2,092,604 MCF | 41,348 BOE |
| Arapahoe County, CO | #197 | #10 | $738,443,886 | 9 | 07-01-2019 | 230,409 BBL | 556,217 MCF | 10,771 BOE |
| Archuleta County, CO | #234 | #11 | $747,872,879 | 6 | 07-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 1,325,928 MCF | 7,366 BOE |
| Baca County, CO | #539 | #26 | $299,497,963 | 8 | 07-01-2019 | 1,270 BBL | 33,529 MCF | 229 BOE |
| Bent County, CO | #594 | #31 | $57,019,714 | 2 | 07-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 16,416 MCF | 91 BOE |
| Boulder County, CO | #499 | #23 | $265,327,075 | 8 | 07-01-2019 | 3,564 BBL | 57,008 MCF | 436 BOE |
| Broomfield County, CO | #557 | #27 | $88,086,747 | 3 | 07-01-2019 | 2,083 BBL | 19,302 MCF | 177 BOE |
| Cheyenne County, CO | #252 | #13 | $3,369,074,942 | 16 | 07-01-2019 | 71,944 BBL | 592,681 MCF | 5,691 BOE |
| Delta County, CO | #558 | #28 | $24,512,636 | 2 | 07-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 31,464 MCF | 175 BOE |
| Dolores County, CO | #176 | #9 | $2,578,097,839 | 2 | 07-01-2019 | 214 BBL | 2,733,794 MCF | 15,195 BOE |
| Elbert County, CO | #638 | #33 | $67,714,321 | 4 | 07-01-2019 | 631 BBL | 517 MCF | 24 BOE |
| Fremont County, CO | #599 | #32 | $90,661,169 | 5 | 07-01-2019 | 2,119 BBL | 2,314 MCF | 84 BOE |
| Garfield County, CO | #36 | #2 | $35,120,404,100 | 15 | 07-01-2019 | 99,574 BBL | 37,327,192 MCF | 210,693 BOE |
| Gunnison County, CO | #379 | #17 | $145,246,976 | 2 | 07-01-2019 | 35 BBL | 311,627 MCF | 1,732 BOE |
| Jackson County, CO | #251 | #12 | $542,169,570 | 5 | 07-01-2019 | 135,202 BBL | 219,569 MCF | 5,727 BOE |
| Kiowa County, CO | #484 | #21 | $307,541,846 | 12 | 07-01-2019 | 10,897 BBL | 32,799 MCF | 545 BOE |
| Kit Carson County, CO | #649 | #34 | $70,511,698 | 3 | 07-01-2019 | 146 BBL | 1,648 MCF | 14 BOE |
| La Plata County, CO | #55 | #4 | $42,539,484,883 | 22 | 07-01-2019 | 1,146 BBL | 23,119,897 MCF | 128,482 BOE |
| Larimer County, CO | #293 | #16 | $700,696,111 | 8 | 07-01-2019 | 58,967 BBL | 379,787 MCF | 4,076 BOE |
| Las Animas County, CO | #145 | #8 | $8,947,624,925 | 2 | 07-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 3,993,815 MCF | 22,188 BOE |
| Lincoln County, CO | #413 | #20 | $585,991,217 | 8 | 07-01-2019 | 29,018 BBL | 46,424 MCF | 1,225 BOE |
| Logan County, CO | #494 | #22 | $287,476,279 | 14 | 07-01-2019 | 10,336 BBL | 22,339 MCF | 469 BOE |
| Mesa County, CO | #141 | #7 | $1,927,534,429 | 8 | 07-01-2019 | 11,558 BBL | 4,352,055 MCF | 24,563 BOE |
| Moffat County, CO | #277 | #15 | $1,950,670,807 | 23 | 07-01-2019 | 25,768 BBL | 656,874 MCF | 4,508 BOE |
| Montezuma County, CO | #38 | #3 | $38,434,205,566 | 3 | 07-01-2019 | 312 BBL | 35,233,480 MCF | 195,752 BOE |
| Morgan County, CO | #532 | #25 | $143,422,980 | 12 | 07-01-2019 | 6,665 BBL | 6,250 MCF | 257 BOE |
| Phillips County, CO | #500 | #24 | $59,079,403 | 2 | 07-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 78,351 MCF | 435 BOE |
| Prowers County, CO | #579 | #30 | $87,228,018 | 5 | 07-01-2019 | 127 BBL | 22,772 MCF | 131 BOE |
| Rio Blanco County, CO | #100 | #5 | $17,064,536,701 | 27 | 07-01-2019 | 299,961 BBL | 7,567,562 MCF | 52,041 BOE |
| Routt County, CO | #573 | #29 | $94,482,550 | 12 | 07-01-2019 | 3,440 BBL | 5,202 MCF | 144 BOE |
| San Miguel County, CO | #401 | #19 | $955,462,871 | 1 | 07-01-2019 | 40 BBL | 243,038 MCF | 1,352 BOE |
| Sedgwick County, CO | #657 | #35 | $3,649,517 | 1 | 07-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 1,930 MCF | 11 BOE |
| Washington County, CO | #395 | #18 | $931,243,553 | 27 | 07-01-2019 | 30,957 BBL | 71,723 MCF | 1,431 BOE |
| Weld County, CO | #2 | #1 | $93,748,794,694 | 52 | 07-01-2019 | 13,847,831 BBL | 78,021,739 MCF | 895,048 BOE |
| Yuma County, CO | #275 | #14 | $2,955,583,410 | 11 | 07-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 821,966 MCF | 4,566 BOE |