Colorado Mineral Answers
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does Colorado rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | Colorado currently ranks #5 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 69,064 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Texas? | There have been 2,818 permits approved in Colorado. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Colorado? | 1,335 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 209 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 69,064 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. Colorado is ranked #5 in the US based on BOE produced in 09-01-2019. 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 09-01-2019.
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 67,612 | 69,064 | Up | 2.15% |
| Total Producing Wells | 38,312 | 35,785 | Down | -6.6% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 57% | 52% | Down | -9% |
| Active Producers | 250 | 209 | Down | -16% |
| Total Permits | 3,293 | 2,818 | Down | -14% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,799 | 6,828 | Up | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,193 | 1,335 | Up | 12% |
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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 09-01-2019
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERR MCGEE OIL & GAS ONSHORE LP | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 7,019,916 BOE | 2,559 | 55 |
| KINDER MORGAN CO2 CO LP | Cortez, CO | 09-01-2019 | 5,859,974 BOE | 91 | 2 |
| NOBLE ENERGY INC | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 5,050,599 BOE | 2,374 | 37 |
| PDC ENERGY INC | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 3,557,006 BOE | 1,408 | 30 |
| WPX ENERGY ROCKY MOUNTAIN LLC | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 3,023,230 BOE | 5,157 | N/A |
| EXTRACTION OIL & GAS LLC | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 2,860,007 BOE | 863 | 25 |
| CAERUS PICEANCE LLC | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 2,396,102 BOE | 3,846 | N/A |
| BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY | Houston, TX | 09-01-2019 | 2,150,254 BOE | 1,297 | N/A |
| GREAT WESTERN OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 2,001,098 BOE | 335 | 59 |
| SYNERGY RESOURCES CORPORATION | Platteville, CO | 09-01-2019 | 1,746,653 BOE | 725 | 35 |
| CRESTONE PEAK RESOURCES OPERATING LLC | N/A | 09-01-2019 | 1,519,008 BOE | 1,186 | 25 |
| BARRETT CORPORATION* BILL | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 1,413,935 BOE | 436 | 60 |
| CHEVRON USA INC | San Ramon, CA | 09-01-2019 | 1,192,254 BOE | 863 | N/A |
| BONANZA CREEK ENERGY OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 1,027,271 BOE | 418 | 44 |
| PICEANCE ENERGY LLC | Denver, CO | 09-01-2019 | 909,259 BOE | 1,406 | 16 |
| RED WILLOW PRODUCTION COMPANY | Ignacio, CO | 09-01-2019 | 680,421 BOE | 520 | N/A |
| URSA OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Houston, TX | 09-01-2019 | 522,460 BOE | 572 | 18 |
| EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES LLC | N/A | 09-01-2019 | 491,547 BOE | 1,989 | N/A |
| VERDAD RESOURCES LLC | N/A | 09-01-2019 | 398,418 BOE | 175 | 36 |
| BURLINGTON RESOURCES OIL & GAS LP | Farmington, NM | 09-01-2019 | 393,069 BOE | 52 | 12 |
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 | #92 | #6 | $1,980,939,675 | 21 | 09-01-2019 | 801,734 BBL | 2,441,587 MCF | 40,289 BOE |
| Arapahoe County, CO | #150 | #10 | $781,095,709 | 7 | 09-01-2019 | 338,367 BBL | 566,175 MCF | 14,424 BOE |
| Archuleta County, CO | #188 | #11 | $752,739,230 | 7 | 09-01-2019 | 37 BBL | 1,470,134 MCF | 8,169 BOE |
| Baca County, CO | #566 | #30 | $299,530,147 | 5 | 09-01-2019 | 4 BBL | 19,648 MCF | 109 BOE |
| Bent County, CO | #574 | #31 | $56,926,224 | 2 | 09-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 17,166 MCF | 95 BOE |
| Boulder County, CO | #476 | #25 | $265,406,670 | 6 | 09-01-2019 | 2,996 BBL | 54,181 MCF | 401 BOE |
| Broomfield County, CO | #537 | #27 | $99,888,833 | 2 | 09-01-2019 | 1,419 BBL | 20,715 MCF | 162 BOE |
| Cheyenne County, CO | #215 | #13 | $3,376,603,223 | 17 | 09-01-2019 | 71,510 BBL | 654,369 MCF | 6,019 BOE |
| Delta County, CO | #655 | #36 | $24,475,516 | 1 | 09-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 600 MCF | 3 BOE |
| Dolores County, CO | #149 | #9 | $2,565,024,934 | 3 | 09-01-2019 | 412 BBL | 2,633,214 MCF | 14,643 BOE |
| Elbert County, CO | #614 | #33 | $67,797,046 | 4 | 09-01-2019 | 731 BBL | 512 MCF | 27 BOE |
| Fremont County, CO | #612 | #32 | $90,868,545 | 4 | 09-01-2019 | 649 BBL | 1,315 MCF | 29 BOE |
| Garfield County, CO | #29 | #2 | $35,069,999,929 | 16 | 09-01-2019 | 88,996 BBL | 36,986,569 MCF | 208,447 BOE |
| Gunnison County, CO | #367 | #20 | $145,663,553 | 1 | 09-01-2019 | 2 BBL | 245,426 MCF | 1,364 BOE |
| Huerfano County, CO | #313 | #17 | $2,528,211,526 | 1 | 09-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 421,523 MCF | 2,342 BOE |
| Jackson County, CO | #204 | #12 | $553,245,328 | 6 | 09-01-2019 | 178,408 BBL | 171,160 MCF | 6,898 BOE |
| Kiowa County, CO | #454 | #22 | $308,759,136 | 12 | 09-01-2019 | 10,690 BBL | 28,503 MCF | 515 BOE |
| Kit Carson County, CO | #643 | #35 | $70,374,276 | 3 | 09-01-2019 | 133 BBL | 792 MCF | 9 BOE |
| La Plata County, CO | #48 | #4 | $42,474,027,628 | 24 | 09-01-2019 | 1,084 BBL | 19,480,909 MCF | 108,263 BOE |
| Larimer County, CO | #235 | #14 | $717,348,938 | 7 | 09-01-2019 | 86,831 BBL | 314,521 MCF | 4,642 BOE |
| Las Animas County, CO | #119 | #8 | $8,919,618,886 | 2 | 09-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 3,885,418 MCF | 21,585 BOE |
| Lincoln County, CO | #342 | #18 | $591,330,338 | 8 | 09-01-2019 | 48,610 BBL | 29,169 MCF | 1,782 BOE |
| Logan County, CO | #461 | #23 | $288,674,409 | 16 | 09-01-2019 | 10,678 BBL | 20,284 MCF | 469 BOE |
| Mesa County, CO | #115 | #7 | $1,943,973,395 | 9 | 09-01-2019 | 10,218 BBL | 3,907,000 MCF | 22,046 BOE |
| Moffat County, CO | #262 | #16 | $1,951,518,398 | 20 | 09-01-2019 | 20,549 BBL | 549,765 MCF | 3,739 BOE |
| Montezuma County, CO | #32 | #3 | $38,060,606,206 | 5 | 09-01-2019 | 5,395 BBL | 32,561,376 MCF | 181,076 BOE |
| Morgan County, CO | #519 | #26 | $144,357,317 | 10 | 09-01-2019 | 6,166 BBL | 2,772 MCF | 221 BOE |
| Phillips County, CO | #467 | #24 | $58,633,576 | 2 | 09-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 81,198 MCF | 451 BOE |
| Prowers County, CO | #559 | #29 | $87,146,474 | 5 | 09-01-2019 | 137 BBL | 21,999 MCF | 127 BOE |
| Rio Blanco County, CO | #83 | #5 | $17,142,748,785 | 27 | 09-01-2019 | 271,866 BBL | 7,668,331 MCF | 51,664 BOE |
| Routt County, CO | #555 | #28 | $94,994,790 | 10 | 09-01-2019 | 3,194 BBL | 5,084 MCF | 135 BOE |
| San Miguel County, CO | #398 | #21 | $950,866,472 | 1 | 09-01-2019 | 98 BBL | 178,977 MCF | 998 BOE |
| Sedgwick County, CO | #641 | #34 | $3,626,317 | 2 | 09-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 1,922 MCF | 11 BOE |
| Washington County, CO | #356 | #19 | $935,387,347 | 23 | 09-01-2019 | 32,228 BBL | 77,561 MCF | 1,505 BOE |
| Weld County, CO | #1 | #1 | $96,115,581,259 | 53 | 09-01-2019 | 13,743,635 BBL | 76,955,700 MCF | 885,651 BOE |
| Yuma County, CO | #244 | #15 | $2,943,346,617 | 9 | 09-01-2019 | 0 BBL | 772,181 MCF | 4,290 BOE |