Michigan Oil & Gas Activity
Michigan statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1982 and contains information on the 84,552 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. Michigan is ranked #15 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Dec 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 Jan 1982 and go through Dec 2020.
Michigan State Summary Stats
| Michigan Oil & Gas State Income: | $35,553,441,948 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #15 |
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Michigan Frequently Asked Questions
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does Michigan rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | Michigan currently ranks #15 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in Michigan so far this year? | Michigan has had 84,552 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Michigan? | There have been 0 permits approved in Michigan. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Michigan? | 143 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in Michigan |
| How many active producers are there in Michigan? | There are currently 85 active producers in the state of Michigan. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in Michigan? | 4,100 feet is the average depth of a well in Michigan. |
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Michigan Oil & Gas Activity Stats
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 84,545 | 84,552 | Up | 0.01% |
| Total Producing Wells | 10,415 | 5,987 | Down | -42.52% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 12% | 7% | Down | -43% |
| Active Producers | 119 | 85 | Down | -29% |
| Total Permits | 0 | 0 | Flat | 0% |
| Average Well Depth | 4,100 | 4,100 | Flat | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 142 | 143 | Up | 1% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | May 2021 | 123.1M BBL | 514.6M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2020 | 86.9K BBL | 649.2M MCF |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Jun 2021 | 33.2M BBL | 171.3M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Jun 2021 | 35.1M BBL | 93.9M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | May 2021 | 12.9M BBL | 183.2M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Feb 2021 | 7M BBL | 143.6M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | May 2021 | 6.2M BBL | 72.4M MCF |
| # 10 | Arkansas | Dec 2020 | 253.5K BBL | 40.1M MCF |
| # 11 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 11 | Montana | May 2021 | 1.5M BBL | 8.9M MCF |
| # 12 | Kansas | Apr 2021 | 0 BBL | 9.8M MCF |
| # 12 | Mississippi | May 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 13 | Alabama | Apr 2021 | 386.1K BBL | 6.3M MCF |
| # 14 | Utah | Mar 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 14 | California | Oct 2020 | 361.8K BBL | 5.3M MCF |
| # 15 | Michigan | Dec 2020 | 305.1K BBL | 3.2M MCF |
| # 16 | Louisiana | May 2021 | 204.6K BBL | 1.9M MCF |
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Annual Michigan Oil & Gas Production
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Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in Michigan
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREITBURN OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Houston, TX | Dec 2020 | 118.2K BBL | 1,020 | N/A |
| LAMBDA ENERGY RESOURCES LLC | Houston, TX | Dec 2020 | 107.6K BBL | 525 | N/A |
| MUSKEGON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY | Mount Pleasant, MI | Dec 2020 | 97.1K BBL | 803 | N/A |
| V C P MICHIGAN, LLC | Gaylord, MI | Dec 2020 | 74.2K BBL | 808 | N/A |
| WEST BAY EXPLORATION COMPANY | Traverse City, MI | Dec 2020 | 68.4K BBL | 54 | N/A |
| JORDAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | Traverse City, MI | Dec 2020 | 40K BBL | 325 | N/A |
| SAVOY ENERGY LP | Traverse City, MI | Dec 2020 | 35.9K BBL | 37 | N/A |
| TAI INC dba TRENDWELL ANTRIM INC | Rockford, MI | Dec 2020 | 35.7K BBL | 299 | N/A |
| CORE ENERGY LLC | Traverse City, MI | Dec 2020 | 33.2K BBL | 26 | N/A |
| DELTA OIL CO INC | Oak Brook, IL | Dec 2020 | 29.2K BBL | 306 | N/A |
| H R F EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION LLC | Gaylord, MI | Dec 2020 | 25.9K BBL | 100 | N/A |
| PAXTON RESOURCES LLC | Gaylord, MI | Dec 2020 | 24.4K BBL | 141 | N/A |
| COBRA OIL AND GAS CORPORATION | Wichita Falls, TX | Dec 2020 | 23.4K BBL | 14 | N/A |
| NU ENERGY OPERATING INC | Gaylord, MI | Dec 2020 | 23.2K BBL | 180 | N/A |
| SUMMIT PETROLEUM COMPANY LLC | Traverse City, MI | Dec 2020 | 20.9K BBL | 416 | N/A |
| WOLVERINE GAS AND OIL COMPANY OF MICHIGAN LLC | Grand Rapids, MI | Dec 2020 | 12.3K BBL | 11 | N/A |
| W B OSBORN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS LTD | San Antonio, TX | Dec 2020 | 11.4K BBL | 12 | N/A |
| LAYLINE OIL AND GAS LLC | Houston, TX | Dec 2020 | 10.7K BBL | 64 | N/A |
| TRENDWELL ENERGY CORPORATION | Rockford, MI | Dec 2020 | 9.2K BBL | 43 | N/A |
| GOODALE ENTERPRISES LLC | Grand Rapids, MI | Dec 2020 | 5.6K BBL | 169 | N/A |
| FEDERATED OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES INC | Traverse City, MI | Dec 2020 | 4.9K BBL | 12 | N/A |
| LEASE MANAGEMENT INC | Mount Pleasant, MI | Dec 2020 | 4.6K BBL | 72 | N/A |
| MUZYL OIL CORP | Gaylord, MI | Dec 2020 | 4.3K BBL | 37 | N/A |
| ANTRIM DEVELOPMENT CORP | Traverse City, MI | Dec 2020 | 3.6K BBL | 33 | N/A |
| HOY PRODUCTION LLC | Johannesburg, MI | Dec 2020 | 3.4K BBL | 31 | N/A |
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Michigan Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORWICH UNIT TRACT 4 | Michigan | Missaukee County | 176.2M BBL | MERIT ENERGY CO |
| NORWICH UNIT TRACT 5 | Michigan | Missaukee County | 80.9M BBL | MERIT ENERGY CO |
| STATE BEAVER CREEK | Michigan | Crawford County | 77.1M BBL | UNION OIL CO OF CALIFORNIA |
| STATE BRILEY | Michigan | Montmorency County | 74.2M BBL | DOMINION MIDWEST ENERGY INC |
| STATE KALKASKA | Michigan | Kalkaska County | 72M BBL | C M S OIL AND GAS CO |
| STATE BEAVER CREEK | Michigan | Crawford County | 63.9M BBL | MERCURY EXPLORATION CO |
| STATE LOUD | Michigan | Montmorency County | 59.8M BBL | DOMINION MIDWEST ENERGY INC |
| STATE LOUD | Michigan | Montmorency County | 55.1M BBL | SWEPI LP |
| STATE CHESTER | Michigan | Otsego County | 53.8M BBL | FRUEHAUF ANTRIM LP |
| NORWICH UNIT TRACT 9 | Michigan | Missaukee County | 52.3M BBL | MERIT ENERGY CO |
| HORNER, F S | Michigan | Missaukee County | 47.6M BBL | MERIT ENERGY CO |
| STATE CHESTER VENTURE | Michigan | Otsego County | 44.8M BBL | FRUEHAUF ANTRIM LP |
| LAKES OF THE NORTH | Michigan | Antrim County | 39.8M BBL | DOMINION MIDWEST ENERGY INC |
| STATE MAPLE FOREST | Michigan | Crawford County | 39M BBL | DOMINION MIDWEST ENERGY INC |
| STATE CHARLTON | Michigan | Otsego County | 29.9M BBL | TERRA ENERGY LTD |
| NORWICH UNIT TRACT 6 | Michigan | Roscommon County | 28.5M BBL | MERIT ENERGY CO |
| STATE CHARLTON | Michigan | Otsego County | 27.5M BBL | MUSKEGON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY |
| STATE CHARLTON | Michigan | Otsego County | 24.9M BBL | MUSKEGON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY |
| STATE OSSINEKE | Michigan | Alpena County | 24.7M BBL | DOMINION MIDWEST ENERGY INC |
| STATE BEAVER CREEK (DRZ3) | Michigan | Crawford County | 23.1M BBL | MERCURY EXPLORATION CO |
| STATE CHARLTON | Michigan | Otsego County | 21.4M BBL | TERRA ENERGY LTD |
| TOWER | Michigan | Otsego County | 21.4M BBL | ANTRIM DEVELOPMENT CORP |
| STATE ALBERT | Michigan | Montmorency County | 19.6M BBL | TRENDWELL ENERGY CORPORATION |
| STATE BRILEY | Michigan | Montmorency County | 19.2M BBL | DELTA OIL CO INC |
| BIG WOLF LAKE | Michigan | Montmorency County | 18.1M BBL | MUSKEGON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY |
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Michigan Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | Production Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona County, MI | #459 | #9 | $644,731,608 | 5 | Dec 2020 | 0 BBL | 151.8K MCF | 843.57 BOE |
| Allegan County, MI | #613 | #30 | $82,997,665 | 5 | Dec 2020 | 2.8K BBL | 522 MCF | 98.23 BOE |
| Alpena County, MI | #466 | #10 | $1,488,986,543 | 7 | Dec 2020 | 0 BBL | 141K MCF | 783.8 BOE |
| Antrim County, MI | #392 | #4 | $2,143,075,272 | 6 | Dec 2020 | 0 BBL | 279.5K MCF | 1.5K BOE |
| Arenac County, MI | #540 | #22 | $280,886,535 | 14 | Dec 2020 | 5.2K BBL | 10K MCF | 291.2 BOE |
| Barry County, MI | #681 | #42 | $11,756,801 | 2 | Dec 2020 | 672 BBL | 0 MCF | 22.4 BOE |
| Bay County, MI | #472 | #11 | $666,788,307 | 6 | Dec 2020 | 19.4K BBL | 8.6K MCF | 700.27 BOE |
| Benzie County, MI | #545 | #23 | $447,871,642 | 2 | Dec 2020 | 6.1K BBL | 9.9K MCF | 264.03 BOE |
| Calhoun County, MI | #484 | #13 | $457,382,673 | 6 | Dec 2020 | 17.2K BBL | 0 MCF | 575.87 BOE |
| Cheboygan County, MI | #657 | #37 | $175,890,051 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 1.4K BBL | 127 MCF | 48.1 BOE |
| Clare County, MI | #476 | #12 | $301,287,748 | 7 | Dec 2020 | 16.2K BBL | 17K MCF | 636.2 BOE |
| Crawford County, MI | #491 | #15 | $830,269,452 | 5 | Dec 2020 | 10.9K BBL | 26.2K MCF | 509.9 BOE |
| Eaton County, MI | #714 | #46 | $24,646,967 | 2 | Dec 2020 | 201 BBL | 0 MCF | 6.7 BOE |
| Genesee County, MI | #703 | #44 | $7,151,905 | 2 | Dec 2020 | 321 BBL | 0 MCF | 10.7 BOE |
| Gladwin County, MI | #451 | #8 | $240,542,489 | 9 | Dec 2020 | 18.4K BBL | 50.3K MCF | 928.03 BOE |
| Grand Traverse County, MI | #506 | #17 | $1,580,451,552 | 10 | Dec 2020 | 8.6K BBL | 18.6K MCF | 405.23 BOE |
| Hillsdale County, MI | #727 | #50 | $45,135,987 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 60 BBL | 0 MCF | 2 BOE |
| Ingham County, MI | #668 | #39 | $305,275,984 | 3 | Dec 2020 | 920 BBL | 0 MCF | 30.67 BOE |
| Isabella County, MI | #516 | #18 | $157,992,382 | 6 | Dec 2020 | 11K BBL | 0 MCF | 369.67 BOE |
| Jackson County, MI | #385 | #3 | $916,028,299 | 3 | Dec 2020 | 39.2K BBL | 69.6K MCF | 1.6K BOE |
| Kalamazoo County, MI | #505 | #16 | $52,538,588 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 12.3K BBL | 0 MCF | 413.23 BOE |
| Kalkaska County, MI | #427 | #6 | $2,273,862,189 | 7 | Dec 2020 | 9.7K BBL | 143.3K MCF | 1.1K BOE |
| Kent County, MI | #617 | #31 | $50,292,955 | 3 | Dec 2020 | 2.8K BBL | 0 MCF | 93.37 BOE |
| Lenawee County, MI | #645 | #35 | $144,063,719 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 1.8K BBL | 0 MCF | 61.93 BOE |
| Livingston County, MI | #667 | #38 | $125,242,603 | 6 | Dec 2020 | 922 BBL | 0 MCF | 30.73 BOE |
| Macomb County, MI | #717 | #48 | $25,873,391 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 172 BBL | 0 MCF | 5.73 BOE |
| Manistee County, MI | #432 | #7 | $3,940,571,766 | 13 | Dec 2020 | 13.8K BBL | 106K MCF | 1K BOE |
| Mecosta County, MI | #568 | #25 | $90,902,274 | 3 | Dec 2020 | 6.2K BBL | 0 MCF | 209.67 BOE |
| Midland County, MI | #601 | #28 | $82,802,978 | 4 | Dec 2020 | 3.6K BBL | 0 MCF | 120.87 BOE |
| Missaukee County, MI | #539 | #21 | $448,107,414 | 5 | Dec 2020 | 6.2K BBL | 11.1K MCF | 296.1 BOE |
| Montcalm County, MI | #567 | #24 | $34,740,881 | 7 | Dec 2020 | 6.3K BBL | 0 MCF | 212.1 BOE |
| Montmorency County, MI | #255 | #2 | $6,028,085,546 | 13 | Dec 2020 | 4 BBL | 949.5K MCF | 5.2K BOE |
| Muskegon County, MI | #731 | #51 | $66,933,332 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 32 BBL | 0 MCF | 1.07 BOE |
| Newaygo County, MI | #654 | #36 | $41,302,601 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 1.5K BBL | 0 MCF | 50.5 BOE |
| Oakland County, MI | #603 | #29 | $306,875,729 | 4 | Dec 2020 | 3.2K BBL | 1.2K MCF | 116.23 BOE |
| Oceana County, MI | #715 | #47 | $44,048,321 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 198 BBL | 0 MCF | 6.6 BOE |
| Ogemaw County, MI | #487 | #14 | $470,357,351 | 8 | Dec 2020 | 9.8K BBL | 17.2K MCF | 529.37 BOE |
| Osceola County, MI | #529 | #20 | $350,874,466 | 7 | Dec 2020 | 5.1K BBL | 26.2K MCF | 328.47 BOE |
| Oscoda County, MI | #409 | #5 | $1,072,672,132 | 9 | Dec 2020 | 775 BBL | 230.6K MCF | 1.3K BOE |
| Otsego County, MI | #234 | #1 | $7,398,061,777 | 15 | Dec 2020 | 33.7K BBL | 980.6K MCF | 6.5K BOE |
| Ottawa County, MI | #639 | #34 | $30,321,193 | 6 | Dec 2020 | 2K BBL | 0 MCF | 69 BOE |
| Presque Isle County, MI | #596 | #27 | $354,472,578 | 5 | Dec 2020 | 3.4K BBL | 4.8K MCF | 142.2 BOE |
| Roscommon County, MI | #634 | #32 | $87,239,862 | 4 | Dec 2020 | 2.1K BBL | 0 MCF | 72.5 BOE |
| Saginaw County, MI | #675 | #41 | $16,185,907 | 4 | Dec 2020 | 745 BBL | 0 MCF | 24.83 BOE |
| Shiawassee County, MI | #710 | #45 | $4,885,390 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 231 BBL | 0 MCF | 7.7 BOE |
| St. Clair County, MI | #670 | #40 | $137,070,433 | 4 | Dec 2020 | 531 BBL | 1.9K MCF | 28.57 BOE |
| Tuscola County, MI | #636 | #33 | $53,442,971 | 3 | Dec 2020 | 2.1K BBL | 0 MCF | 70.63 BOE |
| Van Buren County, MI | #702 | #43 | $4,986,135 | 2 | Dec 2020 | 380 BBL | 0 MCF | 12.67 BOE |
| Washtenaw County, MI | #517 | #19 | $141,381,206 | 3 | Dec 2020 | 10.9K BBL | 0 MCF | 366.4 BOE |
| Wayne County, MI | #582 | #26 | $98,926,700 | 2 | Dec 2020 | 4.3K BBL | 3K MCF | 160.9 BOE |
| Wexford County, MI | #721 | #49 | $56,592,164 | 1 | Dec 2020 | 93 BBL | 148 MCF | 3.93 BOE |
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