Montana Oil & Gas Activity
Montana statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1986 and contains information on the 41,676 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. Montana is ranked #13 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Jun 2021. 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 1986 and go through Jun 2021.
Montana State Summary Stats
| Montana Oil & Gas State Income: | $0 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #13 |
Montana Map of Current Permits and Wells
Approved Permit
Oil Well
Gas Well
Other
Tier 1 Acreage
Tier 2 Acreage
Tier 3 Acreage
Fringe Acreage
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Montana Frequently Asked Questions
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does Montana rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | Montana currently ranks #13 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in Montana so far this year? | Montana has had 41,676 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Montana? | There have been 55 permits approved in Montana. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Montana? | 351 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in Montana |
| How many active producers are there in Montana? | There are currently 143 active producers in the state of Montana. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in Montana? | 3,915 feet is the average depth of a well in Montana. |
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Montana Oil & Gas Activity Stats
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 41,666 | 41,676 | Up | 0.02% |
| Total Producing Wells | 8,448 | 8,041 | Down | -4.82% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 20% | 19% | Down | -5% |
| Active Producers | 154 | 143 | Down | -7% |
| Total Permits | 73 | 55 | Down | -25% |
| Average Well Depth | 3,912 | 3,915 | Up | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 322 | 351 | Up | 9% |
Insight Scores
Political Risk ScoreTM
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Sep 2021 | 120.5M BBL | 494.3M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 3 | New Mexico | Oct 2021 | 39.4M BBL | 196.7M MCF |
| # 4 | Louisiana | Sep 2021 | 1.7M BBL | 316M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Oct 2021 | 36.6M BBL | 99.9M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | Sep 2021 | 12.5M BBL | 175.2M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Jun 2021 | 9.8M BBL | 187.7M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | Sep 2021 | 5.8M BBL | 69.5M MCF |
| # 10 | Arkansas | Apr 2021 | 246.5K BBL | 38.5M MCF |
| # 11 | Utah | Jul 2021 | 3M BBL | 21.3M MCF |
| # 11 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 12 | Mississippi | Sep 2021 | 1.2M BBL | 19.3M MCF |
| # 13 | Montana | Jun 2021 | 1.4M BBL | 8.4M MCF |
| # 14 | Kansas | Aug 2021 | 0 BBL | 10M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Aug 2021 | 386K BBL | 6.7M MCF |
| # 16 | Michigan | May 2021 | 244K BBL | 2.8M MCF |
| # 18 | California | Mar 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Annual Montana Oil & Gas Production
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Montana Oil & Gas Wells Completed by Year
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Montana Oil & Gas Permits by Year
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Browse All Producing Montana Companies
Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in Montana
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plano, TX | Jun 2021 | 1.3M BBL | 586 | 1 |
| Kraken Operating, LLC | Houston, TX | Jun 2021 | 265K BBL | 64 | 17 |
| Continental Resources Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | Jun 2021 | 216.7K BBL | 316 | N/A |
| Scout Energy Management LLC | Dallas, TX | Jun 2021 | 170.8K BBL | 2,499 | N/A |
| XTO Energy Inc. | Fort Worth, TX | Jun 2021 | 106K BBL | 141 | N/A |
| Oasis Petroleum North America LLC | Houston, TX | Jun 2021 | 82.4K BBL | 88 | N/A |
| Enerplus Resources USA Corporation | Denver, CO | Jun 2021 | 74.6K BBL | 176 | 2 |
| NorthWestern Corporation | Butte, MT | Jun 2021 | 72.2K BBL | 1,117 | N/A |
| White Rock Oil & Gas, LLC | Plano, TX | Jun 2021 | 59.3K BBL | 105 | N/A |
| Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation | Denver, CO | Jun 2021 | 57K BBL | 74 | N/A |
| Petro-Hunt, LLC | Dallas, TX | Jun 2021 | 41.1K BBL | 37 | 4 |
| Contango Resources, Inc. | Houston, TX | Jun 2021 | 36.5K BBL | 50 | N/A |
| Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP | Houston, TX | Jun 2021 | 27.6K BBL | 50 | N/A |
| Slawson Exploration Company Inc | Denver, CO | Jun 2021 | 25K BBL | 38 | N/A |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | Big Piney, WY | Jun 2021 | 24.9K BBL | 42 | N/A |
| Grayson Mill Operating, LLC | Houston, TX | Jun 2021 | 22.6K BBL | 29 | N/A |
| Legacy Reserves Operating LP | Midland, TX | Jun 2021 | 17.3K BBL | 34 | N/A |
| Citation Oil & Gas Corp. | Houston, TX | Jun 2021 | 14.9K BBL | 38 | N/A |
| Somont Oil Company, Inc. | Oilmont, MT | Jun 2021 | 11.2K BBL | 384 | N/A |
| Synergy Offshore LLC | Houston, TX | Jun 2021 | 10.2K BBL | 267 | N/A |
| Samson Oil and Gas USA, Inc. | Denver, CO | Jun 2021 | 9.2K BBL | 14 | N/A |
| Ovintiv USA Inc. | The Woodlands, TX | Jun 2021 | 8.9K BBL | 27 | N/A |
| Prima Exploration, Inc. | N/A | Jun 2021 | 7.7K BBL | 8 | 5 |
| Wesco Operating, Inc. | Casper, WY | Jun 2021 | 6.9K BBL | 16 | N/A |
| Northern Oil Production, Inc. | Bozeman, MT | Jun 2021 | 6.3K BBL | 35 | N/A |
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Browse All Producing Montana Properties
Montana Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit | Montana | Fallon County | 52.5M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP |
| Unit | Montana | Fallon County | 20.6M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP |
| Unit | Montana | Powder River County | 20.6M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Richardson Operating Company |
| ELOB | Montana | Fallon County | 16.8M BBL | Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP,Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| Unit | Montana | Wibaux County | 16.1M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Shell Western E & P Inc. |
| Unit | Montana | Fallon County | 8.9M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| EBET2 | Montana | Carbon County | 8.5M BBL | Contango Resources, Inc. |
| UNIT | Montana | Fallon County | 6.9M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Shell Western E & P Inc. |
| Coral Creek | Montana | Fallon County | 6.2M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| BCCMU | Montana | Powder River County | 6.2M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| EBM2 | Montana | Carbon County | 5.7M BBL | Contango Resources, Inc. |
| UNIT | Montana | Fallon County | 5.5M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| Unit | Montana | Fallon County | 4.6M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| UNIT | Montana | Wibaux County | 4.3M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| Cabin Creek | Montana | Fallon County | 3.8M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| Pennel | Montana | Fallon County | 3.3M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP |
| EPU | Montana | Roosevelt County | 3M BBL | Ballard Petroleum Holdings LLC,Murphy Exploration and Production Co.,Poplar Resources LLC |
| BCU | Montana | Rosebud County | 2.7M BBL | True Oil LLC |
| SWCBSU | Montana | Glacier County | 2.5M BBL | FX Drilling Company, Inc. |
| Crusch | Montana | Roosevelt County | 2.4M BBL | White Rock Oil & Gas, LLC |
| Unit | Montana | Powder River County | 2.4M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| SCCBSU | Montana | Glacier County | 2M BBL | Mercury Exploration Co.,Quicksilver Resources, Inc.,Synergy Offshore LLC |
| Tribal 355 | Montana | Glacier County | 1.7M BBL | MOGO Reagan, LLC,Omimex Canada, Ltd. |
| Unit | Montana | Fallon County | 1.7M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| Red Creek | Montana | Glacier County | 1.7M BBL | Montalban Oil & Gas Operations, Inc. |
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Montana Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | Production Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County, MT | #631 | #19 | $0 | 4 | Jun 2021 | 3.7K BBL | 0 MCF | 125.87 BOE |
| Blaine County, MT | #388 | #6 | $0 | 7 | Jun 2021 | 18.9K BBL | 232.3K MCF | 1.9K BOE |
| Carbon County, MT | #436 | #8 | $0 | 1 | Jun 2021 | 23.5K BBL | 77.5K MCF | 1.2K BOE |
| Carter County, MT | #693 | #25 | $0 | 1 | Jun 2021 | 1K BBL | 0 MCF | 35.87 BOE |
| Chouteau County, MT | #580 | #17 | $0 | 2 | Jun 2021 | 0 BBL | 46.1K MCF | 256.53 BOE |
| Daniels County, MT | #702 | #26 | $0 | 1 | Jun 2021 | 938 BBL | 0 MCF | 31.27 BOE |
| Dawson County, MT | #427 | #7 | $0 | 4 | Jun 2021 | 36.1K BBL | 23.6K MCF | 1.3K BOE |
| Fallon County, MT | #193 | #3 | $0 | 8 | Jun 2021 | 235.4K BBL | 466.8K MCF | 10.4K BOE |
| Fergus County, MT | #743 | #30 | $0 | 1 | Jun 2021 | 0 BBL | 636 MCF | 3.53 BOE |
| Garfield County, MT | #703 | #27 | $0 | 3 | Jun 2021 | 804 BBL | 161 MCF | 27.7 BOE |
| Glacier County, MT | #479 | #13 | $0 | 18 | Jun 2021 | 20.9K BBL | 28K MCF | 852.53 BOE |
| Hill County, MT | #456 | #11 | $0 | 6 | Jun 2021 | 36 BBL | 185.8K MCF | 1K BOE |
| Liberty County, MT | #587 | #18 | $0 | 13 | Jun 2021 | 2.3K BBL | 29.2K MCF | 240.4 BOE |
| McCone County, MT | #740 | #29 | $0 | 1 | Jun 2021 | 134 BBL | 0 MCF | 4.47 BOE |
| Musselshell County, MT | #572 | #16 | $0 | 10 | Jun 2021 | 8.5K BBL | 154 MCF | 286.57 BOE |
| Petroleum County, MT | #685 | #24 | $0 | 2 | Jun 2021 | 1.3K BBL | 0 MCF | 46.23 BOE |
| Phillips County, MT | #328 | #5 | $0 | 3 | Jun 2021 | 0 BBL | 575.7K MCF | 3.1K BOE |
| Pondera County, MT | #674 | #23 | $0 | 9 | Jun 2021 | 987 BBL | 4K MCF | 55.23 BOE |
| Powder River County, MT | #111 | #1 | $0 | 2 | Jun 2021 | 165.6K BBL | 5.3M MCF | 35K BOE |
| Prairie County, MT | #670 | #21 | $0 | 1 | Jun 2021 | 1.8K BBL | 600 MCF | 64.8 BOE |
| Richland County, MT | #125 | #2 | $0 | 31 | Jun 2021 | 641K BBL | 1M MCF | 27.1K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, MT | #232 | #4 | $0 | 19 | Jun 2021 | 159.7K BBL | 245.4K MCF | 6.6K BOE |
| Rosebud County, MT | #557 | #15 | $0 | 9 | Jun 2021 | 10.1K BBL | 266 MCF | 338.37 BOE |
| Sheridan County, MT | #446 | #10 | $0 | 18 | Jun 2021 | 31.8K BBL | 16.2K MCF | 1.1K BOE |
| Stillwater County, MT | #653 | #20 | $0 | 2 | Jun 2021 | 2.2K BBL | 1.4K MCF | 84.37 BOE |
| Sweet Grass County, MT | #748 | #31 | $0 | 1 | Jun 2021 | 0 BBL | 363 MCF | 2 BOE |
| Teton County, MT | #672 | #22 | $0 | 9 | Jun 2021 | 1.8K BBL | 252 MCF | 63.1 BOE |
| Toole County, MT | #445 | #9 | $0 | 39 | Jun 2021 | 13.3K BBL | 127.8K MCF | 1.1K BOE |
| Valley County, MT | #525 | #14 | $0 | 3 | Jun 2021 | 5.2K BBL | 52.7K MCF | 469 BOE |
| Wibaux County, MT | #473 | #12 | $0 | 5 | Jun 2021 | 23.4K BBL | 20.7K MCF | 896.17 BOE |
| Yellowstone County, MT | #725 | #28 | $0 | 4 | Jun 2021 | 384 BBL | 1 MCF | 12.8 BOE |
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com