Montana Oil & Gas Activity
Montana statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1986 and contains information on the 41,757 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 May 2023. 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 Aug 2023.
Montana State Summary Stats
| Montana Oil & Gas State Income: | $0 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #13 |
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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 41,757 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Montana? | There have been 7 permits approved in Montana. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Montana? | 419 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 139 active producers in the state of Montana. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in Montana? | 3,933 feet is the average depth of a well in Montana. |
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Montana Oil & Gas Activity Stats
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 41,708 | 41,757 | Up | 0.12% |
| Total Producing Wells | 8,729 | 8,349 | Down | -4.35% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 21% | 20% | Down | -4% |
| Active Producers | 164 | 139 | Down | -15% |
| Total Permits | 13 | 7 | Down | -46% |
| Average Well Depth | 3,924 | 3,933 | Up | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 371 | 419 | Up | 13% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | May 2023 | 130.5M BBL | 582.3M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2022 | BBL | MCF |
| # 3 | New Mexico | Jun 2023 | 50.8M BBL | 237.8M MCF |
| # 4 | North Dakota | Jun 2023 | 32.4M BBL | 94.6M MCF |
| # 5 | Colorado | May 2023 | 14M BBL | 180.2M MCF |
| # 5 | Louisiana | May 2023 | 1.4M BBL | 160.1M MCF |
| # 6 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 2.1M BBL | 224.6M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Feb 2023 | 15.6M BBL | 138.9M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | May 2023 | 8.9M BBL | 119.9M MCF |
| # 10 | Utah | Mar 2023 | 4.1M BBL | 21.7M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Nov 2022 | BBL | MCF |
| # 11 | Arkansas | Sep 2022 | 412.3K BBL | 37.7M MCF |
| # 12 | Mississippi | May 2023 | 1.2M BBL | 16.1M MCF |
| # 13 | Montana | May 2023 | 1.8M BBL | 9.7M MCF |
| # 13 | Kansas | Apr 2023 | BBL | MCF |
| # 14 | Michigan | Dec 2022 | 135.8K BBL | 95.3K MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Mar 2023 | BBL | MCF |
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Annual Montana Oil & Gas Production
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Montana Oil & Gas Permits by Year
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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 | May 2023 | 1.3M BBL | 565 | N/A |
| Kraken Operating, LLC | Houston, TX | May 2023 | 651.8K BBL | 119 | 5 |
| White Rock Oil & Gas, LLC | Plano, TX | May 2023 | 284.6K BBL | 316 | N/A |
| Continental Resources Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | May 2023 | 208K BBL | 315 | N/A |
| Scout Energy Management LLC | Dallas, TX | May 2023 | 155.8K BBL | 2,481 | N/A |
| EMEP Operating, LLC | Houston, TX | May 2023 | 129.1K BBL | 255 | N/A |
| XTO Energy Inc. | Fort Worth, TX | May 2023 | 107.5K BBL | 129 | N/A |
| Prima Exploration, Inc. | N/A | May 2023 | 96K BBL | 19 | N/A |
| Enerplus Resources USA Corporation | Denver, CO | May 2023 | 88.2K BBL | 168 | N/A |
| Oasis Petroleum North America LLC | Houston, TX | May 2023 | 70.7K BBL | 88 | N/A |
| NorthWestern Corporation | Butte, MT | May 2023 | 68.4K BBL | 1,104 | N/A |
| Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation | Denver, CO | May 2023 | 50K BBL | 75 | N/A |
| Petro-Hunt, LLC | Dallas, TX | May 2023 | 39.3K BBL | 40 | N/A |
| Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP | Houston, TX | May 2023 | 31.8K BBL | 57 | N/A |
| Contango Resources, Inc. | Houston, TX | May 2023 | 31.2K BBL | 48 | N/A |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | Big Piney, WY | May 2023 | 23.2K BBL | 42 | N/A |
| Slawson Exploration Company Inc | Denver, CO | May 2023 | 22.7K BBL | 38 | N/A |
| Citation Oil & Gas Corp. | Houston, TX | May 2023 | 16.5K BBL | 45 | N/A |
| Legacy Reserves Operating LP | Midland, TX | May 2023 | 15.4K BBL | 32 | N/A |
| MCR, LLC | Shelby, MT | May 2023 | 13.4K BBL | 201 | N/A |
| Montalban Oil & Gas Operations, Inc. | Cut Bank, MT | May 2023 | 12.1K BBL | 243 | N/A |
| Ovintiv USA Inc. | The Woodlands, TX | May 2023 | 11.7K BBL | 30 | N/A |
| Grayson Mill Operating, LLC | Houston, TX | May 2023 | 10.4K BBL | 15 | N/A |
| Samson Oil and Gas USA, Inc. | Denver, CO | May 2023 | 10.3K BBL | 12 | N/A |
| New Horizon Resources LLC | Houston, TX | May 2023 | 9.7K BBL | 225 | N/A |
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Montana Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit | Montana | Fallon County | 54.4M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Shell Western E & P Inc. |
| Unit | Montana | Powder River County | 31.9M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Richardson Operating Company |
| Unit | Montana | Fallon County | 21.1M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Shell Western E & P Inc. |
| Unit | Montana | Wibaux County | 17.3M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Shell Western E & P Inc. |
| ELOB | Montana | Fallon County | 16.5M BBL | Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP,Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| Unit | Montana | Fallon County | 9.6M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP |
| EBET2 | Montana | Carbon County | 8.9M BBL | Contango Resources, Inc.,Grizzly Operating, LLC |
| UNIT | Montana | Fallon County | 7M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Shell Western E & P Inc. |
| Coral Creek | Montana | Fallon County | 6.5M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP |
| BCCMU | Montana | Powder River County | 6.2M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Richardson Operating Company |
| EBM2 | Montana | Carbon County | 5.9M BBL | Contango Resources, Inc. |
| UNIT | Montana | Fallon County | 5.2M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP |
| Unit | Montana | Fallon County | 4.8M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP |
| UNIT | Montana | Wibaux County | 3.9M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC |
| Cabin Creek | Montana | Fallon County | 3.9M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP |
| Pennel | Montana | Fallon County | 3.4M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Shell Western E & P Inc. |
| Mystery Creek | Montana | Fallon County | 3.3M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Wesco Operating, Inc. |
| EPU | Montana | Roosevelt County | 3.1M BBL | Ballard Petroleum Holdings LLC,Murphy Exploration and Production Co.,Poplar Resources LLC |
| Crusch | Montana | Roosevelt County | 3M BBL | White Rock Oil & Gas, LLC |
| Breed Creek Unit | Montana | Rosebud County | 2.7M BBL | True Oil LLC |
| SWCBSU | Montana | Glacier County | 2.2M BBL | FX Drilling Company, Inc. |
| SCCBSU | Montana | Glacier County | 2M BBL | Mercury Exploration Co.,New Horizon Resources LLC,Quicksilver Resources, Inc.,Synergy Offshore LLC |
| Federal | Montana | Powder River County | 1.8M BBL | Denbury Onshore, LLC,Encore Operating LP,Richardson Operating Company |
| Federal | Montana | Fallon County | 1.8M BBL | Fidelity Exploration & Production Co.,Scout Energy Management LLC,WBI Production, Inc. |
| Federal | Montana | Phillips County | 1.8M BBL | Fidelity Exploration & Production Co.,Scout Energy Management LLC,WBI Production, Inc.,Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company |
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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 | #577 | #20 | $0 | 5 | May 2023 | 3.5K BBL | 0 MCF | 117 BOE |
| Blaine County, MT | #370 | #6 | $0 | 7 | May 2023 | 21K BBL | 211.9K MCF | 1.8K BOE |
| Carbon County, MT | #427 | #10 | $0 | 1 | May 2023 | 21.6K BBL | 75.5K MCF | 1.1K BOE |
| Carter County, MT | #636 | #27 | $0 | 1 | May 2023 | 552 BBL | 0 MCF | 18.4 BOE |
| Chouteau County, MT | #546 | #17 | $0 | 2 | May 2023 | 0 BBL | 42.9K MCF | 238.9 BOE |
| Daniels County, MT | #632 | #26 | $0 | 1 | May 2023 | 599 BBL | 0 MCF | 19.97 BOE |
| Dawson County, MT | #425 | #9 | $0 | 4 | May 2023 | 31K BBL | 21.9K MCF | 1.1K BOE |
| Fallon County, MT | #196 | #3 | $0 | 7 | May 2023 | 236.8K BBL | 426K MCF | 10.2K BOE |
| Fergus County, MT | #658 | #30 | $0 | 1 | May 2023 | 0 BBL | 586 MCF | 3.27 BOE |
| Garfield County, MT | #648 | #28 | $0 | 3 | May 2023 | 264 BBL | 103 MCF | 9.37 BOE |
| Glacier County, MT | #436 | #11 | $0 | 15 | May 2023 | 21.2K BBL | 62.4K MCF | 1K BOE |
| Hill County, MT | #448 | #13 | $0 | 5 | May 2023 | 14 BBL | 171.4K MCF | 952.53 BOE |
| Liberty County, MT | #540 | #16 | $0 | 11 | May 2023 | 2.5K BBL | 32.5K MCF | 264.7 BOE |
| McCone County, MT | #652 | #29 | $0 | 1 | May 2023 | 174 BBL | 0 MCF | 5.8 BOE |
| Musselshell County, MT | #553 | #18 | $0 | 10 | May 2023 | 6.1K BBL | 0 MCF | 204.6 BOE |
| Petroleum County, MT | #626 | #25 | $0 | 2 | May 2023 | 749 BBL | 0 MCF | 24.97 BOE |
| Phillips County, MT | #323 | #5 | $0 | 4 | May 2023 | 0 BBL | 533.4K MCF | 2.9K BOE |
| Pondera County, MT | #555 | #19 | $0 | 11 | May 2023 | 4.3K BBL | 9.3K MCF | 196.77 BOE |
| Powder River County, MT | #108 | #2 | $0 | 2 | May 2023 | 123.1K BBL | 6M MCF | 37.5K BOE |
| Prairie County, MT | #604 | #23 | $0 | 1 | May 2023 | 2K BBL | 620 MCF | 72.47 BOE |
| Richland County, MT | #102 | #1 | $0 | 27 | May 2023 | 1M BBL | 1.4M MCF | 44.1K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, MT | #211 | #4 | $0 | 23 | May 2023 | 222.4K BBL | 364K MCF | 9.4K BOE |
| Rosebud County, MT | #524 | #15 | $0 | 9 | May 2023 | 9.6K BBL | 445 MCF | 324.47 BOE |
| Sheridan County, MT | #400 | #7 | $0 | 19 | May 2023 | 42.5K BBL | 16.3K MCF | 1.5K BOE |
| Stillwater County, MT | #592 | #21 | $0 | 1 | May 2023 | 2.4K BBL | 0 MCF | 83.13 BOE |
| Teton County, MT | #594 | #22 | $0 | 9 | May 2023 | 2.4K BBL | 153 MCF | 82.37 BOE |
| Toole County, MT | #405 | #8 | $0 | 38 | May 2023 | 19.2K BBL | 142.3K MCF | 1.4K BOE |
| Valley County, MT | #489 | #14 | $0 | 4 | May 2023 | 5.3K BBL | 62K MCF | 523.83 BOE |
| Wibaux County, MT | #442 | #12 | $0 | 5 | May 2023 | 27.5K BBL | 16.7K MCF | 1K BOE |
| Yellowstone County, MT | #612 | #24 | $0 | 4 | May 2023 | 1.6K BBL | 30 MCF | 54.23 BOE |
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