New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 104,486 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. New Mexico is ranked #4 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Aug 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 Jul 1973 and go through Aug 2020.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
| New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $348,065,057,816 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #4 |
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New Mexico Frequently Asked Questions
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does New Mexico rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | New Mexico currently ranks #4 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in New Mexico so far this year? | New Mexico has had 104,486 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 1,511 permits approved in New Mexico. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 1,326 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in New Mexico |
| How many active producers are there in New Mexico? | There are currently 331 active producers in the state of New Mexico. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in New Mexico? | 5,568 feet is the average depth of a well in New Mexico. |
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New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity Stats
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 76,867 | 104,486 | Up | 35.93% |
| Total Producing Wells | 47,348 | 42,961 | Down | -9.27% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 62% | 41% | Down | -33% |
| Active Producers | 381 | 331 | Down | -13% |
| Total Permits | 1,055 | 1,511 | Up | 43% |
| Average Well Depth | 5,490 | 5,568 | Up | 1% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,148 | 1,326 | Up | 16% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jul 2020 | 116.7M BBL | 474.8M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2019 | 100.8K BBL | 615.5M MCF |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Aug 2020 | 30.1M BBL | 160.7M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Aug 2020 | 36.1M BBL | 83.8M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | Jul 2020 | 14.3M BBL | 189.2M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Apr 2020 | 11.2M BBL | 187.2M MCF |
| # 8 | Louisiana | Jul 2020 | 2.2M BBL | 200.4M MCF |
| # 9 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Jan 2020 | 13M BBL | 43.6M MCF |
| # 11 | Wyoming | Jul 2020 | 6.1M BBL | 62.3M MCF |
| # 12 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 865.1K BBL | 81.3M MCF |
| # 13 | Arkansas | Mar 2020 | 288.6K BBL | 41.7M MCF |
| # 14 | Utah | May 2020 | 2.5M BBL | 21.7M MCF |
| # 15 | Kansas | Jun 2020 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 15 | Mississippi | Jul 2020 | 1.2M BBL | 13.9M MCF |
| # 16 | Montana | Jul 2020 | 1.6M BBL | 8.9M MCF |
| # 17 | Alabama | Jun 2020 | 360.7K BBL | 7M MCF |
| # 18 | Michigan | Mar 2020 | 291.3K BBL | 5.8M MCF |
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Annual New Mexico Oil & Gas Production
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New Mexico Oil & Gas Wells Completed by Year
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New Mexico Oil & Gas Permits by Year
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Browse All Producing New Mexico Companies
Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in New Mexico
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOG RESOURCES INC | Midland, TX | Aug 2020 | 7.8M BBL | 1,225 | 78 |
| DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP | Oklahoma City, OK | Aug 2020 | 5.9M BBL | 1,003 | 90 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Aug 2020 | 4.8M BBL | 926 | 142 |
| OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Aug 2020 | 4.4M BBL | 1,481 | 16 |
| MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Aug 2020 | 4.3M BBL | 999 | 46 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Aug 2020 | 3.5M BBL | 10,837 | N/A |
| CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Aug 2020 | 2.8M BBL | 879 | 21 |
| XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Aug 2020 | 2.6M BBL | 536 | 6 |
| XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Aug 2020 | 2.1M BBL | 305 | N/A |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Aug 2020 | 1.6M BBL | 373 | 33 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Midland, TX | Aug 2020 | 1.4M BBL | 226 | 16 |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Midland, TX | Aug 2020 | 1M BBL | 1,967 | 42 |
| Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Aug 2020 | 977.3K BBL | 2,285 | 33 |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Aug 2020 | 917.4K BBL | 149 | N/A |
| MARATHON OIL PERMIAN LLC | Houston, TX | Aug 2020 | 870.4K BBL | 227 | 66 |
| TAP ROCK OPERATING, LLC | Golden, CO | Aug 2020 | 821.7K BBL | 93 | 92 |
| COG PRODUCTION, LLC | Midland, TX | Aug 2020 | 755.8K BBL | 128 | N/A |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | Houston, TX | Aug 2020 | 676.6K BBL | 800 | 2 |
| ADVANCE ENERGY PARTNERS HAT MESA, LLC | Houston, TX | Aug 2020 | 672.7K BBL | 48 | 94 |
| ENDURING RESOURCES, LLC | Denver, CO | Aug 2020 | 558.1K BBL | 738 | N/A |
| CENTENNIAL RESOURCE PRODUCTION, LLC | Denver, CO | Aug 2020 | 550.7K BBL | 79 | 62 |
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD | Houston, TX | Aug 2020 | 450.3K BBL | 287 | 6 |
| CHISHOLM ENERGY OPERATING, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Aug 2020 | 427K BBL | 140 | 12 |
| LOGOS OPERATING, LLC | Farmington, NM | Aug 2020 | 411.2K BBL | 1,086 | N/A |
| MORNINGSTAR PARTNERS, L.P. | Fort Worth, TX | Aug 2020 | 388.7K BBL | 919 | N/A |
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Browse All Producing New Mexico Properties
New Mexico Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
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| North Hobbs G/sa Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 123.3M BBL | CHI OPERATING INC,OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD,P INC |
| San Juan 30 6 Unit | New Mexico | Rio Arriba County | 82.5M BBL | GAS COMPANY LP,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY |
| Empire Abo Unit | New Mexico | Eddy County | 77.1M BBL | APACHE CORPORATION,ARCO PERMIAN,BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY,SDX RESOURCES INC,Spur Energy Partners LLC |
| East Vacuum (gsa) Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 62.9M BBL | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY,PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO |
| Eunice Monument South Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 61.4M BBL | CHEVRON U S A INC,GAS INC,XTO ENERGY, INC |
| South Hobbs G/sa Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 58.7M BBL | BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY,OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD |
| Central Vacuum Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 53.9M BBL | CHEVRON U S A INC,PRODUCTION INC |
| Bravo Dome Carbon Dioxide Gas Unit | New Mexico | Harding County | 48.7M BBL | BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY,OXY USA INC |
| San Juan 32 9 Unit | New Mexico | San Juan County | 42.7M BBL | GAS COMPANY LP,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY |
| San Juan 32 8 Unit | New Mexico | San Juan County | 39.8M BBL | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY,PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO NW |
| Burch Keely Unit | New Mexico | Eddy County | 39.5M BBL | COG OPERATING LLC,MARBOB ENERGY CORP,Spur Energy Partners LLC |
| North Monument G/sa Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 37.2M BBL | APACHE CORPORATION,HESS CORPORATION |
| San Juan 29 6 Unit | New Mexico | Rio Arriba County | 34.6M BBL | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY,PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO NW |
| Northeast Drinkard Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 33M BBL | APACHE CORPORATION,EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION,OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD,P INC |
| Rosa Unit | New Mexico | Rio Arriba County | 32.1M BBL | LOGOS OPERATING, LLC,NORTHWEST PIPELINE COMPANY,WPX ENERGY PRODUCTION, LLC |
| Poker Lake Unit | New Mexico | Eddy County | 31.5M BBL | BEPCO, LP,BOPCO, L.P.,HARVARD PETROLEUM COMPANY, LLC,MAVERICK OPERATING, LLC,XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. |
| Vacuum Grayburg San Andres Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 28.8M BBL | CHEVRON U S A INC,PRODUCTION INC |
| San Juan 30 5 Unit | New Mexico | Rio Arriba County | 27.9M BBL | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY,PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO NW |
| San Juan 29 7 Unit | New Mexico | Rio Arriba County | 25.5M BBL | GAS COMPANY LP,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY |
| San Juan 32 7 Unit | New Mexico | San Juan County | 25M BBL | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY,PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO NW |
| North Vacuum Abo Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 24.6M BBL | CROSS TIMBERS ENERGY, LLC,NEW MEXICO |
| Allison Unit | New Mexico | San Juan County | 22.8M BBL | GAS COMPANY LP,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY |
| Mca Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 22M BBL | CONOCO INC,CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY |
| Vacuum Abo Unit | New Mexico | Lea County | 19.8M BBL | CHEVRON U S A INC,CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY,PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO |
| Cotton Draw Unit | New Mexico | Eddy County | 18.9M BBL | DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP,PRODUCTION INC |
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New Mexico Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | Production Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
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| Chaves County, NM | #268 | #8 | $214,899,596 | 48 | Aug 2020 | 113.3K BBL | 682.8K MCF | 7.5K BOE |
| Colfax County, NM | #362 | #9 | $24,516,103 | 1 | Aug 2020 | 0 BBL | 670.6K MCF | 3.7K BOE |
| Eddy County, NM | #7 | #2 | $106,680,003,595 | 131 | Aug 2020 | 11.9M BBL | 63.6M MCF | 751.3K BOE |
| Harding County, NM | #198 | #5 | $3,926,995,675 | 1 | Aug 2020 | 0 BBL | 2.9M MCF | 16.5K BOE |
| Lea County, NM | #4 | #1 | $137,618,994,485 | 201 | Aug 2020 | 17.4M BBL | 53.6M MCF | 880.4K BOE |
| McKinley County, NM | #764 | #11 | $275,014,606 | 1 | Aug 2020 | 318 BBL | 5.7K MCF | 42.57 BOE |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | #83 | #4 | $32,996,439,103 | 44 | Aug 2020 | 65.4K BBL | 13.2M MCF | 75.6K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, NM | #448 | #10 | $486,301,980 | 30 | Aug 2020 | 36K BBL | 102.1K MCF | 1.7K BOE |
| Sandoval County, NM | #229 | #7 | $1,348,629,569 | 16 | Aug 2020 | 176.6K BBL | 885.1K MCF | 10.8K BOE |
| San Juan County, NM | #54 | #3 | $62,714,047,437 | 55 | Aug 2020 | 395.1K BBL | 22.1M MCF | 136.2K BOE |
| Union County, NM | #204 | #6 | $111,660,478 | 1 | Aug 2020 | 0 BBL | 2.7M MCF | 15K BOE |
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