New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 107,109 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 Jul 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 Jul 1973 and go through Jul 2021.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
| New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $374,070,966,451 |
| 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 107,109 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 6,730 permits approved in New Mexico. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 1,569 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 278 active producers in the state of New Mexico. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in New Mexico? | 6,621 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 | 106,092 | 107,109 | Up | 0.96% |
| Total Producing Wells | 44,271 | 42,973 | Down | -2.93% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 42% | 40% | Down | -4% |
| Active Producers | 351 | 278 | Down | -21% |
| Total Permits | 3,582 | 6,730 | Up | 88% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,538 | 6,621 | Up | 1% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,296 | 1,569 | Up | 21% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jun 2021 | 117.8M BBL | 494.8M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2020 | 86.9K BBL | 649.2M MCF |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Jul 2021 | 36.6M BBL | 184.7M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Jul 2021 | 34.1M BBL | 92.8M MCF |
| # 6 | Oklahoma | Mar 2021 | 10.6M BBL | 198.6M MCF |
| # 7 | Colorado | Jun 2021 | 12M BBL | 176.1M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | Jun 2021 | 6M BBL | 69.8M MCF |
| # 10 | Louisiana | Jun 2021 | 471.3K BBL | 64.5M MCF |
| # 11 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 11 | Arkansas | Feb 2021 | 203.9K BBL | 30.8M MCF |
| # 12 | Mississippi | Jun 2021 | 1.2M BBL | 18.3M MCF |
| # 13 | Montana | Jun 2021 | 1.4M BBL | 8.4M MCF |
| # 14 | Utah | Apr 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 14 | Kansas | May 2021 | 0 BBL | 9.9M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | May 2021 | 392.4K BBL | 6.7M MCF |
| # 16 | Michigan | Feb 2021 | 260.5K BBL | 2.6M MCF |
| # 17 | California | Dec 2020 | 2.3K BBL | 20.3K 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 | Jul 2021 | 11.4M BBL | 1,798 | 860 |
| DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP | Oklahoma City, OK | Jul 2021 | 9.1M BBL | 989 | 403 |
| XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Jul 2021 | 5.8M BBL | 402 | 21 |
| MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Jul 2021 | 5.3M BBL | 1,115 | 376 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Jul 2021 | 5.2M BBL | 956 | 293 |
| OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Jul 2021 | 4.1M BBL | 1,402 | 200 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Jul 2021 | 3.5M BBL | 10,897 | N/A |
| CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Jul 2021 | 2.4M BBL | 992 | 38 |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Jul 2021 | 2.2M BBL | 383 | 58 |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Jul 2021 | 1.8M BBL | 209 | 83 |
| XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Jul 2021 | 1.8M BBL | 208 | 43 |
| TAP ROCK OPERATING, LLC | Golden, CO | Jul 2021 | 1.5M BBL | 144 | 392 |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Midland, TX | Jul 2021 | 1.2M BBL | 2,015 | 14 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Midland, TX | Jul 2021 | 1.1M BBL | 217 | 7 |
| Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Jul 2021 | 1M BBL | 2,474 | 408 |
| ADVANCE ENERGY PARTNERS HAT MESA, LLC | Houston, TX | Jul 2021 | 821.4K BBL | 66 | 132 |
| CENTENNIAL RESOURCE PRODUCTION, LLC | Denver, CO | Jul 2021 | 787.2K BBL | 92 | 267 |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | Midland, TX | Jul 2021 | 776.8K BBL | 835 | 12 |
| MARATHON OIL PERMIAN LLC | Houston, TX | Jul 2021 | 761K BBL | 198 | 43 |
| KAISER-FRANCIS OIL CO | Tulsa, Ok, OK | Jul 2021 | 674.5K BBL | 53 | 107 |
| COG PRODUCTION, LLC | Midland, TX | Jul 2021 | 601.7K BBL | 129 | 23 |
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD | Houston, TX | Jul 2021 | 536.4K BBL | 256 | 1 |
| ENDURING RESOURCES, LLC | Centennial, CO | Jul 2021 | 523.6K BBL | 766 | 3 |
| DJR OPERATING, LLC | Aztec, NM | Jul 2021 | 476.7K BBL | 265 | 51 |
| Gas Production, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Jul 2021 | 435.9K BBL | 14 | 57 |
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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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New Mexico Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | Production Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County, NM | #285 | #9 | $298,411,239 | 42 | Jul 2021 | 93.4K BBL | 345.1K MCF | 5K BOE |
| Colfax County, NM | #238 | #8 | $104,290,582 | 1 | Jul 2021 | 0 BBL | 1.2M MCF | 6.7K BOE |
| Eddy County, NM | #3 | #2 | $117,980,194,713 | 110 | Jul 2021 | 15.5M BBL | 78.4M MCF | 954.4K BOE |
| Harding County, NM | #174 | #5 | $3,980,656,171 | 2 | Jul 2021 | 0 BBL | 2.9M MCF | 16.1K BOE |
| Lea County, NM | #2 | #1 | $151,884,682,252 | 170 | Jul 2021 | 20.2M BBL | 63.3M MCF | 1M BOE |
| McKinley County, NM | #685 | #11 | $276,637,460 | 1 | Jul 2021 | 420 BBL | 5K MCF | 42.13 BOE |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | #77 | #4 | $32,905,821,831 | 40 | Jul 2021 | 62.1K BBL | 12.9M MCF | 73.7K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, NM | #402 | #10 | $507,906,763 | 27 | Jul 2021 | 36K BBL | 101K MCF | 1.7K BOE |
| Sandoval County, NM | #178 | #6 | $1,502,561,527 | 17 | Jul 2021 | 245.2K BBL | 1.1M MCF | 14.3K BOE |
| San Juan County, NM | #54 | #3 | $62,723,546,056 | 49 | Jul 2021 | 404.7K BBL | 21.8M MCF | 134.6K BOE |
| Union County, NM | #180 | #7 | $233,958,590 | 1 | Jul 2021 | 0 BBL | 2.5M MCF | 14.1K BOE |
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