New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 109,429 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. New Mexico is ranked #3 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Jul 2022. 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 2022.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
| New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $421,133,212,572 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #3 |
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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 #3 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 109,429 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 11,668 permits approved in New Mexico. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 1,854 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 279 active producers in the state of New Mexico. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in New Mexico? | 6,689 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 | 108,220 | 109,429 | Up | 1.12% |
| Total Producing Wells | 46,070 | 44,739 | Down | -2.89% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 43% | 41% | Down | -4% |
| Active Producers | 344 | 279 | Down | -19% |
| Total Permits | 5,168 | 11,668 | Up | 126% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,638 | 6,689 | Up | 1% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,547 | 1,854 | Up | 20% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jun 2022 | 110.4M BBL | 480.9M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2021 | 77.7K BBL | 679.1M MCF |
| # 3 | New Mexico | Jul 2022 | 46.7M BBL | 217.3M MCF |
| # 4 | Louisiana | Jun 2022 | 3.1M BBL | 316M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Jul 2022 | 35.4M BBL | 85.9M MCF |
| # 6 | Oklahoma | Mar 2022 | 12.4M BBL | 221M MCF |
| # 7 | Colorado | Jun 2022 | 12.8M BBL | 172M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 998.5K BBL | 88.2M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Dec 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 10 | Wyoming | Jun 2022 | 5.9M BBL | 56.3M MCF |
| # 11 | Utah | Apr 2022 | 3.4M BBL | 21.2M MCF |
| # 12 | Arkansas | Jul 2021 | 265.6K BBL | 38.8M MCF |
| # 13 | Mississippi | Jun 2022 | 1.2M BBL | 18M MCF |
| # 14 | Montana | Mar 2022 | 1.5M BBL | 9.3M MCF |
| # 15 | Kansas | May 2022 | 0 BBL | 9.6M MCF |
| # 16 | Alabama | Feb 2022 | 372.5K BBL | 5.4M MCF |
| # 17 | Michigan | Jan 2022 | 0 BBL | 0 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 2022 | 13.4M BBL | 1,649 | 633 |
| MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Jul 2022 | 8.5M BBL | 1,280 | 410 |
| DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP | Oklahoma City, OK | Jul 2022 | 8M BBL | 1,071 | 213 |
| XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Jul 2022 | 5.9M BBL | 480 | 78 |
| OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Jul 2022 | 4.7M BBL | 1,453 | 71 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Jul 2022 | 4.2M BBL | 934 | 128 |
| TAP ROCK OPERATING, LLC | Golden, CO | Jul 2022 | 4M BBL | 282 | 499 |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Jul 2022 | 3.4M BBL | 502 | 88 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Jul 2022 | 3.3M BBL | 10,935 | 14 |
| CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Jul 2022 | 2.8M BBL | 392 | 124 |
| XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Jul 2022 | 2.2M BBL | 252 | 96 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Midland, TX | Jul 2022 | 1.8M BBL | 243 | 93 |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Jul 2022 | 1.6M BBL | 231 | 55 |
| CENTENNIAL RESOURCE PRODUCTION, LLC | Denver, CO | Jul 2022 | 1.3M BBL | 133 | 153 |
| Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Jul 2022 | 1.1M BBL | 2,605 | 209 |
| Gas Production, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Jul 2022 | 1M BBL | 43 | 31 |
| GAS NORTHERN DELAWARE, LLC | Oklahoma City, OK | Jul 2022 | 968.6K BBL | 31 | 126 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. OF COLORADO | Midland, TX | Jul 2022 | 928.8K BBL | 300 | 53 |
| ADVANCE ENERGY PARTNERS HAT MESA, LLC | Houston, TX | Jul 2022 | 922.3K BBL | 95 | 138 |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Midland, TX | Jul 2022 | 872.8K BBL | 2,000 | 9 |
| SIMCOE LLC | Durango, CO | Jul 2022 | 807.2K BBL | 2,248 | 7 |
| MorningStar Operating LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Jul 2022 | 725.7K BBL | 1,127 | 8 |
| DJR OPERATING, LLC | Aztec, NM | Jul 2022 | 704K BBL | 341 | 55 |
| MARATHON OIL PERMIAN LLC | Houston, TX | Jul 2022 | 702.9K BBL | 207 | 76 |
| COLGATE OPERATING, LLC | Midland, TX | Jul 2022 | 674.4K BBL | 123 | 31 |
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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 | #183 | #8 | $480,810,936 | 43 | Jul 2022 | 129.5K BBL | 848.4K MCF | 9K BOE |
| Eddy County, NM | #2 | #2 | $137,133,765,866 | 111 | Jul 2022 | 19.6M BBL | 99.1M MCF | 1.2M BOE |
| Harding County, NM | #139 | #5 | $4,211,232,843 | 2 | Jul 2022 | 0 BBL | 2.8M MCF | 15.7K BOE |
| Lea County, NM | #1 | #1 | $175,288,846,410 | 174 | Jul 2022 | 26M BBL | 77.3M MCF | 1.2M BOE |
| McKinley County, NM | #588 | #10 | $279,017,497 | 3 | Jul 2022 | 682 BBL | 5.2K MCF | 51.93 BOE |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | #64 | #4 | $34,012,963,799 | 35 | Jul 2022 | 55K BBL | 12.4M MCF | 71K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, NM | #325 | #9 | $548,889,278 | 22 | Jul 2022 | 31.4K BBL | 116.1K MCF | 1.6K BOE |
| Sandoval County, NM | #164 | #7 | $1,703,384,396 | 18 | Jul 2022 | 184.6K BBL | 937.3K MCF | 11.3K BOE |
| San Juan County, NM | #41 | #3 | $64,736,588,782 | 46 | Jul 2022 | 628.3K BBL | 21.1M MCF | 138.6K BOE |
| Union County, NM | #150 | #6 | $405,487,771 | 1 | Jul 2022 | 0 BBL | 2.4M MCF | 13.8K BOE |
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