New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 110,379 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. New Mexico is ranked #2 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Nov 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 Dec 2022.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
| New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $441,138,196,578 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #2 |
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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 #2 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 110,379 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 13,711 permits approved in New Mexico. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 1,788 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 277 active producers in the state of New Mexico. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in New Mexico? | 6,702 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 | 109,213 | 110,379 | Up | 1.07% |
| Total Producing Wells | 46,939 | 47,230 | Up | 0.62% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 43% | 43% | Up | 0% |
| Active Producers | 345 | 277 | Down | -20% |
| Total Permits | 5,680 | 13,711 | Up | 141% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,678 | 6,702 | Up | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,593 | 1,788 | Up | 12% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Oct 2022 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 1 | Oklahoma | Jul 2022 | 20.4M BBL | 430M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2022 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 2 | New Mexico | Nov 2022 | 47.3M BBL | 222.6M MCF |
| # 3 | North Dakota | Nov 2022 | 36M BBL | 101.1M MCF |
| # 4 | Colorado | Oct 2022 | 13.5M BBL | 185.1M MCF |
| # 5 | Louisiana | Oct 2022 | 2M BBL | 158.5M MCF |
| # 5 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 2.1M BBL | 224.6M MCF |
| # 6 | Wyoming | Oct 2022 | 8.2M BBL | 70.3M MCF |
| # 7 | Utah | Aug 2022 | 4.1M BBL | 23.6M MCF |
| # 8 | Arkansas | Jul 2021 | 265.6K BBL | 38.8M MCF |
| # 9 | Mississippi | Oct 2022 | 1.2M BBL | 19M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Apr 2022 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 10 | Montana | Jun 2022 | 1.6M BBL | 9.3M MCF |
| # 11 | Kansas | Sep 2022 | 0 BBL | 8.7M MCF |
| # 12 | Alabama | Aug 2022 | 367.6K BBL | 6.2M MCF |
| # 13 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 17 | Michigan | Mar 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 | Nov 2022 | 13.2M BBL | 1,732 | 574 |
| DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP | Oklahoma City, OK | Nov 2022 | 8.3M BBL | 1,138 | 200 |
| MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Nov 2022 | 8.2M BBL | 1,333 | 445 |
| XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Nov 2022 | 6.6M BBL | 515 | 140 |
| OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Nov 2022 | 4.8M BBL | 1,474 | 106 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Nov 2022 | 4.6M BBL | 984 | 104 |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Nov 2022 | 3.7M BBL | 528 | 70 |
| TAP ROCK OPERATING, LLC | Golden, CO | Nov 2022 | 3.6M BBL | 315 | 365 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Nov 2022 | 3.1M BBL | 10,950 | 29 |
| CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Nov 2022 | 2.6M BBL | 379 | 157 |
| XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Nov 2022 | 1.8M BBL | 262 | 151 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Midland, TX | Nov 2022 | 1.6M BBL | 246 | 107 |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Nov 2022 | 1.5M BBL | 241 | 68 |
| Franklin Mountain Energy LLC | Denver, CO | Nov 2022 | 1.5M BBL | 64 | 133 |
| Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Nov 2022 | 1.1M BBL | 2,592 | 203 |
| GAS NORTHERN DELAWARE, LLC | Oklahoma City, OK | Nov 2022 | 1.1M BBL | 47 | 101 |
| Permian Resources Operating, LLC | Denver, CO | Nov 2022 | 1.1M BBL | 142 | 142 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. OF COLORADO | Midland, TX | Nov 2022 | 1M BBL | 298 | 53 |
| Gas Production, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Nov 2022 | 795.9K BBL | 43 | 15 |
| SIMCOE LLC | Durango, CO | Nov 2022 | 790.6K BBL | 2,243 | 11 |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Midland, TX | Nov 2022 | 752K BBL | 1,974 | 46 |
| DJR OPERATING, LLC | Aztec, NM | Nov 2022 | 722.1K BBL | 374 | 88 |
| ADVANCE ENERGY PARTNERS HAT MESA, LLC | Houston, TX | Nov 2022 | 711.5K BBL | 111 | 130 |
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD | Houston, TX | Nov 2022 | 709.4K BBL | 267 | 31 |
| MorningStar Operating LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Nov 2022 | 708.1K BBL | 1,146 | 12 |
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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 | #93 | #8 | $567,214,258 | 40 | Nov 2022 | 142.4K BBL | 876.6K MCF | 9.6K BOE |
| Colfax County, NM | #110 | #9 | $207,308,533 | 1 | Nov 2022 | 0 BBL | 1.1M MCF | 6.3K BOE |
| Eddy County, NM | #2 | #2 | $145,392,702,163 | 117 | Nov 2022 | 19.6M BBL | 103M MCF | 1.2M BOE |
| Harding County, NM | #72 | #5 | $4,317,798,412 | 2 | Nov 2022 | 0 BBL | 2.7M MCF | 15K BOE |
| Lea County, NM | #1 | #1 | $184,894,010,494 | 174 | Nov 2022 | 26.5M BBL | 77M MCF | 1.3M BOE |
| McKinley County, NM | #308 | #11 | $279,558,111 | 2 | Nov 2022 | 779 BBL | 3.5K MCF | 45.93 BOE |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | #31 | #4 | $34,550,848,764 | 31 | Nov 2022 | 61K BBL | 13.6M MCF | 77.8K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, NM | #154 | #10 | $564,518,604 | 21 | Nov 2022 | 32.3K BBL | 95.5K MCF | 1.6K BOE |
| Sandoval County, NM | #85 | #7 | $1,782,395,309 | 17 | Nov 2022 | 209.8K BBL | 922.7K MCF | 12.1K BOE |
| San Juan County, NM | #20 | #3 | $65,780,836,546 | 44 | Nov 2022 | 748.7K BBL | 20.7M MCF | 140.1K BOE |
| Union County, NM | #77 | #6 | $481,026,540 | 1 | Nov 2022 | 0 BBL | 2.4M MCF | 13.8K BOE |
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