New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 117,322 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 Jan 2025. 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 Mar 2025.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $573,498,909,238 |
National Energy Production Rank: | #2 |
New Mexico Map of Current Permits and Wells
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New Mexico Frequently Asked Questions
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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 117,322 wells drilled this year. |
How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 4,366 permits approved in New Mexico. |
What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 2,263 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 245 active producers in the state of New Mexico. |
What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in New Mexico? | 6,824 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 |
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Total Wells | 117,211 | 117,322 | Up | 0.09% |
Total Producing Wells | 49,506 | 49,975 | Up | 0.95% |
Percentage of Wells Producing | 42% | 43% | Up | 1% |
Active Producers | 297 | 245 | Down | -18% |
Total Permits | 6,549 | 4,366 | Down | -33% |
Average Well Depth | 6,811 | 6,824 | Up | 0% |
Average BOE per Well | 2,062 | 2,263 | Up | 10% |
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Other States By Production Rank
Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
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# 1 | Texas | Dec 2024 | 139.8M BBL | 588M MCF |
# 2 | New Mexico | Jan 2025 | 62M BBL | 306.3M MCF |
# 3 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2024 | 83.5K BBL | 599M MCF |
# 5 | California | Jun 2024 | 49.6M BBL | 81.5M MCF |
# 5 | Louisiana | Dec 2024 | BBL | MCF |
# 6 | North Dakota | Jan 2025 | 34.1M BBL | 100M MCF |
# 7 | Colorado | Dec 2024 | 15.3M BBL | 180.1M MCF |
# 8 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 2.1M BBL | 224.6M MCF |
# 9 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
# 10 | Wyoming | Dec 2024 | 6.4M BBL | 134M MCF |
# 11 | Oklahoma | Sep 2024 | 2.2M BBL | 59.4M MCF |
# 12 | Utah | Oct 2024 | 5.7M BBL | 26.2M MCF |
# 13 | Montana | Dec 2024 | 2.3M BBL | 10.2M MCF |
# 14 | Mississippi | Dec 2024 | 1.2M BBL | 14.5M MCF |
# 15 | Alabama | Nov 2024 | BBL | MCF |
# 15 | Kansas | Nov 2024 | BBL | 7.6M MCF |
# 16 | Michigan | Jun 2024 | BBL | MCF |
# 16 | Arkansas | Aug 2024 | 510.6K BBL | 1.1M 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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Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in New Mexico
Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
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EOG RESOURCES INC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 17.2M BBL | 2,462 | 495 |
MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Jan 2025 | 11.5M BBL | 1,963 | 348 |
DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP | Oklahoma City, OK | Jan 2025 | 10.8M BBL | 1,407 | 469 |
OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Jan 2025 | 6.7M BBL | 1,571 | 239 |
MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Jan 2025 | 6.2M BBL | 974 | 196 |
XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 6M BBL | 633 | 224 |
COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 4.6M BBL | 994 | 67 |
CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 4.5M BBL | 450 | 169 |
Permian Resources Operating, LLC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 4.4M BBL | 531 | 292 |
HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Jan 2025 | 2.9M BBL | 11,200 | 60 |
XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 2.7M BBL | 343 | 55 |
Coterra Energy Operating Co. | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 2.3M BBL | 301 | 57 |
BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 1.5M BBL | 310 | 30 |
KAISER-FRANCIS OIL CO | Tulsa, OK | Jan 2025 | 1.5M BBL | 185 | 32 |
MARATHON OIL PERMIAN LLC | Houston, TX | Jan 2025 | 1.4M BBL | 231 | 63 |
GAS NORTHERN DELAWARE, LLC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 1.4M BBL | 113 | 9 |
COLGATE OPERATING, LLC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 1.3M BBL | 179 | 24 |
Franklin Mountain Energy LLC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 1.2M BBL | 148 | N/A |
LOGOS OPERATING, LLC | Farmington, NM | Jan 2025 | 1M BBL | 1,163 | 20 |
AMEREDEV OPERATING, LLC | Austin, TX | Jan 2025 | 1M BBL | 80 | 16 |
Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Jan 2025 | 989.7K BBL | 2,603 | 40 |
COG PRODUCTION, LLC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 745.4K BBL | 155 | N/A |
Avant Operating, LLC | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 696.4K BBL | 138 | 124 |
CIMAREX ENERGY CO. OF COLORADO | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 672.5K BBL | 291 | 4 |
CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | Midland, TX | Jan 2025 | 669.5K BBL | 86 | 37 |
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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 |
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Chaves County, NM | #214 | #8 | $952,521,548 | 36 | Jan 2025 | 173K BBL | 728.7K MCF | 9.8K BOE |
Colfax County, NM | #262 | #9 | $283,013,671 | 1 | Jan 2025 | BBL | 1M MCF | 5.5K BOE |
Eddy County, NM | #3 | #2 | $201,449,672,949 | 107 | Jan 2025 | 25.8M BBL | 141.8M MCF | 1.6M BOE |
Harding County, NM | #182 | #5 | $4,421,608,687 | 2 | Jan 2025 | BBL | 2.3M MCF | 13.2K BOE |
Lea County, NM | #2 | #1 | $257,413,593,290 | 157 | Jan 2025 | 35M BBL | 118.8M MCF | 1.8M BOE |
McKinley County, NM | #685 | #11 | $281,939,617 | 1 | Jan 2025 | BBL | 2.3K MCF | 13.23 BOE |
Rio Arriba County, NM | #68 | #4 | $35,229,907,270 | 29 | Jan 2025 | 99.4K BBL | 17.9M MCF | 103.1K BOE |
Roosevelt County, NM | #438 | #10 | $626,613,206 | 17 | Jan 2025 | 24.7K BBL | 76.1K MCF | 1.2K BOE |
Sandoval County, NM | #188 | #6 | $2,194,561,781 | 13 | Jan 2025 | 235.7K BBL | 813.4K MCF | 12.3K BOE |
San Juan County, NM | #55 | #3 | $67,061,167,824 | 42 | Jan 2025 | 594.7K BBL | 20.4M MCF | 133.4K BOE |
Union County, NM | #189 | #7 | $648,462,628 | 1 | Jan 2025 | BBL | 2.2M MCF | 12.3K BOE |
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