New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 106,682 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. New Mexico is ranked #5 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Apr 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 Apr 2021.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
| New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $367,457,121,018 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #5 |
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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 #5 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 106,682 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 2,290 permits approved in New Mexico. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 1,237 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 286 active producers in the state of New Mexico. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in New Mexico? | 6,602 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 | 106,026 | 106,682 | Up | 0.62% |
| Total Producing Wells | 45,738 | 42,445 | Down | -7.2% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 43% | 40% | Down | -8% |
| Active Producers | 351 | 286 | Down | -19% |
| Total Permits | 1,627 | 2,290 | Up | 41% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,529 | 6,602 | Up | 1% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,221 | 1,237 | Up | 1% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Louisiana | Feb 2021 | 18.6M BBL | 1.6B MCF |
| # 2 | Texas | Mar 2021 | 125M BBL | 502.1M MCF |
| # 3 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2020 | 86.6K BBL | 649.2M MCF |
| # 5 | New Mexico | Apr 2021 | 27M BBL | 152.3M MCF |
| # 6 | North Dakota | Apr 2021 | 34.8M BBL | 92.7M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Dec 2020 | 11.1M BBL | 198.8M MCF |
| # 8 | Colorado | Mar 2021 | 11.7M BBL | 165.4M MCF |
| # 9 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Sep 2020 | 9.9M BBL | 19.7M MCF |
| # 11 | Wyoming | Mar 2021 | 1M BBL | 72.8M MCF |
| # 11 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 12 | Arkansas | Oct 2020 | 254.5K BBL | 40.9M MCF |
| # 13 | Mississippi | Mar 2021 | 1.4M BBL | 15.2M MCF |
| # 14 | Utah | Jan 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 14 | Montana | Nov 2020 | 1.4M BBL | 8.8M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Feb 2021 | 367.8K BBL | 6M MCF |
| # 16 | Kansas | Feb 2021 | 0 BBL | 7.7M MCF |
| # 17 | Michigan | Nov 2020 | 264.2K BBL | 3.2M 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 | Apr 2021 | 10M BBL | 1,677 | 155 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 5.3M BBL | 972 | 132 |
| MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Apr 2021 | 4.5M BBL | 1,084 | 119 |
| OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Apr 2021 | 4M BBL | 1,407 | 22 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Apr 2021 | 3.4M BBL | 10,904 | N/A |
| XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 3.1M BBL | 356 | N/A |
| CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 2.1M BBL | 919 | 20 |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Apr 2021 | 1.9M BBL | 381 | 24 |
| XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 1.5M BBL | 531 | 17 |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 1.4M BBL | 190 | 14 |
| TAP ROCK OPERATING, LLC | Golden, CO | Apr 2021 | 1.4M BBL | 122 | 209 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 1.1M BBL | 210 | N/A |
| Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Apr 2021 | 989K BBL | 2,447 | 163 |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 917.4K BBL | 826 | 1 |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 829.5K BBL | 2,015 | N/A |
| MARATHON OIL PERMIAN LLC | Houston, TX | Apr 2021 | 756.5K BBL | 193 | 5 |
| COG PRODUCTION, LLC | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 688.2K BBL | 139 | N/A |
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD | Houston, TX | Apr 2021 | 566.7K BBL | 260 | 1 |
| ENDURING RESOURCES, LLC | Denver, CO | Apr 2021 | 456.2K BBL | 779 | N/A |
| KAISER-FRANCIS OIL CO | Tulsa, Ok, OK | Apr 2021 | 420.2K BBL | 45 | 46 |
| CENTENNIAL RESOURCE PRODUCTION, LLC | Denver, CO | Apr 2021 | 407.2K BBL | 79 | 203 |
| LOGOS OPERATING, LLC | Farmington, NM | Apr 2021 | 375.2K BBL | 1,093 | N/A |
| CHISHOLM ENERGY OPERATING, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Apr 2021 | 319.9K BBL | 147 | 6 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. OF COLORADO | Midland, TX | Apr 2021 | 308K BBL | 287 | 2 |
| GAS NORTHERN DELAWARE, LLC | Oklahoma City, OK | Apr 2021 | 300.8K BBL | 8 | 1 |
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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 | #258 | #8 | $269,523,287 | 40 | Apr 2021 | 101.2K BBL | 741.2K MCF | 7.4K BOE |
| Colfax County, NM | #338 | #9 | $41,628,049 | 1 | Apr 2021 | 0 BBL | 756.8K MCF | 4.2K BOE |
| Eddy County, NM | #12 | #2 | $114,726,252,879 | 112 | Apr 2021 | 10.4M BBL | 61.1M MCF | 689.8K BOE |
| Harding County, NM | #194 | #5 | $4,022,270,614 | 2 | Apr 2021 | 0 BBL | 2.9M MCF | 16.3K BOE |
| Lea County, NM | #8 | #1 | $146,982,755,468 | 179 | Apr 2021 | 15.9M BBL | 50M MCF | 809.7K BOE |
| McKinley County, NM | #719 | #11 | $276,013,213 | 3 | Apr 2021 | 365 BBL | 5.5K MCF | 43.27 BOE |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | #89 | #4 | $33,499,521,018 | 40 | Apr 2021 | 77K BBL | 12.3M MCF | 71.2K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, NM | #435 | #10 | $505,047,642 | 25 | Apr 2021 | 40.2K BBL | 109.9K MCF | 1.9K BOE |
| Sandoval County, NM | #248 | #7 | $1,449,306,861 | 16 | Apr 2021 | 124.4K BBL | 692.8K MCF | 7.9K BOE |
| San Juan County, NM | #62 | #3 | $63,677,680,115 | 47 | Apr 2021 | 305.3K BBL | 21M MCF | 127.2K BOE |
| Union County, NM | #207 | #6 | $138,374,138 | 1 | Apr 2021 | 0 BBL | 2.4M MCF | 13.4K BOE |
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