New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 112,647 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 Aug 2023. 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 Oct 2023.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
| New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $487,601,100,407 |
| 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 112,647 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 11,160 permits approved in New Mexico. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 2,048 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 273 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 | 111,568 | 112,647 | Up | 0.97% |
| Total Producing Wells | 48,390 | 47,638 | Down | -1.55% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 43% | 42% | Down | -2% |
| Active Producers | 330 | 273 | Down | -17% |
| Total Permits | 8,881 | 11,160 | Up | 26% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,694 | 6,702 | Up | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,844 | 2,048 | Up | 11% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jul 2023 | 134.8M BBL | 559.1M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2022 | 88.3K BBL | 625.6M MCF |
| # 3 | New Mexico | Aug 2023 | 54.2M BBL | 260M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Aug 2023 | 34.8M BBL | 99.5M MCF |
| # 5 | Louisiana | Jun 2023 | 1M BBL | 82.7M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | Jul 2023 | 13.9M BBL | 176.7M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Apr 2023 | 16.5M BBL | 144.4M MCF |
| # 8 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 2.1M BBL | 224.6M MCF |
| # 9 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Jan 2023 | BBL | MCF |
| # 10 | Wyoming | Jul 2023 | 9.3M BBL | 108.4M MCF |
| # 11 | Utah | May 2023 | 4.6M BBL | 24.8M MCF |
| # 12 | Arkansas | Sep 2022 | 412.3K BBL | 37.7M MCF |
| # 13 | Mississippi | Jul 2023 | 1.2M BBL | 17.7M MCF |
| # 14 | Montana | Jul 2023 | 1.2M BBL | 8.5M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Jun 2023 | BBL | MCF |
| # 15 | Kansas | Jun 2023 | BBL | 8.1M MCF |
| # 16 | Michigan | Mar 2023 | BBL | 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 | Aug 2023 | 15.9M BBL | 2,024 | 477 |
| DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP | Oklahoma City, OK | Aug 2023 | 9.6M BBL | 1,214 | 233 |
| MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Aug 2023 | 9.1M BBL | 1,599 | 386 |
| OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Aug 2023 | 6.3M BBL | 1,464 | 118 |
| XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Aug 2023 | 5.9M BBL | 553 | 181 |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Aug 2023 | 4.8M BBL | 702 | 88 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Aug 2023 | 4.8M BBL | 998 | 71 |
| TAP ROCK OPERATING, LLC | Golden, CO | Aug 2023 | 3.3M BBL | 293 | 245 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Aug 2023 | 3M BBL | 10,862 | 34 |
| KAISER-FRANCIS OIL CO | Tulsa, OK | Aug 2023 | 2.4M BBL | 183 | 64 |
| XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Aug 2023 | 2.4M BBL | 282 | 114 |
| CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Aug 2023 | 2.3M BBL | 400 | 172 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Midland, TX | Aug 2023 | 1.7M BBL | 263 | 51 |
| Franklin Mountain Energy LLC | Denver, CO | Aug 2023 | 1.6M BBL | 112 | 70 |
| Permian Resources Operating, LLC | Denver, CO | Aug 2023 | 1.5M BBL | 189 | 62 |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Aug 2023 | 1.3M BBL | 269 | 69 |
| COLGATE OPERATING, LLC | Midland, TX | Aug 2023 | 1.3M BBL | 167 | 67 |
| COG PRODUCTION, LLC | Midland, TX | Aug 2023 | 1.2M BBL | 137 | 11 |
| Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Aug 2023 | 1.1M BBL | 2,113 | 132 |
| GAS NORTHERN DELAWARE, LLC | The Woodlands, TX | Aug 2023 | 1M BBL | 67 | 53 |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Midland, TX | Aug 2023 | 945.2K BBL | 2,036 | 82 |
| AMEREDEV OPERATING, LLC | Austin, TX | Aug 2023 | 876.4K BBL | 73 | 132 |
| MARATHON OIL PERMIAN LLC | Houston, TX | Aug 2023 | 854.8K BBL | 213 | 70 |
| Gas Production, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Aug 2023 | 795.9K BBL | 43 | 2 |
| SIMCOE LLC | Durango, CO | Aug 2023 | 763K BBL | 2,248 | 13 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County, NM | #223 | #8 | $690,034,395 | 37 | Aug 2023 | 151.8K BBL | 811.3K MCF | 9.5K BOE |
| Colfax County, NM | #265 | #9 | $236,316,674 | 1 | Aug 2023 | BBL | 1.1M MCF | 6.1K BOE |
| Eddy County, NM | #3 | #2 | $164,550,435,141 | 115 | Aug 2023 | 20.7M BBL | 115.8M MCF | 1.3M BOE |
| Harding County, NM | #178 | #5 | $4,361,665,565 | 2 | Aug 2023 | BBL | 2.7M MCF | 15.1K BOE |
| Lea County, NM | #2 | #1 | $210,700,689,525 | 166 | Aug 2023 | 32.3M BBL | 102M MCF | 1.6M BOE |
| McKinley County, NM | #688 | #11 | $280,602,279 | 1 | Aug 2023 | BBL | 3.7K MCF | 21 BOE |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | #85 | #4 | $34,768,104,031 | 33 | Aug 2023 | 52.4K BBL | 13.4M MCF | 76.1K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, NM | #418 | #10 | $586,102,030 | 17 | Aug 2023 | 33K BBL | 100.1K MCF | 1.6K BOE |
| Sandoval County, NM | #215 | #7 | $1,920,541,582 | 16 | Aug 2023 | 176.9K BBL | 844K MCF | 10.5K BOE |
| San Juan County, NM | #58 | #3 | $66,314,662,606 | 45 | Aug 2023 | 628.8K BBL | 20.7M MCF | 136.3K BOE |
| Union County, NM | #186 | #6 | $546,391,430 | 1 | Aug 2023 | BBL | 2.4M MCF | 13.4K BOE |
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