New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 115,027 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 Jun 2024. 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 2024.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
| New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $531,807,290,554 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #2 |
New Mexico Map of Current Permits and Wells
Approved Permit
Oil Well
Gas Well
Other
Tier 1 Acreage
Tier 2 Acreage
Tier 3 Acreage
Fringe Acreage
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
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 115,027 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 3,666 permits approved in New Mexico. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 2,111 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 251 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. |
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity Stats
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 114,855 | 115,027 | Up | 0.15% |
| Total Producing Wells | 48,979 | 48,919 | Down | -0.12% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 43% | 43% | Down | 0% |
| Active Producers | 317 | 251 | Down | -21% |
| Total Permits | 11,998 | 3,666 | Down | -69% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,702 | 6,702 | Flat | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,884 | 2,111 | Up | 12% |
Insight Scores
Political Risk ScoreTM
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | May 2024 | 122.1M BBL | 504.3M MCF |
| # 2 | New Mexico | Jun 2024 | 57.4M BBL | 274.7M MCF |
| # 4 | California | Nov 2023 | 54.5M BBL | 116.2M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Jun 2024 | 33.1M BBL | 101.4M MCF |
| # 5 | Louisiana | May 2024 | BBL | MCF |
| # 6 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2023 | 83.9K BBL | 281.3M MCF |
| # 7 | Arkansas | Dec 2023 | 954.2K BBL | 272.6M MCF |
| # 8 | Colorado | May 2024 | 14M BBL | 179.9M MCF |
| # 9 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 2.1M BBL | 224.6M MCF |
| # 10 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 11 | Wyoming | May 2024 | 6.4M BBL | 128.8M MCF |
| # 12 | Oklahoma | Feb 2024 | 2.2M BBL | 65.3M MCF |
| # 13 | Utah | Mar 2024 | 4.9M BBL | 26.2M MCF |
| # 14 | Montana | May 2024 | 2.2M BBL | 9.9M MCF |
| # 15 | Mississippi | May 2024 | 1.3M BBL | 13.4M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Mar 2024 | BBL | MCF |
| # 16 | Kansas | Apr 2024 | BBL | 7.9M MCF |
| # 16 | Michigan | Dec 2023 | BBL | MCF |
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Annual New Mexico Oil & Gas Production
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
New Mexico Oil & Gas Wells Completed by Year
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
New Mexico Oil & Gas Permits by Year
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
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 | Jun 2024 | 17.6M BBL | 2,245 | 408 |
| MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Jun 2024 | 10.5M BBL | 1,798 | 311 |
| DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP | Oklahoma City, OK | Jun 2024 | 9.3M BBL | 1,256 | 246 |
| OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Jun 2024 | 6.3M BBL | 1,566 | 67 |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Jun 2024 | 5.7M BBL | 813 | 163 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 5.2M BBL | 978 | 53 |
| XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 5.2M BBL | 617 | 130 |
| XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 4.3M BBL | 313 | 45 |
| CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 3.4M BBL | 450 | 108 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Jun 2024 | 2.9M BBL | 10,915 | 22 |
| Permian Resources Operating, LLC | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 2.7M BBL | 411 | 85 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 2.7M BBL | 291 | 52 |
| KAISER-FRANCIS OIL CO | Tulsa, OK | Jun 2024 | 2.1M BBL | 183 | 9 |
| MARATHON OIL PERMIAN LLC | Houston, TX | Jun 2024 | 1.7M BBL | 240 | 25 |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 1.6M BBL | 288 | 15 |
| Franklin Mountain Energy LLC | Denver, CO | Jun 2024 | 1.6M BBL | 130 | 1 |
| COLGATE OPERATING, LLC | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 1.3M BBL | 179 | 52 |
| TAP ROCK OPERATING, LLC | Golden, CO | Jun 2024 | 1.3M BBL | 164 | 61 |
| GAS NORTHERN DELAWARE, LLC | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 1.3M BBL | 99 | 31 |
| COG PRODUCTION, LLC | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 1M BBL | 149 | 2 |
| Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Jun 2024 | 1M BBL | 2,551 | 40 |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Midland, TX | Jun 2024 | 928K BBL | 2,082 | 7 |
| Gas Production, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Jun 2024 | 795.9K BBL | 43 | N/A |
| LOGOS OPERATING, LLC | Farmington, NM | Jun 2024 | 765.2K BBL | 1,025 | 22 |
| AMEREDEV OPERATING, LLC | Austin, TX | Jun 2024 | 746.3K BBL | 74 | 101 |
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
Browse All Producing New Mexico Properties
New Mexico Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | County | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
|---|
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com
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 | #218 | #7 | $826,057,140 | 33 | Jun 2024 | 177.5K BBL | 729.8K MCF | 9.9K BOE |
| Colfax County, NM | #273 | #9 | $257,713,344 | 1 | Jun 2024 | BBL | 965.2K MCF | 5.3K BOE |
| Eddy County, NM | #3 | #2 | $183,166,706,038 | 105 | Jun 2024 | 22.7M BBL | 122.8M MCF | 1.4M BOE |
| Harding County, NM | #198 | #6 | $4,385,588,815 | 1 | Jun 2024 | BBL | 2.2M MCF | 12.5K BOE |
| Lea County, NM | #2 | #1 | $235,233,908,370 | 161 | Jun 2024 | 33.8M BBL | 113M MCF | 1.7M BOE |
| McKinley County, NM | #702 | #11 | $281,165,136 | 1 | Jun 2024 | BBL | 3.7K MCF | 20.83 BOE |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | #85 | #4 | $34,940,863,675 | 33 | Jun 2024 | 75.5K BBL | 13.6M MCF | 78.3K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, NM | #437 | #10 | $610,866,568 | 17 | Jun 2024 | 29.9K BBL | 74.6K MCF | 1.4K BOE |
| Sandoval County, NM | #222 | #8 | $2,062,031,600 | 14 | Jun 2024 | 160.1K BBL | 779.9K MCF | 9.6K BOE |
| San Juan County, NM | #65 | #3 | $66,599,695,830 | 41 | Jun 2024 | 487.7K BBL | 18.1M MCF | 116.9K BOE |
| Union County, NM | #196 | #5 | $596,341,287 | 1 | Jun 2024 | BBL | 2.2M MCF | 12.7K BOE |
Powered by:
MineralAnswers.com