New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 108,756 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 Apr 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 Apr 2022.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
| New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $405,356,039,615 |
| 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 108,756 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 10,233 permits approved in New Mexico. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 1,643 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 285 active producers in the state of New Mexico. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in New Mexico? | 6,675 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 | 107,676 | 108,756 | Up | 1% |
| Total Producing Wells | 45,565 | 45,902 | Up | 0.74% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 42% | 42% | Up | 0% |
| Active Producers | 347 | 285 | Down | -18% |
| Total Permits | 3,955 | 10,233 | Up | 159% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,618 | 6,675 | Up | 1% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,404 | 1,643 | Up | 17% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Mar 2022 | 114.3M BBL | 483.7M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2021 | 77.7K BBL | 679.1M MCF |
| # 3 | New Mexico | Apr 2022 | 41.7M BBL | 201.8M MCF |
| # 4 | Louisiana | Mar 2022 | 2.8M BBL | 347.4M MCF |
| # 5 | Colorado | Mar 2022 | 13.8M BBL | 184.9M MCF |
| # 6 | North Dakota | Apr 2022 | 29.9M BBL | 77.7M MCF |
| # 7 | Oklahoma | Dec 2021 | 9M BBL | 185.3M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | Mar 2022 | 990.1K BBL | 67.8M MCF |
| # 10 | Arkansas | Jul 2021 | 265.6K BBL | 38.8M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Aug 2021 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 11 | Utah | Jan 2022 | 3.2M BBL | 20.4M MCF |
| # 11 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 12 | Mississippi | Mar 2022 | 1.2M BBL | 18.8M MCF |
| # 13 | Montana | Feb 2022 | 1.3M BBL | 8.2M MCF |
| # 14 | Kansas | Feb 2022 | 0 BBL | 8.4M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Jan 2022 | 388.1K BBL | 5.9M MCF |
| # 17 | Michigan | Oct 2021 | 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 | Apr 2022 | 12.8M BBL | 1,606 | 554 |
| DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP | Oklahoma City, OK | Apr 2022 | 8.6M BBL | 1,070 | 213 |
| MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Apr 2022 | 8.2M BBL | 1,249 | 321 |
| XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Apr 2022 | 5.2M BBL | 439 | 39 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Apr 2022 | 4.4M BBL | 928 | 156 |
| OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Apr 2022 | 3.8M BBL | 1,429 | 46 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Apr 2022 | 3.2M BBL | 10,956 | 6 |
| CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Apr 2022 | 2.3M BBL | 358 | 76 |
| XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Apr 2022 | 2.1M BBL | 249 | 79 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Midland, TX | Apr 2022 | 2M BBL | 245 | 75 |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Apr 2022 | 1.8M BBL | 400 | 71 |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Apr 2022 | 1.6M BBL | 225 | 89 |
| TAP ROCK OPERATING, LLC | Golden, CO | Apr 2022 | 1.5M BBL | 152 | 415 |
| CENTENNIAL RESOURCE PRODUCTION, LLC | Denver, CO | Apr 2022 | 1.1M BBL | 122 | 164 |
| Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Apr 2022 | 1M BBL | 2,559 | 375 |
| Gas Production, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Apr 2022 | 1M BBL | 43 | 34 |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Midland, TX | Apr 2022 | 928.8K BBL | 2,016 | 20 |
| KAISER-FRANCIS OIL CO | Tulsa, OK | Apr 2022 | 832K BBL | 77 | 74 |
| SIMCOE LLC | Durango, CO | Apr 2022 | 798.4K BBL | 2,240 | 4 |
| MARATHON OIL PERMIAN LLC | Houston, TX | Apr 2022 | 735.1K BBL | 203 | 55 |
| MorningStar Operating LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Apr 2022 | 682.8K BBL | 1,122 | 4 |
| ADVANCE ENERGY PARTNERS HAT MESA, LLC | Houston, TX | Apr 2022 | 659.8K BBL | 72 | 88 |
| GAS NORTHERN DELAWARE, LLC | Oklahoma City, OK | Apr 2022 | 643.8K BBL | 23 | 126 |
| COG PRODUCTION, LLC | Midland, TX | Apr 2022 | 608.3K BBL | 134 | 14 |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | Midland, TX | Apr 2022 | 589K BBL | 840 | 8 |
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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 | #215 | #8 | $421,341,584 | 40 | Apr 2022 | 114.5K BBL | 837.3K MCF | 8.4K BOE |
| Colfax County, NM | #246 | #9 | $143,955,129 | 1 | Apr 2022 | 0 BBL | 1.1M MCF | 6.2K BOE |
| Eddy County, NM | #2 | #2 | $130,704,802,826 | 118 | Apr 2022 | 17.5M BBL | 89.3M MCF | 1M BOE |
| Harding County, NM | #170 | #5 | $4,118,158,561 | 2 | Apr 2022 | 0 BBL | 2.7M MCF | 15.1K BOE |
| Lea County, NM | #1 | #1 | $167,733,409,571 | 178 | Apr 2022 | 23.3M BBL | 71.2M MCF | 1.1M BOE |
| McKinley County, NM | #679 | #11 | $278,213,900 | 1 | Apr 2022 | 0 BBL | 5.3K MCF | 29.63 BOE |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | #73 | #4 | $33,555,052,596 | 34 | Apr 2022 | 71K BBL | 12.5M MCF | 71.9K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, NM | #404 | #10 | $536,531,254 | 21 | Apr 2022 | 31.6K BBL | 106K MCF | 1.6K BOE |
| Sandoval County, NM | #179 | #7 | $1,641,624,199 | 17 | Apr 2022 | 207.8K BBL | 1M MCF | 12.5K BOE |
| San Juan County, NM | #54 | #3 | $63,874,281,756 | 47 | Apr 2022 | 424.4K BBL | 20.5M MCF | 128.1K BOE |
| Union County, NM | #176 | #6 | $342,646,965 | 1 | Apr 2022 | 0 BBL | 2.3M MCF | 13.1K BOE |
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