New Mexico Oil & Gas Activity
New Mexico statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1973 and contains information on the 111,256 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. New Mexico is ranked #4 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Feb 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 Apr 2023.
New Mexico State Summary Stats
| New Mexico Oil & Gas State Income: | $457,030,022,616 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #4 |
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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 #4 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 111,256 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in New Mexico? | There have been 15,337 permits approved in New Mexico. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in New Mexico? | 1,764 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 279 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 | 110,311 | 111,256 | Up | 0.86% |
| Total Producing Wells | 47,237 | 47,979 | Up | 1.57% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 43% | 43% | Up | 1% |
| Active Producers | 332 | 279 | Down | -16% |
| Total Permits | 6,436 | 15,337 | Up | 138% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,682 | 6,702 | Up | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,477 | 1,764 | Up | 19% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jan 2023 | 116.2M BBL | 481.4M MCF |
| # 2 | Oklahoma | Oct 2022 | 51M BBL | 514.3M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2022 | BBL | MCF |
| # 4 | New Mexico | Feb 2023 | 47.9M BBL | 220.4M MCF |
| # 5 | North Dakota | Feb 2023 | 31.2M BBL | 83.7M MCF |
| # 5 | Louisiana | Jan 2023 | 2.8M BBL | 287.9M MCF |
| # 6 | Colorado | Jan 2023 | 13.2M BBL | 181.8M MCF |
| # 7 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 2.1M BBL | 224.6M MCF |
| # 8 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 9 | Wyoming | Jan 2023 | 6.3M BBL | 52.6M MCF |
| # 10 | California | Jul 2022 | BBL | MCF |
| # 10 | Utah | Nov 2022 | 3.8M BBL | 21.4M MCF |
| # 11 | Arkansas | Jul 2021 | 265.6K BBL | 38.8M MCF |
| # 12 | Mississippi | Jan 2023 | 1.2M BBL | 18.5M MCF |
| # 13 | Montana | Jan 2023 | 1.8M BBL | 9.9M MCF |
| # 14 | Kansas | Dec 2022 | BBL | 8.8M MCF |
| # 15 | Michigan | Aug 2022 | 252K BBL | 3M MCF |
| # 15 | Alabama | Dec 2022 | 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 | Feb 2023 | 13.8M BBL | 1,783 | 535 |
| MEWBOURNE OIL CO | Hobbs, NM | Feb 2023 | 10.1M BBL | 1,440 | 536 |
| DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP | Oklahoma City, OK | Feb 2023 | 8.5M BBL | 1,155 | 177 |
| XTO PERMIAN OPERATING LLC. | Midland, TX | Feb 2023 | 6.5M BBL | 559 | 173 |
| OXY USA INC | Houston, TX | Feb 2023 | 5.6M BBL | 1,512 | 126 |
| COG OPERATING LLC | Midland, TX | Feb 2023 | 4.6M BBL | 1,002 | 111 |
| TAP ROCK OPERATING, LLC | Golden, CO | Feb 2023 | 4.1M BBL | 329 | 393 |
| MATADOR PRODUCTION COMPANY | Dallas, TX | Feb 2023 | 3.3M BBL | 543 | 74 |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Feb 2023 | 2.8M BBL | 10,938 | 48 |
| KAISER-FRANCIS OIL CO | Tulsa, OK | Feb 2023 | 2.8M BBL | 167 | 73 |
| CHEVRON U S A INC | Midland, TX | Feb 2023 | 2.5M BBL | 372 | 189 |
| XTO ENERGY, INC | Midland, TX | Feb 2023 | 2.2M BBL | 276 | 151 |
| BTA OIL PRODUCERS, LLC | Midland, TX | Feb 2023 | 1.6M BBL | 259 | 87 |
| Franklin Mountain Energy LLC | Denver, CO | Feb 2023 | 1.5M BBL | 74 | 99 |
| GAS NORTHERN DELAWARE, LLC | Oklahoma City, OK | Feb 2023 | 1.3M BBL | 55 | 69 |
| Permian Resources Operating, LLC | Denver, CO | Feb 2023 | 1.2M BBL | 154 | 127 |
| CIMAREX ENERGY CO. | Midland, TX | Feb 2023 | 1.1M BBL | 242 | 122 |
| Spur Energy Partners LLC | Houston, TX | Feb 2023 | 980.8K BBL | 2,601 | 173 |
| ADVANCE ENERGY PARTNERS HAT MESA, LLC | Dallas, TX | Feb 2023 | 844.3K BBL | 114 | 126 |
| MARATHON OIL PERMIAN LLC | Houston, TX | Feb 2023 | 837.6K BBL | 213 | 93 |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | Midland, TX | Feb 2023 | 825.6K BBL | 77 | 28 |
| Gas Production, LLC | Fort Worth, TX | Feb 2023 | 795.9K BBL | 43 | 7 |
| LOGOS OPERATING, LLC | Farmington, NM | Feb 2023 | 788.8K BBL | 1,082 | 19 |
| SIMCOE LLC | Durango, CO | Feb 2023 | 785.8K BBL | 2,233 | 14 |
| APACHE CORPORATION | Midland, TX | Feb 2023 | 744.2K BBL | 1,990 | 91 |
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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 | #215 | #8 | $608,372,225 | 40 | Feb 2023 | 121.1K BBL | 754.6K MCF | 8.2K BOE |
| Colfax County, NM | #246 | #9 | $219,581,045 | 1 | Feb 2023 | BBL | 1M MCF | 5.7K BOE |
| Eddy County, NM | #3 | #2 | $151,860,599,679 | 116 | Feb 2023 | 19.9M BBL | 103.1M MCF | 1.2M BOE |
| Harding County, NM | #181 | #5 | $4,342,596,332 | 2 | Feb 2023 | BBL | 2.4M MCF | 13.3K BOE |
| Lea County, NM | #2 | #1 | $193,704,468,549 | 174 | Feb 2023 | 26.9M BBL | 78.4M MCF | 1.3M BOE |
| McKinley County, NM | #651 | #11 | $280,108,193 | 3 | Feb 2023 | 732 BBL | 2.1K MCF | 36.4 BOE |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | #78 | #4 | $34,680,351,172 | 33 | Feb 2023 | 54.2K BBL | 13.2M MCF | 75.4K BOE |
| Roosevelt County, NM | #409 | #10 | $571,041,321 | 23 | Feb 2023 | 26.2K BBL | 78.7K MCF | 1.3K BOE |
| Sandoval County, NM | #196 | #7 | $1,828,779,871 | 17 | Feb 2023 | 174.8K BBL | 802.4K MCF | 10.2K BOE |
| San Juan County, NM | #53 | #3 | $66,046,951,315 | 43 | Feb 2023 | 634.1K BBL | 18.2M MCF | 122.6K BOE |
| Union County, NM | #185 | #6 | $507,691,001 | 1 | Feb 2023 | BBL | 2.2M MCF | 12.2K BOE |
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