North Dakota Mineral Answers
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does North Dakota rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | North Dakota currently ranks #4 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in North Dakota so far this year? | North Dakota has had 30,198 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Texas? | There have been 2,021 permits approved in North Dakota. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in North Dakota? | 3,249 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in North Dakota |
| How many active producers are there in North Dakota? | There are currently 134 active producers in the state of North Dakota. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in North Dakota? | 13,866 feet is the average depth of a well in North Dakota. |
North Dakota Oil & Gas Activity Summary
North Dakota statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1951 and contains information on the 30,198 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. North Dakota is ranked #4 in the US based on BOE produced in 08-01-2019. 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 04-01-1951 and go through 08-01-2019.
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 28,754 | 30,198 | Up | 5.02% |
| Total Producing Wells | 16,795 | 17,808 | Up | 6.03% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 58% | 59% | Up | 1% |
| Active Producers | 141 | 134 | Down | -5% |
| Total Permits | 1,441 | 2,021 | Up | 40% |
| Average Well Depth | 13,561 | 13,866 | Up | 2% |
| Average BOE per Well | 3,112 | 3,249 | Up | 4% |
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North Dakota Map of Current Permits & Rigs
Annual North Dakota Oil & Gas Production
North Dakota Oil & Gas Wells Prepped for Production by Year
North Dakota Top Producers by BOE Production for 08-01-2019
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | City, OK | 08-01-2019 | 7,812,476 BOE | 1,773 | 192 |
| HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC | Houston, TX | 08-01-2019 | 5,154,493 BOE | 1,601 | 174 |
| WHITING OIL AND GAS CORPORATION | N/A | 08-01-2019 | 4,957,129 BOE | 1,644 | 131 |
| MARATHON OIL COMPANY | Houston, TX | 08-01-2019 | 4,618,205 BOE | 723 | 89 |
| BURLINGTON RESOURCES OIL & GAS COMPANY LP | N/A | 08-01-2019 | 4,056,172 BOE | 748 | 97 |
| XTO ENERGY INC | N/A | 08-01-2019 | 3,867,897 BOE | 1,034 | 1 |
| OASIS PETROLEUM NORTH AMERICA LLC | Houston, TX | 08-01-2019 | 3,686,139 BOE | 996 | 47 |
| WPX ENERGY WILLISTON, LLC | Tulsa, OK | 08-01-2019 | 3,332,226 BOE | 378 | 65 |
| EQUINOR ENERGY LP | N/A | 08-01-2019 | 2,026,181 BOE | 691 | 42 |
| BRUIN E&P OPERATING, LLC | N/A | 08-01-2019 | 2,019,486 BOE | 446 | 44 |
| PETRO-HUNT, L.L.C. | N/A | 08-01-2019 | 1,751,969 BOE | 565 | 13 |
| SLAWSON EXPLORATION COMPANY, INC. | Wichita, KS | 08-01-2019 | 1,748,039 BOE | 366 | 55 |
| EOG RESOURCES, INC. | Houston, TX | 08-01-2019 | 1,520,734 BOE | 777 | 20 |
| NEWFIELD PRODUCTION COMPANY | Woodlands, TX | 08-01-2019 | 1,436,517 BOE | 292 | 43 |
| KRAKEN OPERATING, LLC | Houston, TX | 08-01-2019 | 1,297,470 BOE | 179 | 34 |
| ENERPLUS RESOURCES USA CORPORATION | N/A | 08-01-2019 | 1,212,026 BOE | 229 | 69 |
| QEP ENERGY COMPANY | Denver, CO | 08-01-2019 | 1,091,003 BOE | 392 | N/A |
| RIMROCK OIL & GAS WILLISTON LLC | Village, CO | 08-01-2019 | 712,095 BOE | 130 | 71 |
| ZAVANNA, LLC | Denver, CO | 08-01-2019 | 582,546 BOE | 120 | 20 |
| NINE POINT ENERGY, LLC | Denver, CO | 08-01-2019 | 572,114 BOE | 183 | 23 |
North Dakota Oil & Gas Permits by Year
North Dakota Counties By Production
| County | National Rank | State Rank | County Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings County, ND | #177 | #8 | $17,217,762,644 | 33 | 08-01-2019 | 363,627 BBL | 542,389 MCF | 15,134 BOE |
| Bottineau County, ND | #271 | #10 | $6,781,677,234 | 22 | 08-01-2019 | 136,226 BBL | 17,744 MCF | 4,639 BOE |
| Bowman County, ND | #166 | #6 | $15,130,442,171 | 10 | 08-01-2019 | 416,110 BBL | 661,390 MCF | 17,545 BOE |
| Burke County, ND | #174 | #7 | $6,574,036,767 | 31 | 08-01-2019 | 331,270 BBL | 805,213 MCF | 15,516 BOE |
| Divide County, ND | #142 | #5 | $8,382,757,347 | 31 | 08-01-2019 | 540,280 BBL | 1,000,094 MCF | 23,566 BOE |
| Dunn County, ND | #16 | #2 | $43,838,931,584 | 32 | 08-01-2019 | 9,749,315 BBL | 12,078,556 MCF | 392,079 BOE |
| Golden Valley County, ND | #368 | #12 | $1,676,696,976 | 11 | 08-01-2019 | 52,659 BBL | 44,107 MCF | 2,000 BOE |
| McHenry County, ND | #558 | #15 | $91,536,980 | 3 | 08-01-2019 | 5,208 BBL | 0 MCF | 174 BOE |
| McKenzie County, ND | #4 | #1 | $91,150,273,356 | 63 | 08-01-2019 | 15,993,803 BBL | 45,513,256 MCF | 785,979 BOE |
| McLean County, ND | #359 | #11 | $726,946,071 | 7 | 08-01-2019 | 58,539 BBL | 40,009 MCF | 2,174 BOE |
| Mountrail County, ND | #25 | #4 | $59,913,697,288 | 28 | 08-01-2019 | 7,362,723 BBL | 11,960,641 MCF | 311,872 BOE |
| Renville County, ND | #377 | #13 | $3,531,907,536 | 19 | 08-01-2019 | 52,990 BBL | 1,851 MCF | 1,777 BOE |
| Slope County, ND | #463 | #14 | $681,894,709 | 3 | 08-01-2019 | 20,693 BBL | 6,675 MCF | 727 BOE |
| Stark County, ND | #195 | #9 | $8,123,383,265 | 15 | 08-01-2019 | 253,342 BBL | 510,631 MCF | 11,281 BOE |
| Ward County, ND | #612 | #16 | $325,259,018 | 9 | 08-01-2019 | 1,783 BBL | 643 MCF | 63 BOE |
| Williams County, ND | #22 | #3 | $50,115,733,406 | 43 | 08-01-2019 | 7,464,314 BBL | 17,200,995 MCF | 344,372 BOE |