North Dakota Mineral Answers
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does North Dakota rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | North Dakota currently ranks #2 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 30,464 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Texas? | There have been 1,923 permits approved in North Dakota. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in North Dakota? | 3,247 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 135 active producers in the state of North Dakota. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in North Dakota? | 13,917 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 30,464 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. North Dakota is ranked #2 in the US based on BOE produced in 10-01-2019. 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 10-01-2019.
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 29,050 | 30,464 | Up | 4.87% |
| Total Producing Wells | 17,012 | 18,018 | Up | 5.91% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 59% | 59% | Up | 1% |
| Active Producers | 139 | 135 | Down | -3% |
| Total Permits | 1,469 | 1,923 | Up | 31% |
| Average Well Depth | 13,632 | 13,917 | Up | 2% |
| Average BOE per Well | 3,289 | 3,247 | Down | -1% |
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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 10-01-2019
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC. | City, OK | 10-01-2019 | 8,202,175 BOE | 1,784 | 200 |
| HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC | Houston, TX | 10-01-2019 | 5,241,449 BOE | 1,633 | 177 |
| WHITING OIL AND GAS CORPORATION | N/A | 10-01-2019 | 5,070,782 BOE | 1,675 | 116 |
| MARATHON OIL COMPANY | Houston, TX | 10-01-2019 | 4,065,010 BOE | 730 | 105 |
| OASIS PETROLEUM NORTH AMERICA LLC | Houston, TX | 10-01-2019 | 3,871,458 BOE | 1,016 | 28 |
| BURLINGTON RESOURCES OIL & GAS COMPANY LP | N/A | 10-01-2019 | 3,847,382 BOE | 754 | 99 |
| XTO ENERGY INC | N/A | 10-01-2019 | 3,664,869 BOE | 1,038 | 10 |
| WPX ENERGY WILLISTON, LLC | Tulsa, OK | 10-01-2019 | 3,524,322 BOE | 394 | 78 |
| EQUINOR ENERGY LP | N/A | 10-01-2019 | 2,387,898 BOE | 700 | 37 |
| BRUIN E&P OPERATING, LLC | N/A | 10-01-2019 | 1,756,803 BOE | 454 | 43 |
| PETRO-HUNT, L.L.C. | N/A | 10-01-2019 | 1,685,775 BOE | 566 | 11 |
| SLAWSON EXPLORATION COMPANY, INC. | Wichita, KS | 10-01-2019 | 1,653,502 BOE | 371 | 61 |
| EOG RESOURCES, INC. | Houston, TX | 10-01-2019 | 1,624,654 BOE | 779 | 25 |
| KRAKEN OPERATING, LLC | Houston, TX | 10-01-2019 | 1,452,446 BOE | 194 | 32 |
| ENERPLUS RESOURCES USA CORPORATION | N/A | 10-01-2019 | 1,402,276 BOE | 245 | 57 |
| QEP ENERGY COMPANY | Denver, CO | 10-01-2019 | 1,374,452 BOE | 399 | N/A |
| NEWFIELD PRODUCTION COMPANY | Woodlands, TX | 10-01-2019 | 1,360,487 BOE | 300 | 42 |
| RIMROCK OIL & GAS WILLISTON LLC | Village, CO | 10-01-2019 | 740,534 BOE | 130 | 67 |
| NINE POINT ENERGY, LLC | Denver, CO | 10-01-2019 | 586,885 BOE | 184 | 22 |
| CRESCENT POINT ENERGY U.S. CORP. | N/A | 10-01-2019 | 582,569 BOE | 134 | 43 |
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 | #152 | #8 | $17,270,667,493 | 33 | 10-01-2019 | 334,848 BBL | 466,932 MCF | 13,756 BOE |
| Bottineau County, ND | #234 | #10 | $6,806,761,094 | 22 | 10-01-2019 | 136,430 BBL | 18,583 MCF | 4,651 BOE |
| Bowman County, ND | #142 | #6 | $15,181,853,525 | 10 | 10-01-2019 | 406,267 BBL | 451,920 MCF | 16,053 BOE |
| Burke County, ND | #151 | #7 | $6,615,473,100 | 31 | 10-01-2019 | 298,728 BBL | 745,169 MCF | 14,097 BOE |
| Divide County, ND | #111 | #5 | $8,453,193,216 | 32 | 10-01-2019 | 568,858 BBL | 1,037,496 MCF | 24,725 BOE |
| Dunn County, ND | #14 | #3 | $45,114,154,064 | 32 | 10-01-2019 | 9,305,692 BBL | 11,528,069 MCF | 374,234 BOE |
| Golden Valley County, ND | #347 | #13 | $1,683,088,652 | 11 | 10-01-2019 | 45,572 BBL | 31,917 MCF | 1,696 BOE |
| McHenry County, ND | #532 | #15 | $92,191,594 | 3 | 10-01-2019 | 5,251 BBL | 0 MCF | 175 BOE |
| McKenzie County, ND | #2 | #1 | $93,333,280,733 | 63 | 10-01-2019 | 16,259,255 BBL | 45,581,618 MCF | 795,206 BOE |
| McLean County, ND | #327 | #11 | $734,881,021 | 7 | 10-01-2019 | 51,819 BBL | 40,750 MCF | 1,954 BOE |
| Mountrail County, ND | #20 | #4 | $60,835,162,045 | 28 | 10-01-2019 | 7,389,449 BBL | 12,230,793 MCF | 314,264 BOE |
| Renville County, ND | #343 | #12 | $3,542,575,574 | 19 | 10-01-2019 | 52,495 BBL | 1,677 MCF | 1,759 BOE |
| Slope County, ND | #427 | #14 | $684,336,093 | 3 | 10-01-2019 | 20,428 BBL | 5,806 MCF | 713 BOE |
| Stark County, ND | #170 | #9 | $8,161,348,333 | 15 | 10-01-2019 | 228,362 BBL | 513,006 MCF | 10,462 BOE |
| Ward County, ND | #591 | #16 | $325,773,222 | 9 | 10-01-2019 | 1,911 BBL | 723 MCF | 68 BOE |
| Williams County, ND | #10 | #2 | $51,217,176,997 | 43 | 10-01-2019 | 8,174,809 BBL | 18,669,660 MCF | 376,213 BOE |