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Bakken Rig Count Holds at 33 After Day of Turnover - Bakken Wire
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Bakken Rig Count Holds at 33 After Day of Turnover

One new rig added and three removed in Tuesday's state report, maintaining the month-long activity level.

Bakken Wire Staff·🌅Afternoon Wire·

North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained at 33 on Tuesday, November 10, according to live state data. The figure reflects a net loss of two rigs from Monday's operations, with one new rig added and three others removed from service.

One new drilling operation was reported. K T ENTERPRISES, LLC spud a new well using the T&S DRILLING 3 rig in McKenzie County at location 152-96-23.

Three rigs were released from duty. Phoenix Operating LLC removed two rigs: the PATTERSON 280 from Divide County (160-98-14) and the T&S DRILLING 2 from McKenzie County (146-98-31). Additionally, HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC released the NABORS X27 rig from a Williams County location (156-98-3). No rigs were reported as moving between locations.

The current activity level of 33 rigs represents a significant decline from just one week prior. On November 3, the state reported 38 active rigs, marking a one-week drop of five rigs, or over 13%. However, the current count is unchanged from the level reported one month ago on October 11, which also stood at 33 rigs.

The stability at the 33-rig level over the past month suggests operators are maintaining a cautious but consistent drilling program amid current market conditions. The day's activity, with multiple rigs released by a single operator, highlights the ongoing adjustments within individual company portfolios even as the broader state total holds steady.

The Williston Basin's core Bakken and Three Forks formations continue to be the primary target for the vast majority of drilling activity in the state. Rig concentration typically remains highest in the core counties of McKenzie, Williams, Mountrail, and Dunn.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources LIVE RIG DATA, Historical Context Data

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