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DMR Approves Eight New Bakken Permits, All in Divide County - Bakken Wire
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DMR Approves Eight New Bakken Permits, All in Divide County

Phoenix Operating and Koda Resources secure permits for seven horizontal wells, while Whiting reports a confidential status change in McKenzie County.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved eight new drilling permits on Friday, August 7, with all activity concentrated in the northwestern corner of the Bakken in Divide County.

Phoenix Operating LLC was the most active applicant, receiving approval for a five-well pad named "Monkey Barrel." The permits, numbered #43189 through #43193, are for the MONKEY BARREL 14-23-26-35 1H through 5H wells. All are located in the NE NW of Section 14-162N-102W within the Alkabo field.

Koda Resources Operating LLC followed with three approved permits. The company secured permits #43194, #43195, and #43196 for the BOCK 1435-4BH, 5BH, and 6BH wells. These are also in Divide County, situated in the Daneville field.

The day's filings indicate continued operator focus on the Bakken's core areas, with Divide County being a primary target for new drilling programs. The approval of two multi-well pads suggests planning for efficient, concentrated development.

In a separate filing, Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation reported a confidential status change for an existing permit. The filing for permit #41434, the JEFFERSON FEDERAL 5003 42-14 4B well in SW SW of Section 14-150N-103W, McKenzie County, Foreman Butte field, was updated. The DMR's "confidential status changes" category typically indicates a shift in the well's operational phase, such as moving from permitted to spudded, or updates to its confidential designation.

The daily permit count of eight is a snapshot of near-term drilling plans. Phoenix Operating's five-well pad represents a significant commitment to the Alkabo area, while Koda Resources' three-well pad expands activity in the nearby Daneville field.

No other permit approvals, location amendments, or well completion reports were listed in Friday's DMR Daily Activity Report data.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Daily Activity Report for August 7, 2026.

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