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DMR Daily Activity Report Shows No New Filings for Saturday

North Dakota's oil and gas regulator reported no new permits, spuds, completions, or pluggings in its latest daily update.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) daily activity report for Saturday, April 18, 2026, contained no new filings for oil and gas operations, according to the agency's data release.

The daily report typically lists new drilling permits approved, wells spudded (drilling begun), wells completed, and wells plugged. The absence of new filings indicates no such regulatory actions were processed or reported for that 24-hour period.

Days with no reported activity are a normal occurrence in the state's oil fields, particularly on weekends and holidays when administrative and field operations slow. The DMR's daily report serves as a key snapshot of near-term drilling and completion activity for Bakken operators and service companies.

The next report, covering activity for Sunday, April 19, will be published on Monday morning.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Daily Activity Report for April 18, 2026.

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