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DMR Daily Activity Report Shows No New Filings for Saturday - Bakken Wire
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DMR Daily Activity Report Shows No New Filings for Saturday

No new permits, spuds, or completions were recorded in North Dakota's latest regulatory filing.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) daily activity report for Saturday, May 16, 2026, showed no new filings, according to the agency's data release.

The daily report typically lists new drilling permits approved, well completions reported, wells spudded (drilling commenced), and notices of plugged wells. The absence of new activity filings is a normal occurrence, particularly on weekends and holidays when regulatory and company offices are typically closed.

For Bakken operators and service companies, the report provides a near-real-time snapshot of regulatory activity and field operations. While a day with no filings indicates a pause in new administrative submissions, it does not reflect ongoing production or drilling work at existing well sites.

The next report, expected Monday, will provide an updated summary of permitting and drilling activity across the Williston Basin.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources daily activity report for May 16, 2026.

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