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

No new permits, spuds, or completions were recorded by state regulators for July 12, a typical occurrence for a weekend.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) issued no new daily activity filings for Sunday, July 12, 2026.

The DMR's daily activity report typically lists new drilling permits approved, wells spudded (drilling begun), well completions reported, and wells plugged. The absence of new filings indicates no such regulatory actions were processed by the state on Sunday.

Days with no reported activity are normal, especially on weekends and during holidays, when state offices are closed and operator field reporting slows. The next report, covering activity for Monday, July 13, is expected to be released on Tuesday.

The daily activity report is a key indicator of near-term drilling and completion work in the Bakken formation. Sustained periods without new permits can signal a slowdown in future drilling plans, while a lack of reported completions can affect monthly oil production totals.

Industry analysts and royalty owners monitor these reports to gauge operator activity levels across the Williston Basin.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources daily activity report for July 12, 2026.

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