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DMR Reports No New Bakken Drilling Activity on July 4

State regulator's daily filing system shows no new permits, spuds, or completions for the holiday.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) reported no new oil and gas activity filings for Friday, July 4, 2026, according to its daily activity report. The system showed no new permits issued, wells spudded, completions reported, or wells plugged.

The DMR's daily activity report is a key source of operational data for the Williston Basin, tracking the lifecycle of wells from initial permitting through to plugging. A day with no new filings is not unusual, particularly on weekends and observed holidays like Independence Day.

Such pauses in reported activity are a normal part of the industry's workflow and administrative calendar. They do not necessarily indicate a slowdown in ongoing field operations but reflect a temporary lull in regulatory filings. Activity typically resumes with the next business day's report.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources daily activity report for July 4, Card 2026

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