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DMR Reports No New Permitting or Drilling Activity Saturday

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources did not process any new permits, spud notices, completions, or plugging reports.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) reported no new oil and gas activity filings for Saturday, October 3, 2026, according to its daily report.

The daily DMR activity report typically lists newly approved drilling permits, notices of spudded wells, reported well completions, and plugging reports. A day with no filings indicates no applications were processed or submitted by operators.

Days with no reported activity are normal, especially on weekends and during holidays, when regulatory offices are closed and field operations often slow. The report provides a regular snapshot of administrative and operational pace for Bakken shale operators.

The next report, covering activity for Sunday, October 4, is expected to be released on Monday morning.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Daily Activity Report for October 3, 2026.

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