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No New Activity Reported in DMR Daily Filing for Sunday

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources reported no new permits, spuds, completions, or plugging reports for November 1.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

No new drilling or permitting activity was reported for North Dakota in the Department of Mineral Resources' daily activity report for Sunday, November 1, according to the agency.

The DMR daily report typically lists new drilling permits approved, wells spudded (drilling commenced), completions reported, and wells plugged. The absence of new filings indicates a quiet day for regulatory filings from operators across the Bakken formation and Williston Basin.

Days with no reported activity are not uncommon, particularly on weekends and during holidays, when state offices are closed and company reporting may be delayed. The next report, expected later today, will reflect any filings processed on Monday, November 2.

The daily activity report is a key indicator of near-term operational tempo for oil and gas producers in the state. A sustained period of low or no permitting activity can signal a pullback in drilling plans, while a surge in spud or completion reports points to increased field work.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources daily activity report for November 1, 2026.

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