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No New Permits, Completions Filed with ND DMR Sunday

State regulator's daily activity report shows no new filings for October 25, a common occurrence on weekends.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) daily activity report for Sunday, October 25, contained no new permit applications, completion reports, spud notices, or plugging records.

The daily report, a key snapshot of regulatory activity in the state's oil fields, typically lists new drilling permits issued, wells reported as completed, wells that have started drilling (spudded), and wells that have been plugged. A day with no new filings is not unusual, especially on weekends and during holidays when regulatory and company offices are typically closed.

The next report, expected later today, will reflect any filings submitted to the state on Monday. Operators in the Bakken and across North Dakota use these daily reports to track regulatory and competitive activity.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources daily activity report for October 25, 2026.

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