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North Dakota Rig Count Rises to 24, Adding Two New Permitted Rigs - Bakken Wire
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North Dakota Rig Count Rises to 24, Adding Two New Permitted Rigs

The statewide active rig count increased by one net unit, with new drilling activity reported in Divide and McKenzie counties.

Bakken Wire Staff·🌅Afternoon Wire·

The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota rose to 24 on Wednesday, July 22, according to live rig data. This represents a net gain of one rig from the previous day, with two new rigs added and one rig released from service.

Two new permitted drilling rigs commenced operations. Phoenix Operating LLC spud the PATTERSON 268 well in Divide County at location 162-95-27. In McKenzie County, DEVON ENERGY WILLISTON, L.L.C. started drilling the PRONGHORN 7 at 151-102-27.

One rig was released from duty. HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC released the NABORS x24 rig from its previous location at 149-100-33 in McKenzie County.

A separate Hess-operated rig was relocated. HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC moved the NABORS X27 rig to a new location at 156-98-2 in Williams County.

The current activity level of 24 rigs represents a slight decline from recent weeks. The rig count is down by two from one week ago, on July 15, 2026, when 26 rigs were active. Compared to one month ago, on June 22, 2026, the count is down by three rigs from a total of 27.

The Bakken formation remains the primary oil-producing region in North Dakota, with drilling activity concentrated in the core counties of the Williston Basin. Rig counts are a closely watched leading indicator for future oil production in the state.

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