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North Dakota Rig Count Rises to 24, Koda Resources Adds Rig in Divide - Bakken Wire
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North Dakota Rig Count Rises to 24, Koda Resources Adds Rig in Divide

The state's active drilling fleet increased by one, contributing to a reported week-on-week uptick in North American rig activity.

Bakken Wire Staff·🌅Afternoon Wire·

The number of rigs actively drilling for oil and gas in North Dakota increased to 24 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, according to Bakken Wire live data. The count is up by one rig from the previous day.

The sole addition was a new rig deployed by Koda Resources Operating, LLC. The company spud the STONEHAM 16 well in Divide County at location 161-102-36. No rigs were removed or moved location on Tuesday.

The current rig count of 24 represents a modest increase from one week ago, when the state reported 23 active rigs on July 21, 2026. However, activity remains slightly lower than levels seen a month ago, when 26 rigs were active on June 28, 2026.

The incremental gain in North Dakota aligns with a broader trend reported in North America. According to Rigzone, citing Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count, the continent added five rigs week on week. The report, published Tuesday, indicates North America has entered a "rig addition streak."

The Bakken formation, spanning western North Dakota, is the state's primary oil-producing region. Rig count is a closely watched leading indicator of future production and capital expenditure by exploration and production companies operating in the Williston Basin.

While drilling activity shows a near-term uptick, midstream infrastructure development faces regulatory headwinds. In related news, Rigzone reported that over a dozen states and the District of Columbia protested a proposed rulemaking by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The states oppose a plan to broaden the kinds of gas pipeline projects that qualify for review exemptions.

The stability and expansion of pipeline takeaway capacity is critical for Bakken producers to efficiently move oil and associated natural gas to market. Regulatory challenges for new pipeline projects can impact development economics in the region.

The recent rig count movement suggests operators are maintaining a measured level of drilling activity. The addition by Koda Resources Operating in Divide County highlights ongoing, targeted development within the Bakken play.

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Bakken Wire live rig data, Rigzone

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