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Six New Permits Approved, Three Wells Emerge from Confidential Status

Daily DMR filings show new activity from Devon, EOG, and Petro-Hunt, with three wells losing confidential designation.

Bakken Wire Staff·☀️Morning Wire·

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved six new permits on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with operators targeting Divide, Dunn, McKenzie, and Mountrail counties. Three previously confidential wells also had their status changed, revealing new development from Whiting, Oasis, and XTO Energy.

The new permits include two in Divide County, both in confidential fields. Petro-Hunt LLC received a permit for the Bissonnette 161-97-31D-19-4H, and Formentera Operations LLC was approved for The High Road-04-21-DIV N518HF. Dunn County saw two permits as well: Devon Energy Williston LLC for the Clark South 33-32-31F XS 1TFH in the Wolf Bay field, and Dakota Fluid Solutions LLC for the Pendleton 2 SWD, a saltwater disposal well.

In the core Bakken counties, activity continued. EOG Resources Inc. secured a permit for the West Clark 9-2513H in McKenzie County. Phoenix Operating LLC was approved for the Messersmith 14-11-2-35 3H in Mountrail County's Stanley field.

The DMR report also listed three wells emerging from confidential status. According to the filings, Oasis Petroleum North America LLC's Davidson 5795 31-33 4B well in Williams County (Tioga field) and Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation's Paulson 5104 44-13 3B well in McKenzie County (Assiniboine field) are no longer confidential. Additionally, XTO Energy Inc's GBU Sophia Federal 44X-10E-N well in Williams County (Grinnell Continued 2 field) also had its confidential status changed.

The permit activity highlights ongoing operations by a mix of large independents and smaller operators. Devon Energy and EOG Resources represent major players advancing projects, while Petro-Hunt, Formentera, and Phoenix Operating show continued investment from other active companies. The approval of a saltwater disposal well permit for Dakota Fluid Solutions indicates ongoing infrastructure development to handle produced water.

Geographically, the permits show a continued spread of activity beyond the traditional core. While McKenzie and Mountrail counties remain focal points, the two permits in Divide County and one in Dunn County reflect sustained interest in the state's northwestern regions.

Source

North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Daily Activity Report for October 14, 2026.

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