Search Bakken Wire
Showing 30 of 185 results for “” — narrow the date range or category to see the rest
DMR: Four New McKenzie Co. Permits to Phoenix; Hess, Whiting Wells Released
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved four new drilling permits on Monday, October 12, according to its daily activity report. All permits were issued to Phoenix Operating LLC for a single location in McKenzie County. The permits are for the SHIV 13-24-25-36 1H through 4H wells, all located in SE SW 12-146N-99W within the Ranch Creek field. The filings represent a new four-well pad for the operator in a prolific area of the Bakken formation. In other activity, five wells were released from confidential status, making their initial production data publicly available. Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC, had one well released: the AN-LONE TREE-152-95-1207H-4 in NE NE 11-152N-95W, McKenzie County. Two Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation wells in the Assiniboine field of McKenzie County were also released. These are the PAULSON 5104 44-13 2B in NE SE 13-151N-104W and the CLIFFSIDE FEDERAL 5103 41-7 4B in Lot 4,...
DMR Daily Activity Report Shows No New Filings for Sunday
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) reported no new activity in its daily filing report for Sunday, October 11, 2026, according to the agency's data release. The daily activity report typically lists new drilling permits approved, wells spudded, completions reported, and wells plugged. The absence of new filings is a regular occurrence, particularly on weekends and during holidays when regulatory and company offices are closed. The DMR's daily report is a key source of near-real-time data for Bakken operators, service companies, and mineral owners tracking development. While daily fluctuations are normal, the weekly and monthly tallies provide a clearer picture of industry activity levels in the Williston Basin. The next report, expected later today, will cover any filings submitted on Monday.
DMR Daily Activity Report Shows No New Filings for Saturday
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) daily activity report for Saturday, October 10, 2026, showed no new regulatory filings, according to the agency's data. The daily report typically lists new drilling permits issued, well completions reported, notices of spudding (the start of drilling), and wells officially plugged. The absence of new activity on a Saturday is a normal occurrence, as regulatory and company filings often slow during weekends and holidays. Such pauses in reported activity do not necessarily reflect a halt in field operations but indicate a lull in the submission of official paperwork to state regulators. The Bakken formation in western North Dakota remains one of the nation's most prolific oil-producing regions. The next report from the DMR, covering activity for Sunday, October 11, is expected to be released on Monday.
Single New Permit Approved for EOG in McKenzie County
North Dakota's Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) approved one new drilling permit in filings from Friday, October 9, 2026, according to the daily activity report. The sole permit was issued to EOG Resources, Inc. for the WEST CLARK 135-2513H well in the Clarks Creek field of McKenzie County. The report also noted two wells were released from confidential status, a procedural step that typically follows the completion of initial drilling or fracking operations. In McKenzie County, Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC's AN-LONE TREE-152-95-1207H-5 well was released. In Mountrail County, Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C.'s SCHA 33-34 6H well in the Alger field was also released from confidential status. The single permit approval continues a pattern of measured activity in the Bakken formation. EOG Resources remains one of the core operators in the region, with its latest permit focused on the prolific Clarks Creek field in western McKenzie County. This area has...
Devon Energy Leads Daily Permitting with Six New Williams County Wells
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved seven new drilling permits in its latest daily activity report, with Devon Energy Williston L.L.C. accounting for six of them. EOG Resources Inc. filed for the seventh permit. Devon Energy's approved permits are concentrated in Williams County. The operator received approval for the LIPPERT 1-12-13-241H well in the Hardscrabble field. The bulk of its activity, however, is focused on the Buford field, where it secured permits for five wells named FURY 2-1-6-5F1H through FURY 2-1-6-5F5H. These filings suggest the development of a multi-well pad in that area. EOG Resources' single approved permit is for the WEST CLARK 135-25 13H well, located in McKenzie County's Clarks Creek field. The report also listed four permit renewals for wells where operators are seeking to modify drilling plans. Enerplus Resources USA Corporation is renewing permit 38588 for the QUEEN 152-94-29-32-LL well in McKenzie County's Antelope field,...
Oasis Permits Three Dunn County Wells as Burlington Reports Strong Rolla Completions
Oasis Petroleum North America LLC was the sole operator to secure new drilling permits from the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources yesterday, according to the agency's daily activity report. The company received three permits, all for wells in the same Dunn County section. The approved permits, 43385, 43386, and 43387, are for the Lovegood Federal 4595 42-19 3B, 4B, and 5B wells, respectively. All are located in SW SE 19-145N-95W within the Murphy Creek field in Dunn County. In other confidential status changes, Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C. had its Corvette 34-35-36-1H well in Williams County released from confidential status. According to the report, two permits for Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation in McKenzie County were canceled. The Toonie 5001 11-18 4B and 5B wells, located in NE NW 18-150N-101W in the Pronghorn field, are no longer active. Additionally, two permits for Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP in...
Nine New Bakken Permits Approved, Led by Kraken and Murex
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved nine new drilling permits on Tuesday, October 6, according to its daily activity report. The bulk of the new permits were filed by Kraken Operating LLC and Murex Petroleum Corporation. Kraken Operating LLC secured four permits for its "BUBBA" project in McKenzie County, all within a confidential field. The permits are for BUBBA 14-11-2 3H, 4H, 5H, and 6H. Murex Petroleum Corporation was approved for four permits in Divide County. Two are in the Alkabo field (BR-CJ HANA 36-24H MB and BR-DANI AUTUMN 36-24H MB) and two are in the Daneville field (BR-MICAH ANDREW 1-13H MB and BR-WANDA JUNE 1-13H MB). The ninth permit went to Koda Resources Operating LLC for the AMBER 1705-6BH well in Divide County's Fertile Valley field. In other activity, several previously confidential wells were released from that status. According to the report, three Hess Bakken Investments II,...
Oasis Petroleum Leads Daily Permitting with Six New Dunn County Wells
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved six new drilling permits on Monday, October 5, 2026, all filed by Oasis Petroleum North America LLC. According to the DMR Daily Activity Report, all six permits are for wells in the Murphy Creek field of Dunn County. The approved permits include four wells on the Potter pad (43369, 43370, 43371, 43372) and two wells on the Weasley pad (43373, 43374). All six permits are located at NE SE 29-145N-95W, indicating a concentrated development plan by the operator in that specific section. Three existing permits were also renewed. According to the report, Formentera Operations, LLC renewed its permit for the RANGER 3328-3TFH well in Lot 4, Section 4-162N-98W, Divide County, Blooming Prairie field. The permit is listed as ‘CONFIDENTIAL’ and its location is noted as being outside of a spacing unit. Two permits held by Koda Resources Operating, LLC in Divide County...
DMR Daily Activity Report Shows No New Permits or Filings Sunday
No new oil and gas activity was recorded in North Dakota’s official daily report for Sunday, October 4, according to the state Department of Mineral Resources. The DMR's daily activity report, which tracks regulatory filings from operators, contained no new permits, well completions, spud reports, or notices of plugged wells. The daily report is a key source for tracking near-real-time operational activity in the Bakken formation and broader Williston Basin. It typically includes new permits approved for drilling, notices that a well has been spudded (drilling commenced), reports of well completions (when a well is finished and ready for production), and official notifications of well plugging. Days with no new filings are a normal occurrence in the state's reporting system, especially following weekends and state holidays when operator offices and regulatory processing may be offline. The lack of new activity in a single daily report does not indicate a trend,...
DMR Reports No New Permitting or Drilling Activity Saturday
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) reported no new oil and gas activity filings for Saturday, October 3, 2026, according to its daily report. The daily DMR activity report typically lists newly approved drilling permits, notices of spudded wells, reported well completions, and plugging reports. A day with no filings indicates no applications were processed or submitted by operators. Days with no reported activity are normal, especially on weekends and during holidays, when regulatory offices are closed and field operations often slow. The report provides a regular snapshot of administrative and operational pace for Bakken shale operators. The next report, covering activity for Sunday, October 4, is expected to be released on Monday morning.
Kraken Operating Secures Six New Permits for Confidential Williams County Project
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved six new drilling permits in its latest daily activity report, with all permits going to a single operator for a confidential project. The agency also processed three permit renewals and two confidential status changes. Kraken Operating LLC was the sole recipient of new permits approved on Thursday, October 1. All six permits are for horizontal wells in Williams County within fields listed as ‘CONFIDENTIAL’. The permits are for the ROUGHNECK 1-2-3 1H, 2H, 3H, and 4H, as well as the ROUGHNECK 12-11-10 5H and ROUGHNECK 12-11-12 6H, according to the DMR report. This concentrated batch of permits signals a significant new drilling campaign by Kraken in a specific area of the Bakken formation. The DMR also listed three permit renewals, indicating operators are moving forward with previously approved locations. Zavanna Energy Operating, LLC renewed a permit for its LOT2 3-155-100 well in...
DMR Approves Six New Permits, Nine Renewals in Divide, Bowman Counties
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) approved six new drilling permits and nine permit renewals in its latest daily activity report, with activity concentrated in Divide County. According to the report, Phoenix Operating LLC was the most active filer, securing five of the six new permits. All five of Phoenix Operating's new permits are for the Alkabo field in Divide County. The permits are for the TOP GUN 30-19-18-7 1HF through 4HF wells and the ROOSTER 29-20-17-8 4HF well, all located in the NW NE of section 31-162N-102W. The sixth new permit was issued to Marlo Operating Company, LLC for a confidential wildcat well named TOSCO BRANCH 2 in Bowman County. Koda Resources Operating, LLC was the most active in the permit renewal category, accounting for seven of the nine renewals. According to the DMR report, five of Koda's renewed permits—the BOCK 2133-6BH, 7BH, and 8BH in the...
Six New Permits Issued to Phoenix and Enerplus in Divide, Dunn Counties
North Dakota's Department of Mineral Resources approved six new drilling permits on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, according to the agency's daily activity report. The permits were split between two operators, with activity focused in the state's western counties. Phoenix Operating LLC received two permits in Divide County. The permits are for the HOBBIT 30-31-6-7 1H-LL well in the CORINTH field and the HOBBIT 29-32 4H well in the WILDROSE field, both located in Township 160N, Range 97W. Enerplus Resources USA Corporation was approved for four permits in Dunn County. The permits are for the MHA OAT 4892 21-19 4B, MHA MILLET 4892 21-19 5B, MHA GRAIN 4892 21-19 6B, and MHA BARLEY 4892 21-19 7B wells, all located on LOT 2. The report also listed several confidential status changes for existing wells. A Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC well (36271) in McKenzie County was listed, along with a Formentera Operations,...
Hess and Enerplus Lead Bakken Permitting with Seven New Wells
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved seven new drilling permits in filings dated Monday, September 28, 2026, with Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC and Enerplus Resources USA Corporation accounting for all the new activity. Hess was the most active operator, receiving approval for five new wells in Williams County. All five permits (43347 through 43351) are located in the Rainbow field. Four of the permits (GO-BEYER-158-98-3415H-1 through H-4) are for a single pad, indicating a significant multi-well development project. The fifth Hess permit is for the GO-BINDE-158-98-3514H-1 well. Enerplus Resources USA Corporation was approved for two permits in Dunn County. The permits, 43051 for the MHA BUCKWHEAT 4892 21-19 3B well and 43056 for the MHA RICE 4892 21-19 8B well, are both located in an unspecified field on Lot 2, according to the DMR report. In other activity, the DMR released six wells from confidential status, making...
No New Activity Reported in North Dakota DMR Daily Report for Sunday
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) daily activity report for Sunday, September 27, 2026, contained no new filings for drilling or well-related activity, according to the department's data release. The DMR's daily report typically lists new drilling permits approved, well completions reported, spud notices (when drilling begins), and notices for plugged wells. These filings provide a real-time snapshot of operational activity across the Williston Basin and Bakken formation. Days with no reported activity are normal, particularly following weekends and state holidays when regulatory offices are closed and operator filings pause. The lack of new permits or completion reports on a Sunday indicates a standard administrative lull. Industry observers use the daily reports to track the pace of development. While a single day without filings does not signal a trend, sustained periods of low activity in the reports can reflect broader shifts in operator planning or regulatory processing times.
Weekend Lull: No New Activity Filed in ND DMR Daily Report
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources' daily activity report for Saturday, September 26, 2026, contained no new filings, according to the agency's data. The daily report is the state's official record of new drilling permits issued, wells spudded (drilling begun), wells completed, and wells plugged. The absence of new filings on a weekend is a normal occurrence in the state's oil and gas industry, as many regulatory and company offices are closed. No-activity days are common on Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays. The report serves as a key tracking tool for Bakken operators, service companies, and mineral rights owners to monitor the pace of development in the Williston Basin. The next report, covering activity for Sunday, September 27, is expected to be released by the DMR on Monday morning.
True Oil Leads Friday Permitting with Four McKenzie County Wells
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved four new drilling permits on Friday, September 25, all filed by True Oil LLC in McKenzie County, according to the DMR Daily Activity Report. The agency also recorded confidential status changes for wells operated by Devon Energy and Hess. All four newly permitted wells are located in the North Branch field within the same section. The permits are for the Huron State 14-36 36-25 TF1H (SE SW 36-148N-102W), Huron State 24-36 36-25 TF2H (SE SW 36-148N-102W), Huron State 34-36 36-25 TF3H (SW SE 36-148N-102W), and Huron State 44-36 36-25 TF4H (SW SE 36-148N-102W). The filings indicate continued development by True Oil in this specific area of the prolific Bakken formation. The confidential status change category, which often signals a well moving from drilling to production or another phase, included two notable operators. Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C., reported a change for its Borsheim...
Continental Resources Leads DMR Activity with Five New Confidential Permits
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved five new drilling permits in its latest daily activity report, all filed by Continental Resources, Inc. for locations in Williams County. According to the report, the permits are for the Billings 5-16H, Stockton 4-21H, Billings 6-16H, Stockton 5-21H, and Stockton 6-21HSL wells. All five are designated for the 'CONFIDENTIAL' field. The report also listed twelve permit renewals. Four of these were for Zavanna Energy Operating, LLC, for the Beth 4-6 1H through 4H wells in McKenzie County's Glass Bluff field, each noted as a "proposed drillback outside of spacing unit." Four producing well completions were reported, showcasing strong initial flows. Continental Resources reported two high-performing wells in McKenzie County: the Brakken FIU 4-6H flowed 1,111 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) and 2,151 barrels of water per day (BWPD), while the Brakken FIU 5-6HSL flowed 2,107 BOPD and 603 BWPD. Zavanna Energy...
Continental Resources Secures Four New Permits in Divide County
Continental Resources was the most active driller in the latest North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) filing, securing approval for four new permits in Divide County. According to the DMR Daily Activity Report for filings on September 23, all four permits are for confidential wells in the Nielsen drilling unit. The approved permits are for the Nielsen 2-24HSL, Nielsen 3-24H, Nielsen 4-24H, and Nielsen 5-24H. These new permits highlight continued operator interest in the Bakken formation's northwestern core area, particularly in Divide County, which has historically been a prolific oil-producing region. In other activity, Hunt Oil Company had a significant number of well filings move out of confidential status. According to the report, eight Hunt Oil wells across two units in Burke County were released from confidential designation. These include the Dimond 160-91-36-24H-1, 2, and 3, and the Vanville 159-91-1-13H-1 and 2. Also released were the Vanville 159-91-2-14H-1, 2,...
Phoenix Operating Permits Four-Well Pad in Divide County
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved four new drilling permits on Tuesday, all for a single operator in the northwestern reaches of the state. Phoenix Operating LLC received permits for a four-well pad in Divide County, according to the daily activity report. The permits, numbered 43325 through 43328, are for the MAVERICK 31-6-7-18 1H through 4H wells. All four locations are at NW NE 31-162N-102W within the Daneville field. This batch of permits represents the sole new approval for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, signaling focused activity by Phoenix Operating in that area. In other activity, the DMR reported status changes for several previously confidential wells. Three EOG Resources, Inc. wells in Mountrail County were released from confidential status. The wells are BURKE 415-3411H, BURKE 418-3421H, and BURKE 413-3421H. All are located at SE NE 34-155N-90W. The release from confidential status typically follows the initial production reporting phase, allowing...
DMR Approves Five New Permits, Koda Resources Dominates Divide County Activity
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved five new drilling permits in filings dated Monday, September 21, 2026, according to the agency's Daily Activity Report. Four of the permits were filed by Koda Resources Operating LLC, all targeting locations in Divide County. Koda Resources was the most active operator in the latest report. The company received approval for two horizontal wells in the East Goose Lake field: the ALE 2436-2BHN and the ALE 2436-3BHN. It also secured permits for two more horizontal wells in the Daneville field: the ALE 2436-5BH and the ALE1326-6BH, as reported by the DMR. The only other permit approved was for SOGC LLC, designated as confidential. This permit, 43319, is for the MARTENS 4-5-6- 1LNH well in Mountrail County within the 'CONFIDENTIAL' field, according to the DMR filings. Confidential status is typically granted for 180 days to protect an operator's proprietary drilling plans. In a...
DMR Daily Activity Report Shows No New Filings for Sunday
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) daily activity report for Sunday, September 20, 2026, contained no new filings, according to the agency's data. The daily report typically lists new drilling permits approved, well completions reported, wells spudded (drilling begun), and notices of well plugging. The absence of new activity on a Sunday is a normal occurrence for the state's oil and gas regulatory system. No-activity days are common on weekends and during state holidays, as companies and regulatory processing slow. The report serves as a key daily snapshot of administrative and operational movement for Bakken operators and service companies. The next report, expected later today, will reflect any new applications or actions processed by the DMR on Monday.
No New Activity Reported in Saturday's DMR Daily Filing
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) published no new regulatory activity in its daily report for Saturday, September 19, 2026. The report, which tracks key regulatory filings from the previous day, contained no new entries for permits, spud notices, well completions, or well plugging records. The daily activity report is a standard snapshot of administrative progress for oil and gas operations in the state. It typically lists new drilling permits approved by the state, notifications that a rig has spudded (begun drilling) a new well, reports of wells that have been completed and are ready for production, and official records of wells that have been permanently plugged. Days with no reported activity are common and expected, particularly on weekends and during state holidays. The lack of filings reflects the standard administrative and field operation schedules within the industry. The next report, covering activity from Sunday, will be issued...
Continental, Hess Lead Bakken Permitting with Eight New Well Approvals
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved eight new drilling permits in its latest daily activity report, with Continental Resources Inc. accounting for more than half of the new approvals. Six existing permits also saw renewals. Continental Resources was issued five new permits, all for confidential wells in Williams County. The permits are for the Billings 2-16HSL, Stockton 2-21H, Billings 3-16H, Stockton 3-21H, and Billings 4-16H locations, according to the DMR report. Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC secured one new permit for the GO-SKJEI MW TR-158-98-3526H-4 well in the Rainbow field of Williams County. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP received a permit for the HBU Sandstone 10S MBH well in a confidential field in McKenzie County. Koda Resources Operating, LLC was approved for the ALE 2335-3BHN well in Divide County. The report listed six permit renewals. Hess Bakken Investments II renewed three permits for the SC-Ellingsberg-154-98-3229H-5, -6,...
DMR Issues 2 New Permits; 5 Confidential Status Changes Released
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) approved two new drilling permits in filings from Thursday, September 17, 2026, according to its daily activity report. The agency also released five wells from confidential status. Continental Resources, Inc. and Koda Resources Operating, LLC each secured one permit. Continental's permit (43311) is for the PETERSON 10-29HSL well in Williams County, targeting the EAST FORK field. Koda Resources' permit (43310) is for the AMBER 1704-7BH well in Divide County within the FERTILE VALLEY field. In a separate status change, three wells operated by Enerplus Resources USA Corporation in Dunn County have been released from confidential status. The wells are EDWARD FEDERAL 4797 43-21 2B (42672), EDWARD FEDERAL 4797 43-21 4B (42674), and EDWARD FEDERAL 4797 43-21 5B (42675). All are located in SW SE 21-147N-97W. Additionally, two wells operated by Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP in McKenzie County's Haystack Butte...
Devon Energy Leads Daily Permits with Three-Well Williams County Pad
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved four new drilling permits on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C. accounting for three of them, according to the agency's daily activity report. White Rock Oil & Gas, LLC secured the fourth permit. Devon Energy's new permits are for the BUFORD 3-10-15F 2H, 4H, and 5H wells, all located in Williams County within a 'CONFIDENTIAL' field. This three-well pad indicates continued development focus in the western reaches of the Bakken formation. White Rock Oil & Gas's permit is for the MEAD FEDERAL 17-32-4H well in McKenzie County, also in a 'CONFIDENTIAL' field. In other activity, the DMR processed eight permit renewals, the bulk of which were for a significant XTO Energy Inc. project in McKenzie County. The agency renewed four permits (35055, 35056, 35057, 35058) for the RUBY STATE FEDERAL wells in the Grinnell field. All four renewals were...
Continental, EOG Secure New Permits; Hess, Burlington Wells Released from Confidentiality
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources approved four new drilling permits in filings dated Tuesday, September 15, 2026, according to the agency's Daily Activity Report. Continental Resources and EOG Resources each secured two permits. Continental Resources' approved permits, 43302 and 43303, are for the JENNER 2-16H and MARYLAND FEDERAL 6-16H wells, both located in Williams County and designated for the 'CONFIDENTIAL' field. EOG Resources' permits, 43304 and 43305, are for the SHELL 57-3305H and SHELL 58-3305H wells in Mountrail County's prolific Parshall field. The report also detailed several wells released from confidential status, providing their first production data to the public. Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC, had two wells released: the SC-MARI-153-98-2223H-3 in Williams County and the EN-WILL TRUST A- 157-94-2734H-4 in Mountrail County's Big Butte field. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP also had two Haystack Butte field wells in McKenzie County released: the HBU BADLANDS 8S...
Burlington Resources Leads Bakken Drilling Activity with Four New Permits
Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company LP was the most active operator in North Dakota's latest permitting round, securing four new drilling permits for a project in McKenzie County. According to yesterday's North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) Daily Activity Report, the permits are for the Haystack Butte area. The four Burlington permits are for the HBU Badlands 2N MBH, HBU Badlands 7S MBH, HBU Badlands 3N MBH, and HBU Hazel 1N MBH wells. All are located in Township 148N, Range 98W within McKenzie County. Other operators also filed for new drilling authority. Zavanna Energy Operating, LLC filed for two permits for the Sawyer 13-36 2TFH and 3TFH wells in the Stockyard Creek area of Williams County. Oasis Petroleum North America LLC filed for two permits for the Dolls Daisy 5301 31-31 5B and Dolls Daisy Federal 5301 31-31 6B wells in the Indian Hill area of McKenzie County....
No New Filings Reported in North Dakota DMR Daily Activity Report
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) daily activity report for Sunday, September 13, contained no new filings, according to the agency's data release. The daily report typically lists new drilling permits approved, well spud notices, well completions, and notices of well plugging. A day with no reported activity is not unusual, especially following a weekend when regulatory filings often pause. For Bakken operators and service companies, the report serves as a near-real-time pulse of regulatory activity. Consistent periods without new permits or spud notices can signal a temporary lull in frontline drilling operations, though it does not reflect broader production or development planning. The next report, expected later today, will cover any new activity filed on Monday, September 14.
DMR Daily Activity Report Shows No New Filings for Saturday
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) daily activity report for Saturday, September 12, contained no new filings, according to the agency's data. The DMR daily report typically lists new drilling permits approved, wells spudded (drilling begun), completions reported, and wells plugged. The absence of new entries for a given day is a normal occurrence in the state's oil and gas regulatory system. Such no-activity reports are common on weekends and state holidays when operator and regulatory office activity slows. The next report, expected later today, will cover any filings submitted on Sunday. The daily activity report is a key source of operational intelligence for Bakken producers, service companies, and mineral rights owners, providing a near-real-time snapshot of drilling and completion activity across the Williston Basin.