# Bakken Formation in Montana: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Bakken oil and gas activity in Montana: 5092 wells across 630 operators, 4 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Bakken formation. Refreshed monthly.

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**Generated:** 2026-08-24 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The Bakken formation in Montana has 5,092 wells on record across 630 active operators, with 4 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Morning Star Oil Company, Continental Resources, White Rock Oil & Gas, D90 Energy and Oasis Petroleum North America. Compiled from Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Bakken Formation – Montana Oil & Gas Activity

Bakken formation operator and drilling activity in Montana: 5,092 wells, 630 active operators, 4 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 5092
- Active Operators: 630
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 4

## Page Outline
- Bakken Formation in Montana
  - Top Operators in the Bakken (Montana)
  - Primary Montana Counties for the Bakken
  - Recent Bakken Drilling Permits in Montana
  - About the Bakken Formation in Montana
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Bakken Mineral Rights in Montana?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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