# Big Horn Basin Formation in Montana: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Big Horn Basin oil and gas activity in Montana: 639 wells across 217 operators, 4 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Big Horn Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Big Horn Basin formation in Montana has 639 wells on record across 217 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 Contango Resources Company, Big Sky Energy, Amoco Production Company, Montana Power Company and Northwestern. Compiled from Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Big Horn Basin Formation – Montana Oil & Gas Activity

Big Horn Basin formation operator and drilling activity in Montana: 639 wells, 217 active operators, 4 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 639
- Active Operators: 217
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 4

## Page Outline
- Big Horn Basin Formation in Montana
  - Top Operators in the Big Horn Basin (Montana)
  - Primary Montana Counties for the Big Horn Basin
  - Recent Big Horn Basin Drilling Permits in Montana
  - Big Horn Basin DUCs (Drilled, Uncompleted Wells) in Montana
  - About the Big Horn Basin Formation in Montana
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Big Horn Basin Mineral Rights in Montana?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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