# Central Montana Uplift Formation in Montana: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Central Montana Uplift oil and gas activity in Montana: 4337 wells across 837 operators, 4 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Central Montana Uplift formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Central Montana Uplift formation in Montana has 4,337 wells on record across 837 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 Northwestern, Fuel Resources Development Company, True Oil, Montana Power Company and Devon Energy Production Company. Compiled from Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

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

Central Montana Uplift formation operator and drilling activity in Montana: 4,337 wells, 837 active operators, 4 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 4337
- Active Operators: 837
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 4

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

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