45 wells across 37 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from BOGC well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-23.
Quick answer: The North Western Overthrust formation in Montana has 45 wells on record across 37 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Sun Explorationproduction Company, Amoco Production Company, Bnv Energy Company, Mosbacher Production Company and Kintla Oil Company. Compiled from Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the North Western Overthrust formation in Montana:
| # | Operator | Wells in North Western Overthrust |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Explorationproduction Company | 2 |
| 2 | Amoco Production Company | 2 |
| 3 | Bnv Energy Company | 2 |
| 4 | Mosbacher Production Company | 2 |
| 5 | Kintla Oil Company | 2 |
| 6 | Beauchamp C W | 2 |
| 7 | The Anaconda Company | 2 |
| 8 | Atlantic Richfield Company | 2 |
| 9 | Getty Oil Company | 1 |
| 10 | Butte Oil Company | 1 |
The Montana counties with the most North Western Overthrust activity:
Lewis And Clark, Flathead
The North Western Overthrust is one of Montana's active oil and gas plays, with 45 wells on file across 37 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the North Western Overthrust in the last 24 months — a measure of how active the play is right now versus its historical baseline.
For mineral owners with interests in Lewis And Clark, Flathead, knowing whether your tract sits within an active North Western Overthrust footprint is a foundational valuation question. Active formations with consistent permit flow command premium pricing; legacy formations with steady but declining production are valued differently.
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45 wells target the North Western Overthrust in Montana, worked by 37 active operators, per BOGC well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
By well count, the most active North Western Overthrust operators in Montana are Sun Explorationproduction Company, Amoco Production Company, Bnv Energy Company, Mosbacher Production Company and Kintla Oil Company. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the North Western Overthrust in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per BOGC records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the North Western Overthrust in Montana over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active North Western Overthrust drilling, per BOGC records (as of 2026-08-23).
North Western Overthrust activity in Montana currently spans 45 wells on record and 37 active operators, led by Sun Explorationproduction Company, Amoco Production Company, Bnv Energy Company, Mosbacher Production Company and Kintla Oil Company, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) well-header records (as of 2026-08-23).
The most active North Western Overthrust counties in Montana are Lewis And Clark, Flathead.
Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. Buckhead Energy checks your tract against current North Western Overthrust well and permit data and puts a free, no-obligation written offer in writing — this page is informational only, not a valuation.
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Formation: North Western Overthrust
State: Montana
Total wells: 45
Active operators: 37
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-23
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