# North Western Overthrust Formation in Montana: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> North Western Overthrust oil and gas activity in Montana: 45 wells across 37 operators, 0 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the North Western Overthrust formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
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.

## Dataset
**Name:** North Western Overthrust Formation – Montana Oil & Gas Activity

North Western Overthrust formation operator and drilling activity in Montana: 45 wells, 37 active operators, 0 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 45
- Active Operators: 37
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 0

## Page Outline
- North Western Overthrust Formation in Montana
  - Top Operators in the North Western Overthrust (Montana)
  - Primary Montana Counties for the North Western Overthrust
  - About the North Western Overthrust Formation in Montana
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own North Western Overthrust Mineral Rights in Montana?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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