# Sweetgrass Arch Formation in Montana: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Sweetgrass Arch oil and gas activity in Montana: 16666 wells across 1621 operators, 7 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Sweetgrass Arch formation. Refreshed monthly.

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

## Answer
Quick answer: The Sweetgrass Arch formation in Montana has 16,666 wells on record across 1,621 active operators, with 7 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-23). Its most active operators by well count are Somont Oil Company, New Horizon Resources, McR, Montalban Oil Etal and A B Energy. Compiled from Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (BOGC) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

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

Sweetgrass Arch formation operator and drilling activity in Montana: 16,666 wells, 1,621 active operators, 7 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 16666
- Active Operators: 1621
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 7

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

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