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Chord Energy: Wells Operated & Mineral Rights

Chord Energy Corporation · Houston, Texas · NASDAQ: CHRD

Chord Energy operates 8,116 oil & gas wells across 16 U.S. states (5,670 have produced), per Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. Data as of 2026-11-03.

Quick answer

Chord Energy is a Williston Basin (Bakken) operator in North Dakota, formed from the Oasis–Whiting merger. If you own mineral rights or royalties under Chord-operated wells, Buckhead Energy buys those interests directly. Buckhead provides a free written offer. Because Buckhead is the buyer (not a broker or intermediary), there is no broker commission taken out of your sale.
8,116
Wells operated
5,670
Wells that have produced
16
States

Chord Energy wells by state

StateWells operatedHave produced
North Dakota 6,135 5,119
Texas 459 132
Colorado 440 6
Oklahoma 331 72
Montana 298 185
Wyoming 98 21
Michigan 96 72
New Mexico 88 24
Arkansas 78 6
California 39 21
Louisiana 22 12
West Virginia 14 0
Pennsylvania 9 0
Kansas 9 <3
Nebraska <3 0
South Dakota <3 <3

Top counties

Mc Kenzie County, ND — 2,081 wells

Williams County, ND — 1,317 wells

Mountrail County, ND — 1,161 wells

Dunn County, ND — 994 wells

Weld County, CO — 379 wells

Texas County, OK — 199 wells

Stark County, ND — 195 wells

Billings County, ND — 165 wells

Richland County, MT — 152 wells

Roosevelt County, MT — 137 wells

Top formations & plays

Bakken — 5,499 wells

Williston Basin — 931 wells

Muddy J Sand — 357 wells

Anadarko Basin — 310 wells

Thirty-one Carbonate-Chert — 114 wells

Antrim — 85 wells

Avalon-Bone Spring — 83 wells

Arkla Basin — 82 wells

About Chord Energy

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD) was formed by the July 2022 merger of equals between Whiting Petroleum and Oasis Petroleum, and further expanded with the 2024 acquisition of Enerplus. Chord is one of the largest pure-play operators in the Williston Basin (Bakken/Three Forks) of North Dakota and Montana. In state regulator records, its operated wells still appear largely under the legacy Whiting Petroleum and Oasis Petroleum names.

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Own a royalty or mineral interest under a Chord Energy-operated well anywhere in the U.S.? Buckhead Energy buys directly. Buckhead provides a free written offer. Our offer comes at no cost and no obligation. Because Buckhead is the buyer (not a broker or intermediary), there is no broker commission taken out of your sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wells does Chord Energy operate?

Chord Energy operates 8,116 oil and gas wells across 16 U.S. states, of which 5,670 have produced, based on Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (as of 2026-11-03).

Where does Chord Energy operate?

Chord Energy operates in 16 states. Its largest footprints are in North Dakota (6,135 wells), Texas (459 wells), Colorado (440 wells), Oklahoma (331 wells).

Can I sell my mineral rights or royalties under Chord Energy wells?

Yes. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under Chord Energy-operated wells directly. Buckhead provides a free written offer. Our offer comes at no cost and no obligation. Because Buckhead is the buyer (not a broker or intermediary), there is no broker commission taken out of your sale.

Who is Chord Energy?

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD) was formed by the July 2022 merger of equals between Whiting Petroleum and Oasis Petroleum, and further expanded with the 2024 acquisition of Enerplus. Chord is one of the largest pure-play operators in the Williston Basin (Bakken/Three Forks) of North Dakota and Montana. In state regulator records, its operated wells still appear largely under the legacy Whiting Petroleum and Oasis Petroleum names.

Well counts come from Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data (data as of 2026-11-03) and reflect wells where Chord Energy (or its legacy/subsidiary names) is the current operator of record. Figures are informational and not a representation of Chord Energy.

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