What mineral owners need to know about the Bakken pioneer.
Get Your Free Mineral ValuationHeadquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Status: Private Company (since 2022)
Company Type: Independent E&P
Primary Basins: Bakken, SCOOP/STACK, Permian
Status: Largest private U.S. oil company
Founder: Harold Hamm
Continental Resources is one of the most significant oil companies in American history, largely credited with pioneering the development of the Bakken Shale in North Dakota. Founded by Harold Hamm in 1967, Continental grew from a small Oklahoma company to one of the largest independent oil producers in the nation.
In 2022, the Hamm family took Continental private, removing it from public stock exchanges. As a private company, Continental continues to operate its extensive oil and gas assets while no longer being subject to quarterly reporting requirements.
Continental went private in 2022 when the Hamm family acquired all publicly traded shares. As a mineral owner, this change doesn't affect your royalty payments or lease terms. Continental continues to operate normally - the main difference is reduced public disclosure about company financials and operations.
Continental's legacy and largest operating area. They pioneered Bakken development and remain one of the largest operators in the play. Key counties include:
McKenzie County, ND - Core Bakken operations
Williams County, ND - Northern Bakken
Mountrail County, ND - Eastern Bakken
Dunn County, ND - Central Bakken
Continental has significant operations in Oklahoma's Anadarko Basin, including Canadian, Grady, Kingfisher, and Blaine counties.
Continental expanded into the Permian Basin in recent years, adding Texas operations to their portfolio.
Bakken expertise: Unmatched experience in Bakken development
Oklahoma presence: Headquarters accessible to many mineral owners
Long-term focus: Private ownership allows longer-term thinking
Established operations: Decades of operational experience
Private company: Less public information about company financials
No stock information: Cannot track company performance through stock price
Family ownership: Decisions concentrated among smaller group
Phone: 1-405-234-9000
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Mail: Continental Resources, Inc., 20 N Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Continental Resources went private in 2022 when founder Harold Hamm and his family took the company private. As a private company, Continental is no longer subject to public financial reporting requirements, but they continue to operate normally and pay royalties to mineral owners.
Continental operates primarily in the Bakken Shale (North Dakota and Montana), SCOOP and STACK plays in Oklahoma, and has operations in the Permian Basin. They were the pioneer of Bakken development.
Continental's owner relations department can be reached at 1-405-234-9000. They are headquartered in Oklahoma City, making them accessible to many mineral owners in the region.
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