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Hess Corporation: Wells Operated & Mineral Rights

Hess Corporation · New York, New York · Public (Chevron-owned, 2025)

Hess Corporation operates 6,793 oil & gas wells across 20 U.S. states (3,734 producing), per state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy. Data as of 2026-06-30.

6,793
Wells operated
3,734
Producing wells
1,482
DUC inventory
20
States

Hess Corporation wells by state

StateWells operatedProducing
North Dakota 3,640 3,002
Texas 623 247
Kansas 518 219
California 409 45
Louisiana 351 170
Pennsylvania 350 1
Oklahoma 308 25
Wyoming 156 0
Montana 145 1
Mississippi 103 15
Colorado 57 2
Ohio 46 2
Illinois 41 0
Alabama 13 1
Alaska 7 0
Utah 6 0
Florida 5 0
New York 4 4
Kentucky 3 0
Michigan 2 0

Top counties

Williams County, ND — 1,334 wells

Mountrail County, ND — 1,125 wells

McKenzie County, ND — 994 wells

McKean County, PA — 348 wells

McPherson County, KS — 214 wells

Solano County, CA — 154 wells

Lafourche County, LA — 104 wells

Victoria County, TX — 71 wells

Vermilion County, LA — 68 wells

Cooke County, TX — 62 wells

Top formations & plays

Bakken — 3,030 wells

Williston Basin — 646 wells

Gulf Coast Basin (LA - TX) — 429 wells

Sacramento Basin — 260 wells

Sedgwick Basin — 243 wells

Anadarko Basin — 187 wells

Barnett — 184 wells

South Oklahoma Folded Belt — 151 wells

About Hess Corporation

Hess Corporation is a major Williston Basin (Bakken) operator and one of the largest producers in North Dakota.

Where Hess Corporation is active — by county

Drill into Hess Corporation's footprint in a specific county — wells, recent permits, and what it means if you own minerals there.

Williams, ND (317) Solano, CA (154) Victoria, TX (71) Vermilion, LA (68) Fresno, CA (56) Billings, ND (54) Natrona, WY (53) Bottineau, ND (44) Harris, TX (39) Sacramento, CA (36) Musselshell, MT (34) San Joaquin, CA (34) Wayne, MS (34) Harrison, OH (27) Carter, MT (23) Sheridan, MT (19) Colusa, CA (15) Jefferson Davis, MS (14) Mc Henry, ND (14) Contra Costa, CA (13) Kit Carson, CO (12) Stark, ND (10) Big Horn, MT (9) Conecuh, AL (7) Covington, MS (7) Valley, MT (6) Santa Rosa, FL (5) Albany, WY (5) Jefferson, OH (4) Ramsey, ND (3) Merced, CA (3) Imperial, CA (2) Slope, ND (2) Cavalier, ND (2) Hettinger, ND (1) Claiborne, MS (1) Morton, ND (1) Otero, CO (1) Presidio, TX (1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wells does Hess Corporation operate?

Hess Corporation operates 6,793 oil and gas wells across 20 U.S. states, of which 3,734 are currently producing, based on state oil & gas regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy (as of 2026-06-30).

Where does Hess Corporation operate?

Hess Corporation operates in 20 states. Its largest footprints are in North Dakota (3,640 wells), Texas (623 wells), Kansas (518 wells), California (409 wells).

Can I sell my mineral rights or royalties under Hess Corporation wells?

Yes. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under Hess Corporation-operated wells directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, and most closings in 30-45 days, with no obligation.

Who is Hess Corporation?

Hess Corporation is a major Williston Basin (Bakken) operator and one of the largest producers in North Dakota.

Well counts are compiled by Buckhead Energy from state oil & gas regulator records (data as of 2026-06-30) and reflect wells where Hess Corporation (or its legacy/subsidiary names) is the current operator of record. Figures are informational and not a representation of Hess Corporation.