# Hess Corporation — Wells Operated & U.S. Footprint

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

**URL:** https://www.buckheadenergy.com/operators/hess
**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Headquarters:** New York, New York  |  **Ownership:** Public (Chevron-owned, 2025)
**Data as of:** 2026-06-30

## Portfolio — wells operated (nationwide)
- **Total wells operated:** 6,793
- **Producing wells:** 3,734
- **DUC inventory:** 1,482
- **States with operated wells:** 20

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

## 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

## 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 (state regulator records compiled by Buckhead Energy, as of 2026-06-30).

## Sell Hess Corporation mineral rights & royalties
Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests under Hess Corporation-operated wells directly — a free written offer, no broker commissions, 7-14 day close, no obligation. https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell