The largest oil and gas operators active in North Dakota — ranked by total well count, with recent drilling activity, DUC inventory, and producing-well counts for each. Click any operator to see their full profile and current permits.
Refreshed monthly from NDIC well-header records. Data current as of recent filings.
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Source: North Dakota Industrial Commission well-header records.
Ranking: Operators ranked by total well count under their current operator-of-record. Recent permits cover the last 24 months; DUC count is wells spudded but not yet producing; producing-well count is wells with a first-production date on file.
Why it matters: Knowing who operates the most wells in North Dakota — and who's drilling the most NOW — helps mineral owners understand who they're dealing with at the lease level.
Refresh cadence: Monthly. Data current as of recent filings.
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