# Top Operators in the Williston Basin (Bakken) by Well Count

> The largest oil & gas operators in the Williston Basin (Bakken) ranked by wells operated — 58,575 wells across 2,360 operators. Updated monthly from state regulator records. Sell mineral rights in the Williston Basin (Bakken).

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**Source:** Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/)
**Generated:** 2026-06-25 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Dataset
**Name:** Williston Basin (Bakken) — Operator Leaderboard by Well Count

Oil & gas operator leaderboard for the Williston Basin (Bakken): 58,575 wells across 2,360 operators; the top operator is Continental Resources (4,336 wells). Compiled from state regulator records by Buckhead Energy.

**Variables measured:**
- Total wells in basin
- Operators active in basin

## Page Outline
- Top Operators in the Williston Basin (Bakken) by Well Count
  - Own Mineral Rights in the Williston Basin (Bakken)?
  - Operator leaderboards by basin

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