Monday, October 12, 2026

Report 19612 approved four development permits for a single McKenzie County pad and one saltwater disposal permit for Henry Hill Oil Services in Dunn County. Four wells came off confidential status in Williams, Divide and McKenzie counties, and the rig count rose by two to 36.

Highlights

4 permits approved: four development wells on one McKenzie County pad (Shiv 13-24-25-36)
1 saltwater disposal permit approved: Henry Hill Oil Services, Schaper SWD 2, Dunn County
4 wells released from confidential status: Whiting (2, McKenzie County), Hess Bakken Investments II (Williams County) and KODA Resources (Divide County)
1 well approved for confidential status: Hess Bakken Investments II, McKenzie County
2 confidential wells reported plugged or producing: Hunt Oil, Burke County

The report lists an active daily rig count of 36 (up 2 from the prior report).

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