Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Report 19613 approved four permits, two for Petro-Hunt in Divide County and two for Silver Hill Energy in Burke County. Ten wells came off confidential status, led by Whiting, Oasis and XTO, and three more Oasis wells in Mountrail County were approved for confidential status. Five wells in Divide County were renamed, and the rig count dropped to 33.

Highlights

4 permits approved: Petro-Hunt (2, Divide County) and Silver Hill Energy (2, Burke County, Avalanche and LFM1 wells)
10 wells released from confidential status: Whiting (3 Williams, 3 McKenzie), Oasis (1 McKenzie, 2 Williams) and XTO (1 Williams)
3 wells approved for confidential status: Oasis, Mountrail County
3 permit renewals: Minnkota Power Cooperative (Oliver County) and KODA Resources (2, Divide County)
5 well name changes in Divide County

The report lists an active daily rig count of 33 (down 3 from the prior report).

What it means for mineral owners: Wells released from confidential status become visible in public production data, so owners can start tracking their first-month numbers.

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