North Dakota Drilling Activity by County
North Dakota drilling centers on the Bakken and Three Forks in the Williston Basin. McKenzie, Williams, Dunn, and Mountrail counties lead the state.
205
Drilling permits · last 90 days
34
Rigs running now
52
Counties with drilling records
Where North Dakota is drilling right now
| County | Permits · 90 days | Rigs now |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County | 57 | 10 |
| Divide County | 54 | 5 |
| Williams County | 35 | 9 |
| Dunn County | 27 | 4 |
| Mountrail County | 17 | 3 |
| Burke County | 14 | 2 |
| Renville County | 1 | – |
| Billings County | 0 | 1 |
Who's drilling North Dakota right now
All North Dakota counties with drilling records
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