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.
160
Drilling permits · last 90 days
23
Rigs running now
52
Counties with drilling records
Where North Dakota is drilling right now
| County | Permits · 90 days | Rigs now |
|---|---|---|
| Williams County | 42 | 10 |
| McKenzie County | 42 | 5 |
| Mountrail County | 36 | 4 |
| Divide County | 27 | 3 |
| Burke County | 6 | 1 |
| Billings County | 3 | — |
| Golden Valley County | 3 | — |
| Bottineau County | 1 | — |
Who's drilling North Dakota right now
All North Dakota counties with drilling records
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