In North Dakota, production is reported by well, and not aggregated by lease. Monthly production is reported by individual Well File Number (tied to API) and Pool Name (reservoir).
• Coverage Range:
• 1953 to present
• Updated:
• Weekly
• Reporting Delay:
• Approx. 1 month lag
• Data Source:
• State of North Dakota
• Total number of Producing Leases:
• 9864 reporting Leases, 1953 - present
• Number of Producing Leases by timeframe:
• 1950-1960--- 1586 reporting leases
• 1960-1970--- 2501 reporting leases
• 1970-1980--- 3003 reporting leases
• 1980-1990--- 5591 reporting leases
• 1990-2000--- 5656 reporting leases
• 2000-present --- 5915 reporting leases
NOTE:
• Wells can have production reported from more than one producing pool
• Operators can elect to request the state to hold well production confidential for up to six months in ND
• Information available for Confidential Wells:
• Operator name
• Well name
• Surface Location
• Spacing or drilling unit description
• Spud date
• Information NOT available for Confidential Wells:
• Well Type
• Bottom Hole Location
• Pool Name (reservoir)
• Production data
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