Sunday, July 4, 2010

133

133 active rigs in North Dakota, a new record.

The Bismarck Tribune presents an update of the oil industry in North Dakota. 

These links do not last long; the articles may be available later only through accessing archives which may or may not require a password.

Some data points:
  • North Dakota oil industry accounted for 12,750 jobs last year
  • 12,750 = 8th largest city in North Dakota
  • Drilling about 1,000 wells/year
  • Takes about 74 companies to drill a well in North Dakota
  • Williston expects to add 600 housing units this year

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