Four (4) New Permits -- The Williston Basin, North Dakota, USA; Active Rigs Tie Post-Boom Record

Active rigs: 191. Yesterday we ended the day at 187. First thing this morning, it was 188. A half hour later it was 190. Now, at the end of the day is 191, which is the post-boom high. It's not a new high; we've been here before.

Four (4) new permits --

• Operators: CLR (2), WPX (2)
  Fields: Dutch Henry Butte (Stark), Van Hook (Mountrail)
  Comments:

Wells coming off the confidential list were reported earlier; see sidebar at the right.

One producing well completed:

• 22102, 400, Oasis, Norris 5892 21-30B, North Tioga, t5/13; cum --