Twelve (12) New Permits -- The Williston Basin, North Dakota, USA

Active rigs: 190 (very nice)

Twelve (12) new permits --

• Operators: G3 Operating (4), Zavanna (4), SM Energy (2), Legacy Oil, Whiting,
• Fields: North Souris (Bottineau), Antelope (McKenzie), Springbrook (Williams), West Ambrose (Divide), Big Stick (Billings), McGregory Buttes (Dunn)
• Comments: SM Energy has a permit for a wildcat in Divide County; G3 Operating continues to be very active; Whiting has a permit for a Madison or a Red River well in Billings County

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