From the most recent Director's Cut:
US natural gas storage is now10% below the 5-year average; North Dakota shallow gas exploration could be economic at future gas prices. A reminder: there is some exploration underway in Emmons County; the first well is confidential until 12/23/14.This refers to these four wildcat wells:
- 27235, conf, Strata-X, Rohweder, 1-11, wildcat, about 16 miles east of Linton, Emmons County,
- 27234, conf, Strata-X, Aberle 1-31, wildcat, about 9 miles south of Wishek, McIntosh County (east of Emmons County),
- 27233, conf, Strata-X, Hoff 1-32, wildcat, east of Linton, Emmons County,
- 27232, conf, Strata-X, Just 1-24, wildcat, east of Linton, Emmons County,
Speaking of natural gas, Strata-X has discovered natural gas in southeastern North Dakota, outside the "limits of the Bakken." This has previously been reported; it is not particularly new news, and much more needs to be done to determine if the source is economical. I would not have posted this because it's been posted before, from a different source, but if I don't post it, I will receive a gazillion comments and e-mails linking me to this site. Regardless, it has a nice map/graphic.
That link still works as of this posting/date.
