Every year I come up with the year's top stories, usually posting the list as soon after January first as I can.
I have that list "in draft" now. I wanted to add something to the list in one of the categories below after seeing new production numbers:
For three of the five categories, I have penciled in my choice; obviously those choices could change by the end of the year.Most exciting small non-operator in the Bakken:
Most exciting micro operator in the Bakken:
Most exciting small operator in the Bakken:Most exciting large operator in the Bakken:
Most exciting medium operator in the Bakken:
After looking at the Fort Berthold wells, I knew that Bruin needed to be considered for "most exciting small operator in the Bakken." I was amazed. I had already penciled in Bruin for that title.
For "most exciting large operator in the Bakken," that's going to be very, very tough. I think the edge still goes to MRO, but Hess' recent production numbers make that company worth considering; and, CLR's 60-well Long Creek Unit is certainly exciting.
Top stories here.
Top stories for 2018.
