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Regulates the drilling and production of oil and natural gas in North Dakota in a manner that will realize the greatest possible good from our state's vital natural resources.

Geological Survey

The primary source of geological information in the state. Publishes maps and reports on the mineralogical, paleontological, and geochemical resources of North Dakota.

Paleontology

The Paleontology Department manages the public fossil dig program, collections database, and provides both scientific and educational resources about our great state's fossils.

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DMR Hot Topics:

Press Release: The Middle Three Forks (2nd Bench) In The Bakken Petroleum System Contains Hundreds Of Millions Of Barrels Of Undeveloped Recoverable Oil

Critical Context: Drilling for Rare Earth Elements and Other Critical Minerals in ND Lignites

CO2 Storage - Class VI in North Dakota

North Dakota's Subsurface Salts - Underground Storage

Uranium Mines in North Dakota

IIJA Letter Sent to Landowners Regarding Abandoned Wells

Quick Links:

Pipeline Authority - provides data analytics and production forecasting for the transportation and processing industry.

Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) - develops new technologies and practical solutions to critical energy challenges.

Unified Spill Reporting System - spill reporting

Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) - contact for North Dakota’s air, land, and water resources.

Fraq Focus - data and resources regarding hydraulic fracturing.

Public Service Commission - statutory authority over gas pipeline safety.

ND Mediation Services - mediation services are available to address many energy development-related issues.

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Nathan D. Anderson

Director, Oil and Gas Division

Nathan is a native of Minot, North Dakota, and received a BS in Geology from North Dakota State University. Nathan has over 25 years of engineering, land, environmental, health, safety, asset development and operations experience in the oil & gas industry. In 2004, Nathan joined PDC Energy, leading and serving in varying roles of increasing responsibility and most recently as Senior Asset Director overseeing the company’s west Texas assets prior to the acquisition of Chevron. Nathan has worked on industry projects and assets throughout the United States including North Dakota, Texas, Wyoming, New Mexico, Michigan, Colorado, Kansas and Ohio. Nathan joined the team at Department of Mineral Resources in September of 2024.

Mark F. Bohrer

Assistant Director, Oil and Gas Division

Mark Bohrer has been with the NDIC Oil and Gas Division since April 1986. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geological Engineering and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from the University of North Dakota. Mark has been involved with the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program since 1991. Mark currently serves as Assistant Director of the Oil and Gas Division.

Edward C. Murphy

State Geologist

Edward C. Murphy has a B.S. in Geology and an M.S. in Geology from the University of North Dakota. He has worked as a geologist for the North Dakota Geological Survey and the Department of Mineral Resources for 45 years and 21 as State Geologist.