Spill Reported in Williams County
Monday, September 11, 2023
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionA second zone of critical mineral enrichment discovered in southwestern North Dakota
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Geological Survey, State of North DakotaBISMARCK, ND - Three months after announcing their first critical mineral discovery, Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, and Ed Murphy, North Dakota State Geologist, announce the North Dakota Geological Survey has discovered a second interval of rocks in western North Dakota that contains elevated concentrations of critical minerals, some of which are significantly enriched.
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Ancient subtropical soils may hold the key to critical mineral enrichment in the Williston Basin of North Dakota
Monday, April 24, 2023
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Geological Survey, State of North DakotaBISMARCK, ND - Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, and Ed Murphy, North Dakota State Geologist, announced that the North Dakota Geological Survey has developed a comprehensive exploration model for lignite coals and organic-rich mudstones enriched in critical minerals.
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Saltwater Spill Reported in Bottineau County
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionMEDIA ADVISORY | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Spill Reported in Mountrail County
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionStudies underscore oil and gas industry’s significant impact on North Dakota’s economy, communities
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Categories: Oil and Gas DivisionVIEW THIS RELEASE ONLINE: governor.ND.gov
Spill Reported in Mountrail County
Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Categories: Oil and Gas DivisionKX Conversation - North Dakota Caves
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Categories: Geological SurveyIIJA Reclamation Letter Sent to Landowners
Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 11:00 pm
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionLetter sent to Landowners regarding confiscated wells located on their property.
DMR Years of Service Awards and Recognition
Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 11:00 pm
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionWELLS UNDER CONSIDERATION TO BE RETURNED TO PRIOR OPERATOR
Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:00 pm
Categories: Department of Mineral ResourcesWebsite Update 6.23.22
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10:00 am
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Geological Survey, Oil and Gas Division, Paleo/FossilDMR and IT support staff are continuing to work on bringing the DMR website to full strength.
State of North Dakota Comments on 2021 NSPS Proposal
Monday, January 31, 2022
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, State of North DakotaState of North Dakota Comments on Proposed Standards of Performance for New,Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review (86 Fed. Reg. 63,110) (November 15, 2021)[EPA–HQ–OAR–2021–0317; FRL–8510–02–OAR]
Oil and Gas Division reallocation of CARES Act Funding approved for work in western North Dakota
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe North Dakota Emergency Commission and North Dakota Legislative Budget Section have approved reallocating 1% of the state’s CARES Act Funding to a grant program which will provide additional short- and long-term economic support statewide from a previously approved Oil and Gas Division orphan well site reclamation program. The $16 million reallocation will move a portion of dollars from the reclamation of orphan well sites to a grant program that will support the employment of frac crews to complete drilled but uncompleted (“DUC”) wells.
Bakken Restart Task Force established to outline plan forward to strengthen North Dakota's energy future
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe Department of Mineral Resources has established the Bakken Restart Task Force to facilitate rapid recovery of the oil and gas industry and supporting sectors impacted by COVID-related demand shock.
North Dakota Oil and Gas Division launches monthly North Dakota Oil and Gas Podcast
Monday, April 13, 2020
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe North Dakota Oil and Gas Division has launched “North Dakota Oil and Gas,” a podcast which includes the Division’s monthly “Director’s Cut” in a easily accessible and modern platform for North Dakota citizens.
North Dakota DMR to Reinstate Well Waivers
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe Department of Mineral Resources was directed today by the North Dakota Industrial Commission to immediately reinstate guidelines that promote the prevention of waste of the state’s natural resources of oil and gas during the current economic climate. The Not Completed Well Waiver guidelines allow operators to apply for Not Completed Well Status.
Department of Mineral Resources releases statement on weekend drop in oil prices
Monday, March 9, 2020
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionDirector of North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Lynn Helms, issued the below statements today following an oil price drop of more than 20% between Friday March 6th and Monday, March 9th. Over the weekend the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down as much as a 34%, one of the largest price drops in decades.
North Dakota Sets New Production Records in May 2018
Friday, July 13, 2018
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionNorth Dakota has reached new records in both oil and gas production. May preliminary data released by the Oil and Gas Division indicates North Dakota is now producing 1,244,629 barrels of oil per day -an increase of 17,146 barrels from the last record set in December 2014.
Ordinary High Water Mark Update
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionFunding Continues for Reclamation Projects and Research
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionGovernor Doug Burgum last week signed House Bill 1347 into law to continue appropriations from the state’s Abandoned Oil and Gas Well Plugging Site Reclamation Fund (AWPSRF).
Julie LeFever Posthumously Receives Award
Monday, April 3, 2017
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Geological Survey, Paleo/FossilFormer Wilson M. Laird Core and Sample Library manager Julie LeFever was honored Sunday by the American Association of Professional Geologists (AAPG) with the Robert R. Berg Outstanding Research Award. LeFever passed away in December of 2016 after a long illness.
Final Oil and Gas Division Rules Approved
Monday, December 5, 2016
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe final pieces of proposed rule changes regulating the oil and gas industry were today unanimously approved by the Legislature’s Administrative Rules Committee (ARC).
Helms Addresses ND Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionDirector of Mineral Resources, Lynn Helms today addressed the North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas and Coal Producing Counties (NDAOGCPC) and provided his forecast for future growth in western North Dakota.
Filter Socks Found in Williston
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division is working with the North Dakota Department of Health and the City of Williston to oversee the proper clean-up and disposal of new and used filter socks found recently within the city of Williston.
Response to Dickinson Press EPA Guidance Story
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionA recent article published by the Dickinson Press incorrectly reported that the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division doesn’t follow guidance established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its oversight of saltwater disposal wells.
Updated Oil Conditioning Case File Available
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe additional comment period in case number 23084, concerning transportation safety and marketability of crude oil closed at 5 pm today.
National Fossil Day
Monday, September 29, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Paleo/FossilThe North Dakota Geological Survey (NDGS) will host National Fossil Day and will be identifying fossils and rocks Wednesday, October 15 from 10 am to 5 pm in the Bismarck Heritage Center.
Oil Conditioning Hearing
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division held a special hearing Tuesday to address the transportation safety and marketability of crude oil.
Helms Briefs Leaders on Oil Activity Forecast
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionLynn Helms, director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, today updated County Commissioners, auditors and other state and local officials on his oil activity forecast during his annual address to the North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties (NDAOGPC).
Pipeline Inspector Positions Open
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division will dedicate three new positions to the inspection of oil and gas gathering pipelines.
Hearing Set on Oil Conditioning Practices
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe Oil and Gas Division of the Department of Mineral Resources has scheduled a special hearing to address the transportation safety and marketability of crude oil.
Trucking Company Faces Possible Fines
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionA Wyoming-based trucking company is facing possible fines of more than $1 million for illegally dumping saltwater on a Williams County road.
Permit Stipulations
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe Oil and Gas Division of the Department of Mineral Resources today announced new permit requirements for oil, gas and saltwater disposal wells.
Hearing set on Gas Flaring Policy
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe Oil & Gas Division of the Department of Mineral Resources has scheduled a special hearing to address the North Dakota Industrial Commission’s newly-adopted policy on reducing gas flaring.
Administrative Rules Committee Approves Rule Changes
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionNorth Dakota Geological Survey Announces Fossil Dig Dates
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Geological Survey, Paleo/FossilThe North Dakota Geological Survey, Paleontology department has announced the locations for their 2014 summer public fossil digs.
Oil and Gas Division Issues Permits in Emmons and McIntosh Counties
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe North Dakota Oil and Gas Division has issued four drilling permits – two in Emmons County and two in McIntosh County – to Strata-X Energy.
DMR Pleased with USGS Assessment
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Geological SurveyThe United States Geological Survey today released the updated assessment of the Bakken and Three Forks Petroleum System. The Department of Mineral Resources was pleased with the results.
New GIS Map Feature
Friday, December 14, 2012
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources has developed a new mapping tool to help community leaders plan for road maintenance, dust control and other traffic-related problems in oil country.
Proposed Rule Changes Now Final
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe 2012 proposed oil and gas rule changes have now been approved. The final rules were presented to the Administrative Rules Committee this morning, and after no further action by the Committee, the rules will now take effect on April 1st, 2012.
January 2012 Oil Production Increase Stays at 2011 Average
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionNorth Dakota is now producing 546,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd), according to preliminary data released Tuesday.
North Dakota Surpasses Half a Million Barrels of Oil per Day
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionNorth Dakota has reached a milestone in oil production. Preliminary November data released today, indicates that North Dakota is now producing more than half a million barrels of oil per day, at approximately 510,000 barrels.
State Best Positioned to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing
Monday, November 28, 2011
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas DivisionThe Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division says there is no reasonable basis to make a prediction on the outcome of a federal review of hydraulic fracturing regulations