The Oil and Gas Division regulates the drilling and production of oil and gas in North Dakota. Our mission is to encourage and promote the development, production, and utilization of oil and gas in the state in such a manner as will prevent waste, maximize economic recovery, and fully protect the correlative rights of all owners to the end that the landowners, the royalty owners, the producers, and the general public realize the greatest possible good from these vital natural resources.

Recent News

Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND – Devon Energy Williston LLC notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a crude oil spill at the Sturgeon East Pad site. The incident occurred on February 7, approximately 3 miles northeast of Arnegard, ND.

Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND – Kraken Operating, LLC notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water spill at the Krabseth 1 SWD site. The incident occurred on February 2, approximately 10 miles southwest of Alamo, ND.

Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND – McKenzie Energy Partners, LLC notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water spill at the Jellesed SWD 1 site. The incident occurred on January 25, approximately 6 miles east of Keene, ND.

Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND – Hunt Oil Company notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a brine spill at the Shell 153-89-5-16H-1 well site in Mountrail County. The incident occurred on January 3, approx. 11 miles north of Parshall.

Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND – Select Water Solutions LLC notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a tank battery explosion and fire at the Rink SWD 2 site in McKenzie County.

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Street Address
1016 East Calgary Ave
Bismarck ND 58503

Telephone:

(701) 328-8020
Mailing Address:
600 East Boulevard Ave
Dept 474
Bismarck ND 58505

Email:
oilandgasinfo@nd.gov

 

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