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.
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND – Armstrong Operating, Inc. notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water and crude oil spill at the Laurine Engel 1 site. The incident occurred on September 21, 2026, south of Dickinson, North Dakota in Stark County.
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND – Prima Exploration, Inc. notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water spill at the Smoky Butte 1 SWD site. The incident occurred on September 8, 2026, approximately 36 miles north of Williston, North Dakota.
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND – Falcon Midstream Services LLC notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water spill at the Erie SWD 5793 11-12 site. The incident occurred on August 13, 2026, approximately 10.5 miles northwest of Ross, North Dakota in Mountrail County.
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND – Chord Energy notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water and crude oil spill at the Thomas 4I central tank battery site. The incident occurred on August 6, 2026, approximately 15.5 miles southeast of Epping, North Dakota in Williams County.
Categories: Department of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Division, State of North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND – Murex Petroleum Corporation notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water and crude oil spill at the Hoiby 4-31 SWD site. The incident occurred on August 5, 2026, approximately 12.5 miles west of Powers Lake in Burke County, North Dakota.
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