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North Dakota sets all-time record for active oil wells
Updated Oct 23, 12:12 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- North Dakota's active oil wells reached an all-time high in August with 21,177 producing wells, according to data released Oct. 20. [Bismarck Tribune]
- The state produced about 1.16 million barrels of oil per day in August, slightly up from July. [KFYR-TV]
- Higher oil prices around $100 per barrel are pushing companies to accelerate bringing wells into production. [KFYR-TV]
- The time between drilling and initial production has been cut nearly in half since the start of the year. [KFYR-TV]
- North Dakota ranks third in the nation for crude oil production. [KFYR-TV]
- The increased oil production is helping state revenue exceed forecasts. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What was the previous all-time record for active wells?
- How many new wells were added between July and August to reach this record?
- When is the next production data update expected?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Reported the precise record of 21,177 active wells in August from the official Department of Mineral Resources data release. Read it → · Paywall
- KFYR-TV: Provided broader context on production volume, oil prices as a market driver, workforce expansion, and positive state revenue implications. Read it → · Ads
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