McKenzie County leads state in oil and gas production
By M.K. French
Farmer Staff Writer
The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) released its latest production numbers for July 2024, during the Director’s Cut meeting on September 23.
McKenzie County continued its dominance in the state’s energy sector, reporting increases in both oil and gas production during the month of July. According to the State Summary Report, McKenzie County saw a slight uptick in the number of wells actively producing oil and gas. More importantly, the county’s adjusted oil production reached a substantial 12,063,209 barrels, a notable increase from the previous month. Gas production also experienced a significant rise, reaching 50,206,413 million cubic feet (MCF). These figures solidify McKenzie County’s position as a major contributor to North Dakota’s energy economy.
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