Bakken Shale / Williston Basin
🛢️ OilUpdated 10/6/2025
North Dakota, Montana, Saskatchewan
The Bakken Shale in the Williston Basin is one of the largest oil formations in North America, primarily located in North Dakota.
Oil Production
1.18M
bbl/day
6.1% YoY
Gas Production
3.40B
Mcf/day
6.1% YoY
DUC Wells
328
wells
0.0 MoM
Production Trends
The Bakken Shale / Williston Basin currently produces 1.18M barrels of oil per day, representing approximately 9.1% of total U.S. production. The basin has shown consistent growth over recent months, driven by improved drilling efficiency and favorable market conditions.
Top Operators
Continental Resources
#1
Hess Corporation
#2
Chord Energy
#3
Marathon Oil
#4
ConocoPhillips
#5
Key Formations
Middle Bakken
Primary target for oil production
Three Forks
Primary target for oil production
Upper Bakken
Primary target for oil production
Lower Bakken
Primary target for oil production
Recent Bakken Shale / Williston Basin Updates
Bakken Shale Production Reaches New Heights
10/5/2025Recent drilling activity in the Bakken Shale shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Bakken Shale Operations
10/4/2025Continental Resources announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Bakken Shale Efficiency
10/3/2025New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor