Niobrara / DJ Basin
🛢️ OilUpdated 2/2/2026
Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska
The Niobrara Formation in the Denver-Julesburg Basin is a significant oil producer in Colorado and Wyoming.
Limited Data Available
Some metrics for this basin are estimates based on regional trends. We're working to add real-time data from official sources.
Oil Production
506.0K
bbl/day
5.4% YoY
Gas Production
2.97B
Mcf/day
5.4% YoY
Active Rigs
115
rigs
-3.9 WoW
DUC Wells
652
wells
+2.5 MoM
Production Trends
The Niobrara / DJ Basin currently produces 506.0K barrels of oil per day, representing approximately 3.9% 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
Occidental Petroleum
#1
Chevron
#2
PDC Energy
#3
Civitas Resources
#4
EOG Resources
#5
Key Formations
Niobrara
Primary target for oil production
Codell
Primary target for oil production
Greenhorn
Primary target for oil production
Recent Niobrara / DJ Basin Updates
Niobrara Formation Production Reaches New Heights
2/1/2026Recent drilling activity in the Niobrara Formation shows promising results with increased efficiency.
Source: Energy Daily
Major Operators Expand Niobrara Formation Operations
1/31/2026Occidental Petroleum announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.
Source: Oil & Gas Journal
Technology Advances Drive Niobrara Formation Efficiency
1/30/2026New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.
Source: Drilling Contractor