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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

2/1/2026

Recent drilling activity in the Niobrara Formation shows promising results with increased efficiency.

Source: Energy Daily

Major Operators Expand Niobrara Formation Operations

1/31/2026

Occidental Petroleum announces expanded drilling program targeting key formations.

Source: Oil & Gas Journal

Technology Advances Drive Niobrara Formation Efficiency

1/30/2026

New drilling techniques reduce costs and improve production rates.

Source: Drilling Contractor

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