The Hammer Falls

It seems that some companies just don't want to pony up the big bucks for leases anymore.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Larry's September Scorecard For Mountrail Co.

At month end there were 28 drilling rigs on location in Mountrail County. EOG 8 rigs; Hess 4 rigs; Whiting 5 rigs; Fidelity 3 rigs; Slawson 2 rigs, Hunt 2 rigs, Murex, Windsor, Oasis, and Marathon 1 rig each. .

During September 20 wells were spudded. EOG 6; Hess 4; Whiting 3; Fidelity 1; Brigham 0; Hunt 1; Marathon 1; Murex 1; Slawson 1; Sinclair 0; St Mary 0; Oasis 1; and Windsor 1.

During September NDIC issued 29 new permits to drill. EOG 8 permits in Parshall, Austin, Van Hook, Burke, and Sidonia Townships. Whiting 5 permits in Crane Creek, Knife River, and Sikes Townships. Hess 4 permits in 153-93, Ross, James Hill, and Sorkness Townships. Fidelity 3 permits in Brookbank, Purcell, and Powers Townships. Slawson 3 permits in Parshall and James Hill Townships. Hunt 2 permits in Oakland Township. Murex 0 permits. Brigham 1 permit in Oakland Township. Sinclair 0 permits. St Mary 0 permits. Windsor 0 permits. Lario 0 permits. Oasis 3 permits in 153-93, 153-94, and Rat Lake Townships. Encore 0 permits. Marathon 0 permits.