Bakken mineral rights in Williams County

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The Bakken is one of the formations state oil and gas commission records show producing in Williams County, North Dakota. It is not the only zone here: Williams County also produces from Three Forks , which can mean a single tract is paid from more than one producing zone.

Bakken activity in Williams County

State commission records show 3,581 active oil and gas wells across Williams County as of the most recent drilling on record, spudded in 2026. These figures describe the whole county, not any one owner's interest.

Operators active in Williams County

The most active operators in Williams County by well count, from the state commission. We name operators because the record is public; this is not an endorsement and implies no relationship.

• Continental Resources, INC. (909 wells)
• Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC (881 wells)
• Oasis Petroleum North America LLC (556 wells)
• Whiting Oil And Gas Corporation (526 wells)
• Devon Energy Williston, LLC (479 wells)

What the Bakken means for your minerals in Williams County

A formation name on your royalty statement or division order does not change how your interest is valued. What matters is the income your wells actually pay: average your last three to six royalty checks, then apply the standard multiple of 36 to 72 times your average monthly check, the same as 3 to 6 times your annual royalty. Where you land in that band depends on how fast your Williams County wells decline, the operator, your royalty rate, and any undeveloped drilling upside. For the full method and a free on-screen estimate, see what are my mineral rights worth.

See the full picture for Williams County , part of North Dakota, or the Williston Basin it sits in. For the Bakken's full footprint across every county we cover, see the Bakken formation guide.

Bakken in Williams County questions

Does the Bakken produce in Williams County?

Yes. State oil and gas commission records list the Bakken as a producing formation in Williams County, North Dakota, part of the Williston Basin, with 3,581 active wells on record countywide.

What are Bakken mineral rights worth in Williams County?

Producing interests in Williams County are valued on the standard income multiple, roughly 36 to 72 times your average monthly royalty check. This is an estimate, subject to verification of your specific interest, not an offer.

Who buys Bakken mineral rights in Williams County?

Ironwood Royalty buys Bakken mineral and royalty interests in Williams County directly from owners as a principal buyer, so the offer comes from us and no broker commission is taken from your proceeds.

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