MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) - Bakken Shale Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com

An additional 10,000 net acres of leaseholds were recently acquired by MDU Resources Group, Inc. (MDU) in the Heart River area of the Bakken, bringing its total acreage position in the Bakken oil play to more than 67,000 net acres. In 2010, the company acquired more than 50,000 net exploratory acres in the North Dakota Bakken area, bringing its total acreage position in this oil play to more than 67,000 net acres. The newly acquired acreage, the Heart River project, is located in Stark County. Plans include drilling three exploratory wells this year to evaluate this acreage targeting the Three Forks formation. Initial lease terms extend up to five years and include renewal options available to the company.

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