Bakken Shale North Dakota - Parshall Field

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

EOG Resources (EOG) recently gave a drilling update in the Bakken Shale.

Consistent with its game plan to increase recovery rates in existing fields, during 2011 EOG continued infill drilling on its core acreage in the North Dakota Bakken Parshall Field, which it discovered in 2006. Although originally developed on 640-acre spacing, EOG has successfully tested 320-acre down-spacing in various areas and around the perimeters of the field. A recent well in Mountrail County, the Fertile 48-0905H, in which EOG has a 96 percent working interest, was completed at an initial rate of 1,324 Bopd. Also in Mountrail County, the Liberty 24-2531H and Liberty LR 20-26H were drilled on 320-acre spacing. The wells, in which EOG has 82 and 95 percent working interest, respectively, were turned to sales at initial crude oil rates of 1,507 and 1,165 Bopd, respectively. Over the course of 2012, EOG will continue its efforts to increase recovery of the oil-in-place on its Bakken acreage through further down-spacing tests and the initiation of a secondary recovery pilot project.

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Mountrail County, ND - Bakken Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

EOG Resources (EOG) recently gave a drilling update in the Bakken Shale.

Consistent with its game plan to increase recovery rates in existing fields, during 2011 EOG continued infill drilling on its core acreage in the North Dakota Bakken Parshall Field, which it discovered in 2006. Although originally developed on 640-acre spacing, EOG has successfully tested 320-acre down-spacing in various areas and around the perimeters of the field. A recent well in Mountrail County, the Fertile 48-0905H, in which EOG has a 96 percent working interest, was completed at an initial rate of 1,324 Bopd. Also in Mountrail County, the Liberty 24-2531H and Liberty LR 20-26H were drilled on 320-acre spacing. The wells, in which EOG has 82 and 95 percent working interest, respectively, were turned to sales at initial crude oil rates of 1,507 and 1,165 Bopd, respectively. Over the course of 2012, EOG will continue its efforts to increase recovery of the oil-in-place on its Bakken acreage through further down-spacing tests and the initiation of a secondary recovery pilot project.

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Bakken Shale - EOG Resources (EOG)

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

EOG Resources (EOG) recently gave a drilling update in the Bakken Shale.

Consistent with its game plan to increase recovery rates in existing fields, during 2011 EOG continued infill drilling on its core acreage in the North Dakota Bakken Parshall Field, which it discovered in 2006. Although originally developed on 640-acre spacing, EOG has successfully tested 320-acre down-spacing in various areas and around the perimeters of the field. A recent well in Mountrail County, the Fertile 48-0905H, in which EOG has a 96 percent working interest, was completed at an initial rate of 1,324 Bopd. Also in Mountrail County, the Liberty 24-2531H and Liberty LR 20-26H were drilled on 320-acre spacing. The wells, in which EOG has 82 and 95 percent working interest, respectively, were turned to sales at initial crude oil rates of 1,507 and 1,165 Bopd, respectively. Over the course of 2012, EOG will continue its efforts to increase recovery of the oil-in-place on its Bakken acreage through further down-spacing tests and the initiation of a secondary recovery pilot project.

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McKenzie County, ND - Bakken Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

November 9, 2011 - Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG) recently gave an update on their McKenzie County North Dakota Bakken Shale and Three Forks Play. Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG) is one of the up and coming exploration companies in the Bakken Shale due to their aggressive mineral rights leasing binge.

Kodiak’s five operated drilling rigs are presently drilling ahead on multi-well drilling pads. Three rigs are drilling in McKenzie County, and two rigs are drilling in Dunn County.

For the remainder of the fourth quarter 2011, Kodiak expects to complete or commence completion operations on an additional nine gross (6.1 net) operated wells, including two gross (0.8 net) wells from the recent acquisition. These operated wells are located on four drilling pads consisting of three, two-well pads and one, three-well pad. Drilling has been completed and operations are underway to construct surface equipment and pipelines on each of the pads. Currently, two gross (0.8 net) wells have been completed and are in flow-back operations. The remaining seven gross (6.6 net) wells are expected to commence completion operations during the remainder of the fourth quarter.

“We continue to make excellent wells in both Dunn and McKenzie Counties, which are integral to our production and cash flow growth trajectory we intend to provide our shareholders. One particularly positive development is the continued strong production profile from our first Three Forks well located in the McKenzie County Koala Project area. As shown above through the first 90 days of production, the well averaged nearly 1,000 BOE/d and is mirroring the offsetting Bakken well drilled just 700 feet away. With additional Three Forks production data, we can provide more accurate estimated ultimate recoveries for the Three Forks in the Koala area. We will also closely monitor the production profile from our two recent Dunn County Three Forks completions which have generated encouraging results.

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Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp (KOG) - Bakken Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

November 9, 2011 - Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG) recently announced an update on the Bakken Shale. Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG) drilling for oil in McKenzie County, ND & Dunn County North Dakota. I have a 2012 price target on KOG stock located at $9-$11 per share.

Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG) took delivery of its fifth operated rig in early October. Kodiak's five operated drilling rigs are presently drilling ahead on multi-well drilling pads, with three rigs in McKenzie County, N.D. and two in Dunn County, N.D.

During September and continuing into early October, Kodiak completed five gross (four net) operated wells, bringing total third quarter completions on operated wells to seven gross (five net) wells. Initial production results from the wells completed in September and October are included in the table below. The results from wells completed earlier in the third quarter have previously been released.

For the remainder of the fourth quarter 2011, Kodiak expects to complete or commence completion operations on an additional seven gross (six net) operated wells in the Williston Basin. These operated wells are located on three drilling pads consisting of two, two-well pads and one, three-well pad. Drilling has been completed and operations are underway to construct surface equipment, with completion operations scheduled within the next thirty days.

In addition to its operated wells, the Company has participated in completion of five gross (2.5 net) non-operated wells under its area of mutual interest (AMI) with its partner in Dunn County, N.D. Initial production results from the completed wells are included below. Drilling activity continues with three gross (1.5 net) wells drilled and waiting on completion and two gross (1.0 net) wells drilling. Non-operated drilling and completion activities within the AMI are expected to continue throughout the fourth quarter and into 2012.

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Dunn County, North Dakota Bakken Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

November 8, 2011 - Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG) recently gave an update on their Dunn County, North Dakota Bakken Shale and Three Forks Play. Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG) is one of the up and coming exploration companies in the Bakken Shale due to their aggressive mineral rights leasing binge.

Kodiak’s five operated drilling rigs are presently drilling ahead on multi-well drilling pads. Three rigs are drilling in McKenzie County, and two rigs are drilling in Dunn County.

For the remainder of the fourth quarter 2011, Kodiak expects to complete or commence completion operations on an additional nine gross (6.1 net) operated wells, including two gross (0.8 net) wells from the recent acquisition. These operated wells are located on four drilling pads consisting of three, two-well pads and one, three-well pad. Drilling has been completed and operations are underway to construct surface equipment and pipelines on each of the pads. Currently, two gross (0.8 net) wells have been completed and are in flow-back operations. The remaining seven gross (6.6 net) wells are expected to commence completion operations during the remainder of the fourth quarter.

“We continue to make excellent wells in both Dunn and McKenzie Counties, which are integral to our production and cash flow growth trajectory we intend to provide our shareholders. One particularly positive development is the continued strong production profile from our first Three Forks well located in the McKenzie County Koala Project area. As shown above through the first 90 days of production, the well averaged nearly 1,000 BOE/d and is mirroring the offsetting Bakken well drilled just 700 feet away. With additional Three Forks production data, we can provide more accurate estimated ultimate recoveries for the Three Forks in the Koala area. We will also closely monitor the production profile from our two recent Dunn County Three Forks completions which have generated encouraging results.

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Bakken Shale Record Oil Well - McKenzie County, ND

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

November 7, 2011 - Whiting Petroleum (WLL) recently announced a new Bakken Shale record on a recent well that they've drilled. This Bakken Shale gusher was drilled in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

New Discovery at Tarpon Prospect Flows at Williston Basin Bakken Record Initial Rate of 7,009 BOE/D (4,815 BO/D and 13,163 MCF/D) on Full 24-Hour Test.

Tarpon Prospect. "Whiting has set a new initial production record for all Bakken wells drilled in the Williston Basin. The Tarpon Federal 21-4H well was completed in the Middle Bakken (after a 30 stage sliding sleeve frac job) flowing 4,815 barrels of oil and 13,163 Mcf of gas (7,009 BOE) per day on October 17, 2011. The Company owns a 56% working interest and a 45% net revenue interest in the Tarpon well. Whiting drilling engineers also set a new Tarpon Prospect area record by drilling this well to total depth in 13.3 days. We expect the completed well cost to be $6.35 million. Whiting holds 8,125 gross (6,265 net) acres at the Tarpon prospect, which is located in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Whiting has controlling interests in four 1,280-acre Tarpon prospect spacing units. We have the potential to drill a total of 12 Middle Bakken and eight Three Forks wells in these units. Based on our drilling to date, we believe 100% of the prospect is now drillable for the Middle Bakken and de-risked. Please see the Tarpon map in our corporate presentation."

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Bakken Shale - Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG)

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

November 6, 2011 - Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG) recently gave an update on the Bakken Shale and Three Forks Play. Kodiak Oil & Gas (KOG) is one of the up and coming exploration companies in the Bakken Shale due to their aggressive mineral rights leasing binge.

Kodiak’s five operated drilling rigs are presently drilling ahead on multi-well drilling pads. Three rigs are drilling in McKenzie County, and two rigs are drilling in Dunn County.

For the remainder of the fourth quarter 2011, Kodiak expects to complete or commence completion operations on an additional nine gross (6.1 net) operated wells, including two gross (0.8 net) wells from the recent acquisition. These operated wells are located on four drilling pads consisting of three, two-well pads and one, three-well pad. Drilling has been completed and operations are underway to construct surface equipment and pipelines on each of the pads. Currently, two gross (0.8 net) wells have been completed and are in flow-back operations. The remaining seven gross (6.6 net) wells are expected to commence completion operations during the remainder of the fourth quarter.

“We continue to make excellent wells in both Dunn and McKenzie Counties, which are integral to our production and cash flow growth trajectory we intend to provide our shareholders. One particularly positive development is the continued strong production profile from our first Three Forks well located in the McKenzie County Koala Project area. As shown above through the first 90 days of production, the well averaged nearly 1,000 BOE/d and is mirroring the offsetting Bakken well drilled just 700 feet away. With additional Three Forks production data, we can provide more accurate estimated ultimate recoveries for the Three Forks in the Koala area. We will also closely monitor the production profile from our two recent Dunn County Three Forks completions which have generated encouraging results.

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Continental Resources (CLR) - Bakken Shale

By Tim - http://oilshalegas.com

November 6, 2011 - Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CLR) recently gave an update on the Bakken Shale and Three Forks Play. Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR) is the leader in the Bakken Formation with over 900,000 acres of mineral rights leases.

The Company successfully completed the Charlotte 2-22H (91% WI) in McKenzie County, North Dakota, in October 2011, with the well producing 1,140 gross Boepd in its initial one-day test period. This is the Company's first horizontal test of a deeper bench in the Three Forks formation.

In terms of Company-operated wells, Continental completed 46 gross (24.5 net) wells in the Bakken in the third quarter. Average initial one-day test period production was 1,096 Boepd for the Company's operated wells in the third quarter. The Company currently has 45 gross operated wells in various stages of completion. Of these, 20 are scheduled to be fracture-stimulated, and 25 have been fracked and are being readied to go into production.

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Dunn County, North Dakota: Bakken Shale update

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ENSERVCO Corp. (ENSV.OB) recently released an update on the Bakken Shale in Dunn County, North Dakota.

ENSERVCO purchased several acres in Killdeer, North Dakota, and has entered into a construction contract on a new operations center. The facility is expected to be operational in September and will be located in the heart of the Williston Basin's Bakken Shale formation, one of the largest and most active oil fields in the continental United States.

ENSERVCO expects to break ground on the site later this week. At full operation, the facility will support 30 to 35 employees and a comparable number of service and construction vehicles. The facility will feature a maintenance shop and equipment yard, multiple offices and living quarters for up to 16 employees.

"Many of our current customers have established large acreage positions and extensive drilling programs in the Bakken," said Mike Herman, chairman and CEO. "ENSERVCO is an approved service provider to these companies in other major fields, and they have encouraged us to expand our operations into North Dakota."

Initial customers in the Bakken are expected to include EOG Resources and Hess Corporation (two of the largest oil producers in the Basin), Whiting Petroleum, Brigham Exploration and Chesapeake Energy.

Low average annual temperatures in North Dakota result in frac-fluid heating requirements that can extend eight to 10 months out of the year, according to ENSERVCO's customers. Many of these companies also have expressed a need for year-round well maintenance services such as hot oiling and acidizing, as well as well-site construction services.

"We believe our move into the Bakken could be as strategically significant as our successful expansion last year into the Marcellus Shale," Herman said.

ENSERVCO's North Dakota location will commence operations less than a month after the scheduled opening of its Niobrara Shale facility in Cheyenne, WY.

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Kodiac Oil and Gas Corp (KOG) : Bakken Shale Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com

Kodiac Oil and Gas Corp. (KOG) recently released an update on their Bakken shale activity located in Dunn County, ND:

Kodiak will be mobilizing its third drilling rig in the Williston Basin within 30 days. Kodiak is also participating in one non-operated drilling rig with its joint venture partner in the Dunn County area of mutual interest. The joint venture partner recently reached total depth on its first two long-lateral middle Bakken wells and they are awaiting completion. Kodiak owns a 50% WI and 41% NRI in both wells and retains a comparable interest in all of the AMI lands. The Company has recently been notified that its joint venture partner intends to mobilize a second rig to the AMI in mid-year 2011.

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McKenzie County, ND: Bakken Shale Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com

Kodiak Oil and Gas Corp. (KOG) recently released an update on their activity in the Bakken Shale located in McKenzie County, ND:

In 2010, Kodiak spud or participated in seven gross (4.1 net) wells and completed two gross (1.0 net) wells on its McKenzie County leasehold. During 2011, Kodiak plans to drill or participate in nine gross (6.7 net) wells and complete 10 gross (7.7 net) wells in this area. Kodiak expects to operate all nine gross wells to be drilled, with an estimated 74% average working interest. As of February 28, 2011, three gross (2.4 net) wells, one of which is a Three Forks test, were drilled and awaiting completion in McKenzie County. Completion work is scheduled for March 2011 on the first of two drilling pads in this area.

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Dunn County, ND: Bakken Shale Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com

Kodiac Oil and Gas Corp. (KOG) recently released an update on their Bakken shale activity located in Dunn County, ND:

Kodiak will be mobilizing its third drilling rig in the Williston Basin within 30 days. Kodiak is also participating in one non-operated drilling rig with its joint venture partner in the Dunn County area of mutual interest. The joint venture partner recently reached total depth on its first two long-lateral middle Bakken wells and they are awaiting completion. Kodiak owns a 50% WI and 41% NRI in both wells and retains a comparable interest in all of the AMI lands. The Company has recently been notified that its joint venture partner intends to mobilize a second rig to the AMI in mid-year 2011.

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

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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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Stark County, ND - 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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Hess Corporation (HES): Bakken Shale Update

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Hess Corporation (HES) released an exciting operational update on the Bakken Shale located in North Dakota. It has completed the acquisition of 167,000 net acres in the Bakken oil shale play from TRZ Energy, LLC for $1,050 million in cash. The acquired properties are located near Hess' existing acreage and have current net production of approximately 4,400 boe/d.

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SM Energy Company (SM): Bakken Shale Update

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SM Energy Company (SM) recently announced that they plan to invest roughly $170 million, or approximately 20% of its drilling capital, in 2011 on projects targeting the Bakken and Three Forks intervals in the Williston Basin. SM Energy plans to operate two (2) drilling rigs through the first half of next year, with the addition of a third rig planned at mid-year. Substantially all of this activity is expected to occur in McKenzie and Divide counties, North Dakota. Operations in McKenzie County will focus on the horizontal Bakken wells in the Company's Raven prospect area in the western portion of the county, with SM Energy operating approximately two-thirds of this activity. Activity in Divide County will target the Three Forks interval and will be entirely operated by the Company.

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Divide County, ND: Bakken shale Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com

SM Energy Company (SM) recently announced that they plan to invest roughly $170 million, or approximately 20% of its drilling capital, in 2011 on projects targeting the Bakken and Three Forks intervals in the Williston Basin. SM Energy plans to operate two (2) drilling rigs through the first half of next year, with the addition of a third rig planned at mid-year. Substantially all of this activity is expected to occur in McKenzie and Divide counties, North Dakota. Operations in McKenzie County will focus on the horizontal Bakken wells in the Company's Raven prospect area in the western portion of the county, with SM Energy operating approximately two-thirds of this activity. Activity in Divide County will target the Three Forks interval and will be entirely operated by the Company.

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McKenzie County, ND: Bakken Shale Update

By Andrea: http://oilshalegas.com

SM Energy Company (SM) recently announced that they plan to invest roughly $170 million, or approximately 20% of its drilling capital, in 2011 on projects targeting the Bakken and Three Forks intervals in the Williston Basin. SM Energy plans to operate two (2) drilling rigs through the first half of next year, with the addition of a third rig planned at mid-year. Substantially all of this activity is expected to occur in McKenzie and Divide counties, North Dakota. Operations in McKenzie County will focus on the horizontal Bakken wells in the Company's Raven prospect area in the western portion of the county, with SM Energy operating approximately two-thirds of this activity. Activity in Divide County will target the Three Forks interval and will be entirely operated by the Company.

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Roosevelt County, MT: Bakken Shale Update

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Voyager Oil and Gas Inc. (VYOG.OB) recently released an update on the Bakken Shale located in Roosevelt County, MT:

Voyager currently controls approximately 24,000 net acres in the Williston Basin, primarily in Williams, McKenzie and Mountrail Counties, North Dakota and Richland and Roosevelt Counties, Montana. Voyager has spud twelve gross Bakken wells, of which three are producing, four are drilling and five are completing. By the end of 2010, Voyager expects to spud 15 gross Bakken wells. In 2011, Voyager expects to spud approximately 35 gross and 5 net Bakken wells based on recent permitting activity on Voyager's leasehold interests. J.R. Reger, Voyager's CEO, commented, "The accelerated production and positive results across our Bakken/Three Forks position continue to remain within our original expectations. We believe that our 24,000 core acres are being developed by some of the best operators in the play and we are excited to be participating in this premier oil resource play. We continue to focus most of our efforts on leasing and acquisitions in the Bakken and Three Forks play. We are excited to be moving into the production ramp-up stage across our Bakken position. We expect substantial reserve and production additions over the coming months as the position is rapidly developed."

Voyager is currently participating in the following wells in Roosevelt County, MT:


OPERATOR WELL NAME COUNTY STATUS WI BOEPD
Brigham Swindle 16-9 1-H Roosevelt Drilling 18.75%





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