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WPX Tags 115 Q1 Niobrara, Williston, Piceance Wells
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In the first quarter of 2013, WPX participated in 115 gross (92 net) wells in the United States. This represents the number of wells that were completed and began commercial delivery of production.
Highlights for the company’s operated wells in its primary areas are provided below, as well as those for WPX’s new opportunities. The balance of gross (net) wells is accounted for in non-operated interests, as well as WPX’s own properties in the San Juan and Powder River basins.
Piceance Basin/NiobraraIn the Piceance Basin, WPX completed 74 gross (71 net) wells in first-quarter 2013. The company deployed five rigs on its Piceance acreage during the majority of the first quarter.
Subsequent to the close of the first quarter, WPX started drilling its second Niobrara well in the Piceance on…
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