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Powder River Basin Top Operators (Undrilled Permits)

Company Last 12 Months
Occidental Petroleum Corp 23
Continental Resources, Inc. 22
EOG Resources, Inc. 22
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Powder River Basin Well Completion Trend

Powder River Basin Rig Data: August 1, 2026

Powder River Basin Overview

Where is the Powder River Basin?

Located in southeast Montana and northwest Wyoming, the Powder River Basin is a region known for its rich coalbed methane potential - which currently supplies approximately 40% of the United States' coal. While overall coal interest has been in decline, the Powder River Basin remains a relatively active target for certain operators.

While the Powder River Basin is unified geologically, residents of areas distant from the Powder River proper do not think of themselves as living in a single geographic region. For example, residents…