High Risk AreaWilliston Basin / Bakken
Mountrail County, North Dakota Mineral Rights Guide
Bakken / Three Forks · North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC)
12,000+
Est. Mineral Owners
16–20% net
Avg Royalty Range
Hess Corp
Top Operator
Overview: Mountrail County Mineral Ownership
Mountrail County lies in the heart of the North Dakota Bakken play, with Hess Corp and Continental Resources among the largest operators. Like all North Dakota Bakken counties, mineral owners face aggressive forced pooling procedures with tight response windows and significant risk penalties for late response.
Critical Issues for Mountrail County Owners
- Forced pooling — 30-day NDIC window
- Risk penalties 150–200% of capital costs
- At the Well jurisdiction
Regulatory Context
Post-Production Framework
At the Well
Regulatory Body
North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC)
Primary Formation
Bakken / Three Forks
Basin
Williston Basin / Bakken
Key Legal Authority: N.D.C.C. §38-08-08 (forced pooling)
Visit North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC)Active Operators in Mountrail County
Hess Corp
Continental Resources
Oasis Petroleum
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