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High — Forced Pooling Active

North Dakota Mineral Rights Guide

Williston Basin / Bakken Formation

Primary Issues Facing North Dakota Mineral Owners

  • Aggressive forced pooling — 30-day response window
  • Risk penalties up to 150–200% of capital costs
  • At the Well jurisdiction
Post-Production Framework
At the Well
Key Case Law / Statute
N.D. Cent. Code §38-08-08 (Forced Pooling)
Top Producing Counties
McKenzie · Mountrail · Williams · Divide