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
Governing Regulatory Body
North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC)Key Case Law / Statute
N.D. Cent. Code §38-08-08 (Forced Pooling)
Top Producing Counties
McKenzie · Mountrail · Williams · Divide