For the second year, Petroleum News Bakken is pleased to issue The Bakken Explorers, our annual magazine that features exploration and production companies that explore the limits of North America’s Bakken petroleum system. As the publication of record for the Bakken play, we follow the activities of operators across the Williston Basin on a weekly basis, and once a year we take the time to look more closely at the objectives and strategies of those operators that are continually striving to enhance the development and ultimate recovery of Bakken resource.
We use three criteria when selecting companies to include in the annual Bakken Explorers magazine. First, we look for operators that explore the lateral limits of the Bakken petroleum system in the outlying or fringe regions of the system.
In addition, we look for operators that explore vertically within the Bakken system by looking at the more non-traditional formations and members, including but not limited to the upper Bakken shale, the lower benches of the Three Forks formation, and the Pronghorn as well as the False Bakken.
And we look for operators that are developing and utilizing innovative exploration and production technologies and techniques to enhance recoverable reserves within the system.
While our preference is to feature companies that meet all three criteria, we do consider operators who meet two and even sometimes just one of the three criteria.
Petroleum News Bakken sincerely appreciates the information that many companies share directly with us. That information enables us to more thoroughly and accurately report on the activities that have unlocked the enormous potential of one of the most prolific unconventional oil plays in the world.
Our thanks also go to the many advertisers whose support makes The Bakken Explorers magazine possible.
We hope you enjoy reading about the companies that are pioneers in the development of this world-class resource.
- Mike Ellerd, editor-in-chief & Marti Reeve, special publications director
