Continental Resources is increasing drilling efficiency in Grady County, converting 13 of 21 permits into active wells with an average ~50-day cycle time while maintaining an inventory of 8 locations. The shift toward concentrated Patterson rig usage reflects a precision drilling strategy aligned with the county’s gas-weighted economics and repeatable development model.

Instead, drilling programs unwind in stages — driven by economics, capital discipline, and inventory management. The recent decision by Continental Resources to pause drilling in North Dakota provides a clear, real-world example of how that process works and how drilling data often reveals the decision long before public statements are made.

Continental Resources holds one of the largest acreage positions in the Bakken, with extensive development across Dunn, McKenzie, and Williams counties. It was a pioneer in the play and continues to dominate in scale and infrastructure.

Continental Resources has drilled a total of 78 wells so far this year, reinforcing its position as a key player in the oil and gas sector. This represents an increase of 18 wells compared to the same period last year.

Continental Resources Block 21 located in West Texas. We review the permit, drilling and completions activities relates to full stack development of Block 21.

Southern Oklahoma exploration by Continental Resources paid off earlier this year with a two-well, single-pad effort that resulted in 1,800 barrels of oil a day.

Continental has intentions to drill other wells in the same area of Stephens County. It received two permits to drill this week from Oklahoma regulators.