US Bakken rig count hits highest total in nearly two years as upside grips play

Bakken gas production continues to show upside as the rig count strikes its highest number in nearly two years while flaring and takeaway capacity improve. Bakken gas production averaged 3 Bcf/d during the final quarter of 2022, according to data released Feb. 14 by the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources. Operators flared just under 6% of all gas produced…