Oil Exploration and Development in the North Dakota Williston Basin: 1986-1987 Update

David W. Fischer, John P. Bluemle

A review of North Dakota's history of oil and gas discoveries and production includes an analysis of the several exploration cycles the Williston basin has undergone and the development of significant reservoirs there, emphasizing activity in 1986 and 1987. The writers analyze current conditions and offer their best prognosis of future possibilities.