Learn About the Bakken

The Bakken formation has provided tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, contributing to North Dakota’s status as the second largest oil-producing state in the country and a state with one of the lowest unemployment rates.

The Bakken plays a vital role in American Energy Independence, reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and lowering our families’ energy costs. To continue our state’s success, we must encourage drilling, job creation, and investment across North Dakota.