Bakken may get a new operator

Brigham followers might be interested to see that Statoil is looking to buy. A major focus for Statoil is the large footprint Brigham has in the Bakken.
Statoil buys Texas-based Brigham for $4.4B

Brigham Exploration Announces Record Numbers

Brigham Exploration has made large gains in their drilling and exploration in the Bakken field.  Brigham has successfully completed 56 consecutive long lateral high frac stage wells.  The average early 24 hr peak flow back rate is approximately 2884 barrels of oil equivalent. With record wells in North Dakota and Montana Brigham Exploration will be a company to keep an eye on.

Brigham Exploration Table of Operational Updates