Koch Exploration Company Wells and Activity Summary
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Recent M&A activity 3 deals on file involving Koch Exploration Company, Llc
| Announced | Type | Headline | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Farm-In/Farm Out |
Foothills Exploration Farms In to Koch-Operated Bighorn Basin Projects
10,583 net acres |
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| Aug 2015 | Joint venture |
Emerald Oil, Koch Join Forces for Bakken JV Project
29,500 net acres |
$23M |
| Jul 2015 | Joint venture |
Nostra Terra Eyes 100% WI in Koch's Bighorn Basin Prospect
2,440 net acres |
$1M |
Industry news recent coverage mentioning Koch Exploration Company, Llc
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Apr 16, 2026Higher oil prices are not translating cleanly into a drilling response across U.S. shale, and company disclosures are starting to show why. The issue is not simply capital discipline. It is structural. A meaningful… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 15, 2026In the span of fifteen months, three Japanese energy companies committed more than $10.3 billion to U.S. natural gas production assets — a buying spree that has transferred roughly 27% of Haynesville Shale output… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 15, 2026The first quarter of 2026 has officially defined the "Barbell Era" of American oil and gas. While the total number of deals plummeted by 46% YoY (dropping to just 7 major transactions), the total deal value skyrocketed… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 11, 2026Western Canadian M&A activity in Q1 2026 was characterized by a 87% decrease in total deal value compared to Q1 2025, totaling $0.8 billion C$ . However, transaction volume remained resilient with a 150% increase in… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Mar 23, 2026Energy Secretary Chris Wright stood in front of the largest gathering of oil executives in the world this morning and delivered a message that was equal parts market economics and wartime urgency: the price spike is… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
⚑ Same company across states: Koch Exploration Company, Llc
Curated alternate names for Koch Exploration Company, Llc (from ShaleExperts company records):
- KOCH EXPLOR CO LLC, KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY, KOCH EXPLORATION COMPANY, LLC
Koch Exploration Company has 5 wells on file in Montana.
Active in 4 counties — concentrated in Sheridan, Musselshell, and Roosevelt.
Most recent well: FERN BRUNGARD 1 in the Lamesteer Creek field (Wibaux county) — last updated March 1984.
Koch Exploration Company county coverage
Counties where Koch Exploration Company has wells. Click any county for its local activity.
Recent wells
| Well Name | County | Last activity | Updates | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERN BRUNGARD 1 | Wibaux | 1984-03-01 | 25109210500000 | |
| LaFromboise 1-18R | Roosevelt | 1981-09-24 | 25085212950000 | |
| Miller 3-33 | Sheridan | 1981-08-04 | 25091213690000 | |
| Butler-Spaulding 1 | Sheridan | 1978-02-03 | 25091211980000 | |
| STANLEY 1 | Musselshell | 1976-08-14 | 25065213300000 |
Top Oil & Gas Fields worked by Koch Exploration Company by total wells
Fields: Anvil, Colored Canyon, Dagmar, Lamesteer Creek.