Empire Petroleum Corp. has boosted its holdings in North Dakota by expanding its existing interests in the Williston Basin and entering a play in the Birdbear formation.

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The Tulsa-based exploration and production company completed acquisitions earlier this month from an undisclosed firm for an undisclosed price. The deal could increase Empire’s net production in North Dakota by an estimated 24%, to around 9,250 boe/month.

Management said the transaction was funded with cash on hand. The acquired assets are in the Landa Madison and Landa West Madison units in Bottineau County. Also acquired were assets in the Birdbear area in Golden Valley and Billings counties.

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