Oil and natural gas production in North Dakota, home to the Bakken Shale, declined slightly in July from June, even as the rig count inched higher.

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Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) director Lynn Helms issued the monthly Director’s Cut on Friday, which provides information about all of the wells capable of producing, as well as permit activity.

According to DMR, natural gas production in July, which had 31 days, averaged 2.87 Bcf/d. During June, with 30 days of output, gas production had averaged 2.99 Bcf/d. 

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Oil production also fell month/month, even as prices were higher. 

During July, oil output...