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State Profile and Energy Estimates

Changes to the State Energy Data System (SEDS) Notice: In October 2023, we updated the way we calculate primary energy consumption of electricity generation from noncombustible renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal). Visit our Changes to 1960—2022 conversion factor for renewable energy page to learn more.

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Quick Facts

  • North Dakota ranks third in the nation, after Texas and New Mexico, in both crude oil reserves and production.
  • North Dakota is a top-10 fuel ethanol-producing state, and its five ethanol plants have a production capacity of 532 million gallons a year, which is equal to 3% of the nation’s ethanol output capacity.
  • North Dakota has about 2% of U.S. natural gas reserves, and in 2023 the state accounted for about 3% of U.S. total natural gas gross withdrawals.
  • North Dakota contains the world's largest known deposit of lignite, and was the seventh-largest coal-producing state in 2023, accounting for about 4% of U.S. total coal production.
  • In 2023, coal-fired power plants provided 55% of North Dakota’s electricity generation, and wind energy accounted for 36%, which was the sixth-highest share of wind power for any state.

Last Updated: August 15, 2024

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