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- 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 six ethanol plants manufacture about 547 million gallons a year, which is equal to about 3.5% of the nation’s ethanol output.
- North Dakota has almost 2% of U.S. natural gas reserves, and in 2022 the state accounted for slightly more than 2% of U.S. total natural gas gross withdrawals.
- North Dakota contains the world's largest known deposit of lignite, and it is the fifth-largest coal producing state, accounting for 5% of U.S. total coal production.
- In 2022, coal-fired power plants provided 55% of North Dakota’s electricity generation, and wind energy accounted for 37%, which was the fourth-highest share of wind power for any state.
Last Updated: July 20, 2023