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07000 Prepared by the Legislative Council staff

OIL AND GAS TAX REVENUES MONTHLY UPDATE

This memorandum provides an update on oil production and prices, oil and gas tax revenue collections, and oil
and gas tax revenue allocations for February 2018 and for the biennium to date. The forecasted amounts reflect
the 2017 legislative revenue forecast, prepared at the close of the 2017 legislative session.

OIL PRODUCTION AND PRICES

The schedule below provides information on oil production and prices for December 2017 and for the biennium
to date. Oil and gas tax revenue allocations reflect production and price from 2 months prior. The actual oil prices
reflect the average of Flint Hills Resources posted prices and West Texas Intermediate posted prices.
December 2017 Biennium to Date
Variance Variance
Actual Forecast Amount Percent Actual Forecast Amount Percent
Average daily oil production 1,181,319 925,000 256,319 28% 1,119,963 925,000 194,963 21%
Average oil price per barrel $54.14 $47.00 $7.14 15% $46.26 $47.00 ($0.74) (2%)

OIL AND GAS TAX REVENUE COLLECTIONS

The chart below provides information on total oil and gas tax revenue collections based on the 2017 legislative
forecast and actual allocations through February 2018.
$200
$180
$160
$140
$120
Millions

$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
$0

2017 Legislative Revenue Forecast Actual

OIL AND GAS TAX REVENUE ALLOCATIONS

The schedule below provides information on oil and gas tax revenue allocations to the Three Affiliated Tribes of
the Fort Berthold Reservation, state funds, and political subdivisions for February 2018 and for the biennium to
date.
Amounts Shown in Millions
February 2018 Biennium to Date
Variance Variance
Actual Forecast Amount Percent Actual Forecast Amount Percent
Three Affiliated Tribes $18.26 $9.35 $8.91 95% $101.14 $64.56 $36.58 57%
Legacy fund 50.31 36.41 13.90 38% 280.95 251.37 29.58 12%
North Dakota outdoor heritage fund 1.24 0.90 0.34 38% 7.06 6.19 0.87 14%
Abandoned well reclamation fund 0.62 0.45 0.17 38% 3.53 3.10 0.43 14%
Oil and gas impact grant fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A 28.35 29.11 (0.76) (3%)
Political subdivisions 26.49 19.71 6.78 34% 174.31 154.35 19.96 13%
Energy impact fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A 2.00 2.00 0.00 0%
Common schools trust fund 7.17 5.60 1.57 28% 39.39 38.63 0.76 2%
Foundation aid stabilization fund 7.17 5.60 1.57 28% 39.39 38.63 0.76 2%
Resources trust fund 14.33 11.19 3.14 28% 78.78 77.26 1.52 2%
Oil and gas research fund 1.60 0.83 0.77 93% 7.91 4.75 3.16 67%
General fund 0.00 8.17 (8.17) (100%) 200.00 200.00 0.00 0%
Tax relief fund 58.77 32.52 26.25 81% 74.81 32.52 42.29 130%
Budget stabilization fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A
Lignite research fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A
Strategic investment and improvements fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A
State disaster relief fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A 0.00 0.00 0.00 N/A
Total oil and gas tax revenue allocations $185.96 $130.73 $55.23 42% $1,037.62 $902.47 $135.15 15%

North Dakota Legislative Council February 2018