Continental Resources reports its Bakken team doubled their rate of return during the second quarter while achieving impressive efficiency gains.

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During an earnings call this week, Continental executives claim their leadership among U.S. energy companies due to their quality assets and low-cost operations.

Continental reported a net loss of $63.6 million for the second quarter of 2017 at the same time that production increased 6%. The company will increase its capital expenditures for 2017 to between $1.75 billion and $1.95 billion.

Bakken Shale Highlights for Q2

During the second quarter, Continental reported that the rates of return for typical Bakken wells doubled to 82%. The company's Bakken assets set several milestones during the quarter as a result of the 'dedication and ingenuity' of their employees. Bakken Q2 highlights include:

• Generated over $2 million of added revenue during the first six months
• Net production averaged 119,861 Boe per day
• 100 gross (38 net) operated and non-operated Bakken wells
• 205 gross operated DUCs
• 19 completions with avg. 24-hour IP rate of 1,606 Boepd
• Drilling costs in the Bakken are 26% lower than 2016 average