About Us

Continental Resources is a top 10 independent oil producer in the U.S. and a leader in America’s energy renaissance. Based in Oklahoma City, Continental is the largest leaseholder and the largest producer in the nation’s premier oil field, the Bakken play of North Dakota and Montana. The Company also has significant positions in the SCOOP and STACK plays of the Anadarko Basin of Oklahoma and newly acquired positions in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Permian Basin of Texas. With a focus on the exploration and production of oil, Continental has unlocked the technology and resources vital to American energy independence and our nation’s leadership in the new world oil market. In 2024, the Company will celebrate 57 years of operations.

 

Operations

We believe we are among the most efficient and cost-effective producers of oil and natural gas on the planet. One reason why, is we are invested in the United States, with a premier portfolio of assets in unconventional resource plays in North Dakota, Montana, Oklahoma, Wyoming and Texas. We believe these assets represent decades of future development and production, with the opportunity to grow to meet the increasing energy demands of the modern world, here and across the globe.

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Careers

Continental is successful because we challenge our employees to be innovative and creative. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to be successful, and we reward them for their hard work. If you want to work in an environment that encourages teamwork and putting your ideas into action, consider joining Continental Resources.

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Contact Us

Get in touch with us at our corporate office in Oklahoma City or our field offices.

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Awards

2022

  • Society of Petroleum Engineers OKC – Platinum Award

  • NextGen Under 30: Hunter Bellavigna, Brandon Haddican

  • Oil & Gas Investor’s Forty Under 40: Tony Moss

  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Harold Hamm – World Oil Awards

  • Oklahoma Trailblazer Award, Harold Hamm – University of Oklahoma Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy

  • 25 Influential Women in Energy, Shelly Lambertz – Hart Energy

2021

  • NextGen Under 30: Matt Barber, Kelsey Conaway, Neeta Joji, Alec Kelly, Andrew Mohajir, Kyle Neff and Paul Thetford

  • Journal Record Achievers Under 40 – Gina Dunseith and Jenn Kaiser

  • Society of Petroleum Engineers OKC – Platinum Award

  • Journal Record Beacon Award

  • North Dakota Petroleum Council Community Engagement Award

  • John E. Shipp Award for Ethics – Jim Webb

  • Energy ESG Award by Hart Energy

  • Continental Resources is named the Top Public Company in OklahomaThe Oklahoman

2020

  • 25 Influential Women in Energy: Kristin Thomas

  • Journal Record  Financial Stewardship Award: John Hart

  • NextGen Under 30: Kendall Sizemore, David Krisa, Dean Spaay, Zac Nakvinda and John Whitlock

  • Society of Petroleum Engineers OKC – Platinum Award

2019

  • Oil and Gas Investor 40 Under 40: John Argo

  • 25 Impactful Veterans in Energy: Tim Butts

  • NextGen Under 30 Award: Ben Christian, Lucy Guttenberger, Derek Lee, Matt Roche, Kaleb Sharp, Eli Shepherd

  • Women’s Inc.’s Most Influential Board Directors: Shelly Lambertz

  • Continental named “Best Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Company” by The Journal Record

  • Named one of the Best In-State Employers by Forbes

  • Paralegal of the Year: Tamira Lee-Brown

  • KFOR and Express Employment Professionals Most Valuable Performer Award: Jeff Pinkerton

  • Oklahoma Magazine’s Best of the Best: Best CEO and Best Energy Company

  • Mark Costello Entrepreneurial Excellence Award

2018

  • Continental Resources is named the Top Public Company in OklahomaThe Oklahoman

2016

  • Harold Hamm wins the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Platts Global Energy Awards

  • Harold Hamm is named Chief Roughneck by U.S. Steel Tubular Products

  • Harold Hamm is named as a lifetime member at the Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies

  • Harold Hamm is named Executive of the Year by Oil and Gas Investor

2015

  • Harold Hamm is named 2015 Wildcatter of the Year by the Western Energy Alliance

  • Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs Blu Hulsey is recognized as one of The Journal Record’s Achievers Under 40

  • Continental Resources earns Oil and Gas Investor’s Best Discovery Award

2014

  • Continental Resources earns Oil and Gas Investor’s Best Corporate Citizen Award

2013

  • Continental Resources wins “Company” and “CEO” of the year titles at the 2013 Platts Global Energy Awards

  • Williston API recognizes Continental Resources for Outstanding Achievement

  • Continental wins the Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association (PESA) Explorers of Houston Award

  • Continental is named E&P Company of the Year for the Midcontinent Region at the Oil & Gas Awards

  • Continental is selected as one of Fortune’s “100 Fastest Growing Companies”

  • The Journal Record recognizes Harold Hamm as a Most Admired CEO in the Public Company Category

2012

  • Harold Hamm is named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World

2011

  • Oklahoma Magazine recognizes Continental Resources in their selection of “2011 Great Companies To Work For

  • Geologists Andy Rihn and Tony Moss are recognized on Forbes’ list of 30 Under 30 in the energy category

  • Harold Hamm is inducted into the OIPA’s Wildcatters Hall of Honor, the association’s highest recognition

  • Continental CEO Harold Hamm inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

  • Interactive Media Council, Inc. names Continental’s Web site Best in Class in the Energy Industry

2010

  • Standard & Poor’s ranks Continental Resources the No. 1 Ranked Public Company in Oklahoma, as reported by The Oklahoman

  • Forbes Magazine ranks Continental Resources No. 23 of “America’s 100 Best Small Companies” (No. 2 for Sales Per Employee – $2.2 million each)

2009

  • International Energy Policy Conference names Harold Hamm the Energy Advocate of the Year

  • Oklahoma City University Meinders School of Business inducts Harold Hamm into the Oklahoma Commerce and Industry Hall of Honor for Outstanding Achievement

2008

  • Smart Start Northwest Oklahoma honors Continental Resources with the Spirit of the Family Award for providing family-friendly benefits and policies

  • The Oklahoma Turning Point Council awards Continental Resources with the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business Certificate of Merit for providing health and wellness opportunities for employees

  • Standard & Poor’s ranks Continental Resources the No. 1 Ranked Public Company in Oklahoma, as reported by The Oklahoman

2007

  • Ernst & Young names Harold Hamm the National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Energy, Chemicals, & Mining Category

  • Ernst & Young names Harold Hamm the Ernst & Young Master Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southwest Area-North