The Oil & Energy industry in South Dakota is a significant contributor to the state's economy. The state has a small but growing oil industry, with most of the production coming from the Bakken Formation in the northwestern part of the state. The Bakken Formation is a shale formation that spans across North Dakota, Montana, and South Dakota. The oil production in South Dakota has been increasing steadily over the past few years, with the state producing around 2.5 million barrels of oil in 2019. Apart from oil, South Dakota also has a significant wind energy industry. The state has abundant wind resources, and wind energy has become an increasingly important source of electricity in the state. South Dakota ranks in the top 10 states for wind energy potential, and the state has over 1,000 wind turbines that generate over 1,000 megawatts of electricity. The state also has a small but growing solar energy industry. The solar industry in South Dakota is still in its early stages, but ...

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