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๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Cinnamon Creek State 12-8H

Emerald Oil, Inc. ยท McKenzie County, ND ยท File #13547 ยท Generated 2026-02-13 11:51

API
3305302436
Target Formation
Bakken
Confidence
High

๐Ÿ“Š Signals (5)

Tier Signal Date Service Impact
Tier 3 Operator transfer from Liberty Resources Management Company, LLC to Emerald Oil, Inc., including bond transfer and responsibility acceptance.
๐Ÿ“„ NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF OIL AND GAS WELLS - FORM 15 (multiple instances, latest dated September 2, 2014)
Indicates a significant asset acquisition or divestiture, potentially signaling strategic shifts in operator portfolio or regional focus.
2014-09-01 General Oilfield Services
Tier 3 Spill incident involving 1 barrel of oil released due to stuffing box leak, contained within dike, with soil remediation.
๐Ÿ“„ Industrial Commission of North Dakota Spill / Incident Report (dated October 23, 2009)
Highlights operational risks and environmental compliance issues not typical for routine production.
2009-10-23 General Oilfield Services
Tier 3 Designation as a Stripper Well Property for tax exemption, producing at 28.6 barrels per day average over qualifying period.
๐Ÿ“„ Letter from Lynn D. Helms (dated October 16, 1997)
Reveals low-volume production economics and tax incentives, indicating marginal well management strategies.
1997-10-16 General Oilfield Services
Tier 3 Approval for horizontal deviation in the Bakken Pool, with specific setback and survey requirements.
๐Ÿ“„ Letter from F.E. Wilborn (dated August 2, 1993)
Demonstrates non-vertical drilling intent, requiring specialized directional services and regulatory oversight.
1993-08-02 Directional Drilling
Tier 3 Multiple purchaser and transporter changes, including switches to Plains Marketing, L.P. and Texaco Trading & Transportation, Inc.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE
๐Ÿ“„ AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND TRANSPORT OIL FROM LEASE - FORM 8 (various dates from 2002 to 2014)
Reflects evolving market dynamics and logistics preferences, not standard for long-term stable operations.
Relative General Oilfield Services

๐Ÿ’ก Operator Intent

๐Ÿ”ง Service Operator Relevance

Directional drilling and surveying services
Horizontal drilling approved in 1993 with ongoing survey requirements; competitors can bid for similar Bakken projects.
Workover and completion services
Multiple workovers in 1994-1997 for pump installations and cleanouts; indicates recurring need for production enhancement in mature wells.
Environmental remediation and reclamation
Spill incident in 2009 and reclamation notices in 1993-1994; opportunities for soil remediation and site restoration services post-production.