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🛢️ Gullikson Federal 5203 42-31 2B

Chord Energy · McKenzie County, ND · File #41356 · Generated 2026-02-19 17:11

API
33-053-10425
Target Formation
Middle Bakken
Confidence
High

📊 Signals (3)

Tier Signal Date Service Impact
Tier 3 Bottom hole location misses multiple targets by distances ranging from 25.83' to 8121.25', with extrapolation to TD showing significant deviations.
📄 Survey Report and Targets sections
Missed targets suggest challenges in directional control or survey accuracy, beyond typical precision.
2025-04-09 Directional Drilling
Tier 3 Well required a sidetrack after initial lateral drilling due to an unexpected mound in formation dip, with dip varying from 89.95° to 91.0° and back to 89.2°, leading to pullback from 17,264' MD to 15,720' MD for sidetrack.
📄 Well Summary and Geological Summary sections
Sidetracking indicates unforeseen geological challenges in the Middle Bakken, potentially impacting lateral placement and requiring additional drilling time beyond standard operations.
2025-04-06 Directional Drilling
Tier 3 Waiver requested and approved for open hole logs, citing proximity to offsetting well Dobias State Unit 1 with sufficient logs.
📄 Sundry Form for Well File No. 41356
Deviation from standard logging requirements, relying on offset data, which is not routine for new wells.
2024-11-22 Regulatory / Permitting

💡 Operator Intent

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Completion Services
Well is awaiting completion post-TD on April 9, 2025, signaling immediate opportunity for frac and stimulation teams in the Bakken.
Directional and Survey Services
Sidetrack completed April 9, 2025, but potential for follow-up surveys or adjustments if targets remain off; urgency due to rapid drilling pace.