MHA DUCKPIN 4992 43-20 4BHP - Intelligence Brief

Enerplus Resources USA Corporation · Dunn County, ND · File #41509 · Generated 2026-05-05 02:15

📊 Signals (3)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Implementation of wet shoe configuration for toe initiation, with intentional over-displacement of cement by 7 barrels to create uncemented annulus. 📄 Wet Shoe section, Page 11 Wet shoe allows cost-effective wireline perforating for first frac stage, avoiding more expensive tubing or tractor methods, revealing operator preference for economic completion techniques.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Permit modification to change wellbore design from standard lateral to U-turn lateral, extending lateral length to 32640 MD and incorporating frac out toe configuration. 📄 Proposed Work section, Page 8 U-turn lateral design is non-standard and indicates advanced directional drilling to optimize reservoir access, differing from typical straight laterals.	2026-05-04	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	Waiver requested and granted for drill-back policy notification due to operator being the same for adjacent spacing unit. 📄 Letter from Emily Garcia, dated February 7, 2024 Self-waiver for notification in adjacent unit suggests operator consolidation and reduced regulatory hurdles, potentially accelerating project timelines.	2024-02-07	Regulatory / Permitting

Tier

Signal

Date

Service Impact

Tier 2

Implementation of wet shoe configuration for toe initiation, with intentional over-displacement of cement by 7 barrels to create uncemented annulus.
📄 Wet Shoe section, Page 11
Wet shoe allows cost-effective wireline perforating for first frac stage, avoiding more expensive tubing or tractor methods, revealing operator preference for economic completion techniques.

Unknown

Completions / Frac

Tier 3

Permit modification to change wellbore design from standard lateral to U-turn lateral, extending lateral length to 32640 MD and incorporating frac out toe configuration.
📄 Proposed Work section, Page 8
U-turn lateral design is non-standard and indicates advanced directional drilling to optimize reservoir access, differing from typical straight laterals.

2026-05-04

Directional Drilling

Tier 3

Waiver requested and granted for drill-back policy notification due to operator being the same for adjacent spacing unit.
📄 Letter from Emily Garcia, dated February 7, 2024
Self-waiver for notification in adjacent unit suggests operator consolidation and reduced regulatory hurdles, potentially accelerating project timelines.

2024-02-07

Regulatory / Permitting

💡 Operator Intent

Optimize lateral length and completion efficiency through U-turn design and toe-first fracking to maximize reservoir contact and drainage.

Modification extends lateral from 20863 MD to 32640 MD, with frac out toe and wet shoe for economic perforating, as detailed in Proposed Work and Wet Shoe sections.

Minimize costs in completions by using wireline perforating instead of tubing or tractor methods.

Wet shoe configuration allows pump-down of guns on wireline, described as more economic in the Wet Shoe discussion.

Ensure regulatory compliance and anti-collision safety in densely spaced field.

Detailed anti-collision report with separation factors, and waiver for self-notification in adjacent unit.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional drilling and trajectory services

Permit approved 2026-05-04 with anticipated drilling start June 2025, creating immediate opportunity for U-turn capable rigs and MWD tools.

Completion and perforating services

Wet shoe and frac out toe design signals need for wireline perforating and plug-and-perf systems post-approval.

Cementing and waste disposal

Over-displacement cementing and listed disposal facilities indicate readiness for integrated services upon spud.

🛢️ MHA DUCKPIN 4992 43-20 4BHP

📊 Signals (3)

💡 Operator Intent

🔧 Service Operator Relevance