🛢️ HBU MARMON FEDERAL 24X-13F

XTO ENERGY INC · Williams County, ND · File #41580 · Generated 2026-08-21 23:59

API: 33-105-06436
Target Formation: Three Forks 1st Bench
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (7)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Operator requested and received waiver from tubing/packer requirement during completion flowback, relying on casing integrity and pressure monitoring. 📄 Tubing/Packer Waiver Sundry Form (FORM ID: 286021) Non-standard completion practice that reduces upfront equipment and installation. Indicates confidence in casing design and real-time monitoring, but increases operational risk during flowback.	2025-12-03	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Operator requested and received suspension of drilling for up to 90 days to use a smaller rig for surface hole, then move off and bring larger rig within 90 days to complete drilling.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Suspension of Drilling Sundry Form (FORM ID: 239577) Reveals a staged drilling approach to achieve cost and time savings. Indicates operator is willing to accept regulatory complexity and pad idle time for economic optimization.	2025-04-01	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Operator requested and received waiver for open hole logs, relying on offset well HBU Bjarne Federal 34X-13 (File #18078) within a mile for formation tops. 📄 Open Hole Log Waiver Sundry Form (FORM ID: 230317) Shows operator is confident in subsurface model from existing data, eliminating a standard data acquisition step to reduce cost and time.	2025-02-11	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	NDIC required a long-term visual monitoring program for pad stability, with specific reporting to field inspector if movement observed, based on Braun Intertec recommendations. 📄 Permit Conditions of Approval (Page 2 of 10) Regulatory condition tied to geotechnical concerns on this specific pad due to high cuts/fills. Imposes ongoing monitoring liability on operator.	2025-02-04	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	BLM notification required for federal minerals within spacing unit, indicating potential additional regulatory layer for this pad. 📄 BLM Email Correspondence Reveals federal mineral involvement in Hofflund-Bakken Unit, adding BLM to the regulatory stack for these wells.	2025-01-30	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Geotechnical addendum required 100% Proctor compaction within 25 feet of any wellhead in fill areas, with 8-inch maximum lifts and testing on each lift. 📄 Braun Intertec Addendum 1 to Geotechnical Report Exceptional earthwork specification due to pad stability concerns. Far exceeds typical compaction standards to ensure wellhead integrity on fill.	2024-05-31	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Operator committed to weekly earthwork progress reports from Braun Intertec to NDIC during pad construction due to high visibility and geotechnical complexity.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Braun Intertec Construction Observation Letter Regulator-imposed transparency and oversight during construction phase, indicating heightened scrutiny on this pad.	2024-05-31	General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

Optimize pad development economics through staged rig approach and waiver requests.

Suspension of drilling to use small rig for surface hole then large rig for TD, plus tubing/packer and open hole log waivers, all aimed at reducing cost and time.
Minimize surface disturbance and visual impact near Lake Sakakawea and campground.

Pad relocation analysis, visual mitigation plan (painting facilities Carlsbad Tan, moving flare stack), and refusal to move pad further due to increased cut and visibility concerns.
Aggressively develop the Hofflund Bakken Unit with multi-well pads targeting Three Forks.

This is the fourth well on a seven-well pad. Geological report references offset control and pad-scale development. Completion plan shows 29 frac stages.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Geotechnical & Earthwork Construction

Pad requires exceptional compaction (100% Proctor near wellheads), benching, moisture conditioning, and weekly reporting. High-spec work needed before drilling.

Surveying & Monitoring

Long-term visual monitoring program mandated by NDIC. Settlement monuments must be established and surveyed monthly/quarterly for years.

Pressure Monitoring & Well Control

Tubing/packer waiver increases reliance on real-time pressure monitoring during completion flowback to detect casing issues.

Directional Drilling & MWD

Complex pad with anti-collision concerns. Multiple vendors (Noble, Gordon) already engaged, but opportunity for alternative providers on future pads.