🛢️ BW-IDA-149-101-1416H-5

Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC · McKenzie County, ND · File #41587 · Generated 2026-08-22 00:01

API: 3305310515
Target Formation: Middle Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (6)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Rig released to another well on same pad (BW IDA LS-149-101-2321H-1) on 10/29/2025, then walked back to this well on 11/29/2025. 📄 Daily Log of Operations - Oct 28 & Nov 29 entries Shows pad sequencing and rig sharing between wells, indicating multi-well pad optimization and precise scheduling.	2025-10-29	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Operator requested and received approval for a 90-day suspension of drilling after surface casing, using a smaller rig for surface hole then moving off for up to 90 days before bringing larger rig to TD.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Sundry Form - Request for Consideration/Waiver - Suspension of Drilling Reveals a deliberate staging strategy to save costs/time by using a small rig for surface section only, creating a 90-day window before main rig mobilization. This is a non-routine operational choice that affects rig scheduling and pad timing.	2025-02-25	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Surface hole intentionally not deviated due to 'possibility of severe casing wear during drilling of vertical and curve portions'. 📄 Sundry Form - Suspension of Drilling description and reviewer comments Explicit design constraint to prevent casing wear, indicating historical issues or proactive mitigation in this area.	2025-02-25	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	Specific sample collection requirements mandated by ND Geological Survey: 30' intervals in vertical/curve, 200' in lateral, starting at Base of Last Charles Salt, with 30-day submission deadline after drilling completion.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Letter from Ross Edison, Geologist, ND Geological Survey Regulatory mandate with strict intervals and deadlines. Non-compliance carries civil penalties up to $12,500 per offense per day.	2025-02-11	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Operator requested and received approval to waive open hole logging requirements, relying on offset well data and running only GR-CBL from TD to surface. 📄 Sundry Form - Open Hole Log Waiver Indicates confidence in offset data and reduces logging costs/time. The waiver was approved the same day it was received, suggesting regulatory alignment or precedent.	2025-02-06	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Nine target changes made during lateral drilling to stay centered in geologic zone of interest. 📄 Geologic Summary - Lateral section Above-average number of steering corrections indicates either complex geology or aggressive geo-steering to optimize placement.	Relative	General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

Optimize multi-well pad development with sequenced drilling and rig sharing to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Rig released to BW IDA LS-149-101-2321H-1 on 10/29/2025 then walked back to this well on 11/29/2025. Seven wells planned from same pad per Surface Use Agreement affidavit.
Minimize upfront capital outlay by staging operations: small rig for surface section, then 90-day pause before bringing larger rig.

Approved suspension of drilling request explicitly states intent 'to take advantage of cost savings and time savings of using an initial rig that is smaller than the rig necessary to drill a well to total depth'.
Aggressively geosteer to maintain optimal placement within target zone despite geological complexity.

Nine target changes made during lateral drilling to stay centered in geologic zone of interest, indicating active reservoir management and willingness to make frequent corrections.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Rig Mobilization/Demobilization Services

Staged rig approach creates two mobilization events: small rig for surface section (approx. start 8/10/2025), then larger rig within 90-day window. Need specialized transport for different rig sizes.

Sample Handling and Shipping Services

Strict 30-day deadline after drilling completion (12/4/2025) to submit samples to ND Geological Survey. Requires immediate sample washing, drying, boxing, and shipping services.

Civil Construction and Pad Preparation

Detailed engineered pad design by KLJ with specific quantities and timelines. Construction must be complete before staged drilling operations begin.

Real-time Geosteering and MWD Services

Nine target changes during lateral indicate complex steering needs. High reliance on real-time data for optimal placement in multi-section lateral.