🛢️ SC-Scanlan 153-98-1720H-5

HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC · Williams County, ND · File #41712 · Generated 2026-03-21 15:35

API: 3310506484
Target Formation: Middle Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (5)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Request for suspension of drilling for up to 90 days using Noble Rig #6 for deepset surface casing with fresh water-based mud, no saltwater, and plug requirement if not completed within timeframe.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Sundry Form Description (Operator) and attached letter from Jack Blickwede dated April 8, 2025. Non-standard drilling sequence using intermediate rig for surface casing to save costs and time, with strict 90-day window and abandonment clause if not followed by larger rig.	2025-04-08	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Approximate proposed start date for drilling operations.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Sundry Form Description (Operator). Specific future start date post-suspension approval, indicating planned delay for rig availability or optimization.	2026-04-16	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Use of Noble Rig #6 with specific specs (550,000 lbs hookload, 22,000 ft-lbs torque, etc.) augmented with auxiliary tank, confirmed capable for deepset surface jobs.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Letter from Jack Blickwede dated April 8, 2025. Selection of non-standard rig specs for surface casing, with augmentation for pit capacity, indicating tailored equipment choice.	2025-04-08	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Requirement for detailed samples and cores collection at specific intervals, with submission to State Geologist within 30-180 days. 📄 Letter from Ross Edison dated 3/24/2025 regarding Cores and Samples. Enhanced sampling protocol beyond routine, including washed cuttings and boxed cores, tied to regulatory preservation.	2025-03-24	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Waiver for open hole logs, relying on GR-CBL from TD to ground level and offsetting well logs for formation tops. 📄 Sundry Form for Open Hole Log Waiver, Description (Operator). Deviation from standard open hole logging requirements, using offset data and limited GR-CBL instead of full suite.	2025-03-18	Regulatory / Permitting

💡 Operator Intent

Optimize drilling costs and efficiency by using a smaller intermediate rig for surface casing before deploying a full TD rig, with a 90-day suspension window.

Request for suspension under NDAC 43-02-03-55, specifying Noble Rig #6 for deepset surface, cost/time savings, and abandonment if not followed by larger rig.
Minimize regulatory and operational risks by waiving full open hole logs and relying on offset data and limited GR-CBL.

Waiver request under NDIC Rule 43-02-03-31, citing offsetting well logs sufficient for formation tops.
Ensure comprehensive geological data collection for regulatory compliance and future analysis.

Detailed requirements for samples and cores at specific intervals, submission to State Geologist within 30-180 days.
Prioritize environmental and safety compliance in mud use and anti-collision planning.

Use of fresh water-based mud, no saltwater, and detailed anti-collision standards with gamma ray steering.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Intermediate drilling rigs

Noble Rig #6 selected for April 2026 start; opportunity for rig providers to offer cost-effective intermediate services ahead of TD drilling.

Logging and coring services

Waiver limits full open hole logs but requires GR-CBL and detailed sampling; timing around drilling start creates demand for specialized, compliant logging.

Anti-collision and directional planning software

Use of Scientific Drilling for planning; upcoming drilling necessitates software/tools for collision avoidance in multi-well pads.

Hydraulic fracturing

Halliburton confirmed for stimulations; post-drilling completions window offers service operators chance to align with Hess's diesel-free protocols.