🛢️ OAKLAND 154-89-17-20H-1

HUNT OIL COMPANY · Mountrail County, ND · File #41968 · Generated 2026-08-22 00:26

API: 33-061-05534-00
Target Formation: Middle Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (6)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Waiver request to run tubing and packer, allowing flow up 7" casing post-frac 📄 WELL SUNDRY FORM - Request for Consideration/Waiver Operator seeks regulatory exception to standard completion design, indicating a deliberate choice to flow up casing rather than tubing. This suggests a focus on cost reduction or operational simplicity, but introduces casing integrity risks during flowback.	2026-07-16	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Observation of decreased gas shows due to reservoir depletion compared to previous local wells 📄 GEOLOGIC SUMMARY Geologist notes reservoir depletion signal, stating production will heavily depend on rock permeability and induced fractures. This suggests the area may require more aggressive stimulation or enhanced recovery methods.	2025-10-19	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Curve section short-landed at 9,382' MD due to lost circulation, forcing intermediate casing placement near top of Middle Bakken 📄 GEOLOGIC SUMMARY Drilling problem forced deviation from plan. Lost circulation restricted landing of curve BHA, leading to casing set higher than intended. This may impact subsequent lateral placement and completion effectiveness.	2025-10-15	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Suspension of Drilling (SOD) request for up to 90 days to use smaller rig for surface hole, then move off and bring larger rig later⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 WELL SUNDRY FORM - Suspension of Drilling Non-routine staged drilling approach to achieve cost/time savings. Explicitly states intent to spud with T&S Drilling Rig #2, then move off for 3-5 days, and bring Nabors B21 rig on around 2025-11-03. This creates two distinct rig mobilization/demobilization events.	2025-07-31	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Open hole log waiver granted based on offset well data 📄 WELL SUNDRY FORM - Open Hole Log Waiver Operator successfully avoided running full open hole logs, relying on offset Lee 8-5H-1 data. Only GR-CBL from TD to surface required. This reduces logging costs and time but increases reliance on offset data accuracy.	2025-06-10	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	State mandate for specific sample collection protocol starting at Base of Last Charles Salt 📄 NORTH DAKOTA MINERAL RESOURCES letter Regulatory requirement with precise depth triggers (30' intervals in vertical/build, 200' in lateral) and 30-day submission deadline post-drilling. Non-compliance carries civil penalties up to $12,500 per offense.	2025-06-02	Drilling Rigs

💡 Operator Intent

Optimize drilling costs through phased rig strategy

SOD request explicitly states intent to use smaller rig for surface hole to achieve 'cost savings and time savings', then bring larger rig later. Shows deliberate planning to reduce overall drilling expense.
Minimize logging costs while maintaining regulatory compliance

Successful waiver of open hole logs based on offset well data shows intent to reduce data acquisition costs in developed areas where subsurface is well understood.
Simplify completion design to reduce equipment and operational complexity

Waiver request to flow up casing rather than install tubing/packer indicates preference for simpler completion that may reduce initial capital outlay and future workover complexity.
Develop multiple wells from single pad with coordinated planning

Pad design includes four wells (7-6H-3, 8-6H-1, 17-19H-1, 17-20H-1) with shared infrastructure. KLJ Engineering designed entire pad system, showing batch development approach.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Rig mobilization/demobilization services

Phased drilling strategy requires two rig moves: T&S Rig #2 for surface hole (immediate), then Nabors B21 around November 2025. Creates multiple mobilization events within 90-day window.

Flowback monitoring and pressure management

Waiver to flow up casing requires careful pressure monitoring during flowback. Operator plans to install pressure gauge on surface casing and have flowback personnel on location, indicating need for specialized monitoring services.

Sample collection and shipping

State mandate requires specific sample collection protocol with 30-day deadline post-drilling. Immediate need for sample handling, boxing, and shipping to state core library.

Lost circulation materials and remediation

Curve section experienced lost circulation forcing short landing. Similar issues may occur in offset wells, creating demand for LCM products and remedial cementing services.

Pad construction and road building

Multi-well pad design with 28,600 CY excavation and 16,960 CY embankment. Road construction required with specific ditch and culvert specifications. Major earthwork opportunity.