| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 |
Permit modification from original horizontal to U-turn lateral design 📄 Page 7 of 11, PROPOSED WORK section Significant design change from standard horizontal to U-turn lateral indicates complex boundary navigation and potential for higher-cost directional drilling services. |
2026-08-27 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Closed mud system with no cuttings pit mandated 📄 Page 1 of 11, Conditions of Approval Non-standard waste handling requirement increases need for closed-loop systems and offsite cuttings hauling. |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
As-built directional survey and frac procedures required prior to completion due to U-turn well proximity to boundary⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 2 of 11, CPF section Extra regulatory hurdle specific to U-turn wells near boundaries; adds time and documentation burden before completion. |
Relative | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Surface location shift (1868 FSL/569 FEL to 1843 FSL/551 FEL) requiring permit modification 📄 Page 7 of 11, PROPOSED WORK section Physical pad relocation after initial permit suggests pad redesign or optimization; indicates active pad layout engineering. |
Relative | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Mandatory pre-construction contact with NDIC Field Inspector Dylan Roach⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 1 of 11, Conditions of Approval Regulatory condition creates a gate before any location construction can begin; inspector availability becomes critical path. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |