🛢️ AMBER 2203-4BH

KODA RESOURCES OPERATING, LLC · Divide County, ND · File #42353 · Generated 2026-08-26 06:27

API: 3302301688
Target Formation: Middle Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (6)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	North setback condition based on a production liner cemented in the lateral with a wet shoe and ability to frac out the shoe, a specific engineering design constraint. 📄 Page 1 of 10, Conditions of Approval section Regulatory approval is contingent on a specific completion design (cemented liner with wet shoe). This is a non-standard condition that dictates the completion method and limits options.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Permit modification to relocate surface hole location from 600' FNL 2553' FWL to 400' FNL 2538' FWL in Section 22, indicating pad layout optimization or surface constraint resolution. 📄 Page 7 of 10, PROPOSED WORK section Shows active pad redesign after initial permit, suggesting ongoing engineering adjustments, potential surface access issues, or multi-well pad optimization. Competitors should note the shift in surface footprint.	2026-07-13	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Waiver granted for open hole logs based on offset well AMBER 2234-7BH (File #41761) within a mile, relying on its logs and a GR-CBL from TD to ground level. 📄 SUNDRY FORM FOR WELL FILE NO.: 42353, DESCRIPTION (OPERATOR) section Operator is avoiding open hole logging costs by leveraging nearby well data. This indicates a cost-saving strategy and reliance on offset data quality. It also implies the offset well's logs are deemed sufficient, reducing evaluation services for this well.	2026-06-09	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Explicit anti-collision report submitted and referenced, with specific separation factors and warnings (e.g., Level 3 with Amber 2203-3BH).⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 KLX Anticollision Report sections, e.g., '1.875 Level 3, SF' with Amber 2234-7BH Shows high-density drilling environment with close wellbore proximity. Level 3 warnings indicate elevated risk requiring careful navigation. The report is dated May 2026, showing recent planning.	2026-05-04	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	Closed mud system with no cuttings pit specified, and all drill cuttings will be disposed at 13 Mile Landfill, Williston, ND. 📄 Page 1 of 10 (STIPULATIONS) and Drilling Fluids Program section Mandates a specific waste handling method (closed loop, offsite landfill) rather than onsite pits. This is an environmental and operational constraint that affects waste management logistics.	Unknown	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Requirement to drill in conjunction with a well that meets a 1220' setback from east and west spacing unit boundaries to justify the spacing unit. 📄 Page 2 of 10 This well's approval is tied to the drilling of another specific well (likely on the same pad) that satisfies stricter setback rules. Creates interdependency and sequencing pressure.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

Optimize pad density and well placement through permit modifications, indicating a focus on maximizing recovery from the spacing unit while managing surface constraints.

Surface hole location moved from original permit (Sep 2025) to modified location (Jul 2026). Multi-well pad layout shows numerous wells (e.g., Amber 2203-1BH through 4BH, Amber 2234 series). Anti-collision reports show intense planning for close-proximity drilling.
Control costs by waiving routine data acquisition where possible, relying on offset well data.

Waiver request for open hole logs, citing sufficient data from offset well AMBER 2234-7BH. Also, waiver for filter sock container if filtration not used (per NDIC memo).
Employ a specific, regulated completion design (cemented liner with wet shoe) to meet setback requirements and enable specific fracture stimulation methods.

Condition of approval states north setback is based on 'production liner cemented in the lateral with a wet shoe and the ability to frac out the shoe.' Completion program describes liner cemented with wet shoe.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional Drilling / MWD / Anti-Collision Services

High-density pad with Level 3 anti-collision warnings. KLX Directional is already engaged, but precision drilling is critical. Opportunities for real-time survey, geosteering, and anti-collision monitoring services.

Cementing & Liner Completion Tools

Completion mandated to use cemented production liner with wet shoe technology. This locks in specific cementing programs and tool requirements (wet shoe bypass sub, etc.).

Waste Hauling & Landfill Services

Closed mud system with no cuttings pit requires all cuttings to be hauled to 13 Mile Landfill, Williston, ND. Continuous need for waste transport and disposal during drilling.

Earthwork & Pad Construction

Permit modification changed surface location, requiring re-staking, potential re-grading, and berm construction. Earthwork quantities detailed (e.g., 55,510 Cu. Yds cut).

Cased Hole Logging

Open hole logs waived, but GR-CBL from TD to ground level is required. Increases emphasis on cased hole evaluation services (CBL-VDL-GR-CCL).