Borstad 12-30 - Intelligence Brief

Ballard Petroleum Holdings LLC · Bottineau County, ND · File #42592 · Generated 2026-02-06 17:15

📊 Signals

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Mandatory submission of cores and samples within 180 days for cores and 30 days for samples, with potential civil penalties up to $12,500 per violation.⏱ URGENT Cores and Samples letter dated 12/29/2025	2025-12-29	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Pre-selected cement blends (Prolite G2, Cem50 G3, ThixCem G1) with detailed rheological and compressive strength testing by KLX Energy Services. KLX Energy Services cement reports dated 11/19/2025	2025-11-19	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Requirement for leak-proof container on-site for filter socks and other filter media from spud through completion, with waiver possible via Sundry Notice. Filter Socks and Other Filter Media letter dated 05/30/2025	2025-05-30	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Wellbore approval contingent on 500' setback from Chatfield-Madison Unit, defined by specific log interval from Fines 24-19 well. Permit Stipulations	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Rig Ironhand #108 pre-assigned with specific limitations (e.g., max hook load 440,000 lbs, pressure ratings), including contact details for approvals. Rig specifications and layout	Unknown	Drilling Rigs

Tier

Signal

Date

Service Impact

Tier 3

Mandatory submission of cores and samples within 180 days for cores and 30 days for samples, with potential civil penalties up to $12,500 per violation.⏱ URGENT
Cores and Samples letter dated 12/29/2025

2025-12-29

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

Pre-selected cement blends (Prolite G2, Cem50 G3, ThixCem G1) with detailed rheological and compressive strength testing by KLX Energy Services.
KLX Energy Services cement reports dated 11/19/2025

2025-11-19

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

Requirement for leak-proof container on-site for filter socks and other filter media from spud through completion, with waiver possible via Sundry Notice.
Filter Socks and Other Filter Media letter dated 05/30/2025

2025-05-30

Regulatory / Permitting

Tier 3

Wellbore approval contingent on 500' setback from Chatfield-Madison Unit, defined by specific log interval from Fines 24-19 well.
Permit Stipulations

Unknown

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

Rig Ironhand #108 pre-assigned with specific limitations (e.g., max hook load 440,000 lbs, pressure ratings), including contact details for approvals.
Rig specifications and layout

Unknown

Drilling Rigs

🎯 Operator Intent

Pursue directional drilling in a unitized formation with strict setback requirements to maximize reservoir access while complying with regulatory constraints.

↳ Permit stipulations define unit by external well log and enforce 500' setback; wellbore plan includes build-and-hold trajectory targeting Landa/Wayne.

Ensure rapid post-drilling compliance with core/sample preservation to avoid penalties and support geological analysis.

↳ Mandatory submission timelines in NDIC letter, with civil penalties specified, and detailed sample collection protocols outlined.

Mitigate environmental risks through enhanced waste management, including on-site filter containment.

↳ Requirement for leak-proof containers for filtration waste, effective from spud, with waiver option via administrative notice.

🔧 Service Relevance

Cementing Services

Cement testing completed in November 2025, with spud TBD and dirt work January 2026, indicating imminent need for slurry mixing and placement as drilling progresses.

Drilling Rig Mobilization

Rig Ironhand #108 specified with layout, and dirt work date 01/01/2026, signaling short-term opportunity for rig setup and directional drilling execution.

Waste Management and Disposal

Filter container requirement from spud through completion, with letter dated May 2025, creating ongoing demand for compliant disposal services as operations commence.

🛢️ Borstad 12-30

📊 Signals

🎯 Operator Intent

🔧 Service Relevance