| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 |
Permit submitted on 01/22/2026 and approved on 02/06/2026โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Submitted By and Approved By sections Rapid approval timeline (14 days) indicates urgency or streamlined regulatory process |
2026-01-22 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Wet shoe with ability to frac out the shoe on production liner ๐ Conditions of Approval and Proposed Drilling Plan Specific completion design choice for toe initiation, not standard for all horizontals |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Closed mud system required with impermeable liner on entire location ๐ Aquifer stipulation Environmental stipulation mandates advanced drilling fluid management, beyond basic pit restrictions |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must not intentionally deviate in any portion of the 17-1/2-inch surface hole ๐ Conditions of Approval Non-standard restriction on drilling trajectory, suggesting unique geological or regulatory constraints |
Unknown | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Mud logger required on-site from ground level to total depth of 17-1/2-inch surface hole at no greater than 30' sample intervals ๐ Conditions of Approval Exceeds standard logging requirements, indicating heightened regulatory scrutiny or operator choice for enhanced monitoring in surface hole |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Cement bond logs required on 13-3/8-inch, 9-5/8-inch, and 7-inch casings with zero-pressure pass on surface casing ๐ Conditions of Approval Multiple CBL runs with specific verification steps exceed typical cementing oversight, pointing to operator intent for robust zonal isolation |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
First perf point at approx 100' from hard line and 250' from section line ๐ Proposed Drilling Plan Precise perforation placement relative to boundaries, suggesting optimized drainage strategy |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Line heater manufactured by either Steffes or JW Williams ๐ Proposed Work Facilities Pre-specified vendors for facilities, revealing ecosystem preference |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
No diesel-based compounds allowed in hydraulic stimulation ๐ Proposed Drilling Plan Prohibits specific CAS numbers in frac fluids, signaling operator preference for alternative chemistries |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Ball seat included for testing liner ๐ Proposed Drilling Plan Specific tool for liner integrity testing, indicating advanced completion planning |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |