🛢️ SPACKLER 27-26-25 2H

Phoenix Operating LLC · Divide County, ND · File #42710 · Generated 2026-02-17 19:42

API: 3302301764
Target Formation: Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (8)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Approval granted under Commission Order No. 34326 with specific setback conditions for 1920-acre spacing unit. 📄 Page 1, Stipulations Non-standard setback requirements (500' north/south, 150' east/west) tied to production liner with wet shoe for frac-out capability, indicating regulatory customization for horizontal drilling in Bakken.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 2	Use of wet shoe on production liner with ability to frac out the toe, including backup hydraulic toe sleeve. 📄 Page under Proposed Work and Tubular Details Non-standard completion design for toe initiation, with redundancy, indicating intent for efficient lateral access without coiled tubing.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Permit approved with submission date 02/09/2026 and approval date 02/12/2026.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 10, Submitted and Approved By Rapid approval cycle (3 days), enabling operations start after additional 3 business days post-publication.	2026-02-12	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Operator assertion of waiver for backbuild order notification due to self-operating adjacent spacing units under NDIC Orders 31848 & 31973. 📄 Backbuild Order Waiver Letter Waives standard inter-operator notices, indicating Phoenix's integrated asset control and reduced external coordination needs.	2026-02-09	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Drill cuttings disposal to specific licensed facility: Smoky Butte Environmental LLC at 13310 94th Street NW, Fortuna, ND. 📄 Page under Disposal of Drill Cuttings Pre-selected disposal vendor in closed-loop system, avoiding pits, and complying with environmental regs.	Unknown	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Notification to NDIC upon spudding, including drilling contractor and rig details, within 3 business days via Sundry Notice. 📄 Page 2, Stipulations Requires immediate post-spud reporting with contractor specifics, exposing operational sequencing and potential rig assignments.	Relative	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Requirement for closed mud system, remote shutoff devices, and pre-construction contact with NDIC Field Inspector Robert Stafford.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 2, Stipulations Mandates environmental and safety protocols beyond routine permits, including specific inspector contact, signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny in Divide County.	Unknown	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Commitment to no diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation, listing specific CAS numbers. 📄 Page under Stimulation Explicit ban on diesel additives, aligning with NDIC environmental policies, and requiring alternative frac fluids.	Unknown	Completions / Frac

💡 Operator Intent

To execute horizontal drilling in Bakken with customized regulatory compliance, including environmental safeguards and frac-out toe design.

Stipulations for closed mud system, no diesel stimulation, wet shoe frac capability, and specific disposal vendor.
To minimize inter-operator delays by leveraging self-operated adjacent units for waiver of backbuild notifications.

Waiver letter stating Phoenix operates adjacent spacing units, avoiding standard notices under NDIC orders.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional drilling and surveying

Permit approved 02/12/2026, with operations start possible immediately after 3 business days; Taktikal Directional pre-engaged for trajectory.

Environmental disposal

Closed-loop cuttings disposal required upon spud; Smoky Butte Environmental LLC specified, creating immediate contract opportunity.

Frac and completion

Wet shoe design for toe frac-out signals need for specialized completion services post-approval, with no diesel additives.