SPACKLER 27-26-25 3H - Intelligence Brief

Phoenix Operating LLC · Divide County, ND · File #42711 · Generated 2026-02-17 19:43

📊 Signals (4)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Operator commits to using a wet shoe with ability to frac out the toe, enabling toe fracturing without sidetrack. 📄 Drilling Plan Section 5. STIMULATION and Wellbore Diagram Non-standard completion design allowing direct toe stimulation, reducing operational complexity and costs compared to traditional dry shoe setups.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Waiver requested and granted for backbuild order notification due to operator controlling adjacent spacing units. 📄 Letter dated February 9th, 2026, SUBJECT: SPACKLER Pad - Backbuild Order Waiver Regulatory exception obtained, allowing accelerated drilling without external notifications, uncommon for multi-unit pads.	2026-02-09	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Drill cuttings disposal pre-selected to Smoky Butte Environmental LLC, a specific licensed facility. 📄 Drilling Plan Section 4. DISPOSAL OF DRILL CUTTINGS Explicit vendor lock-in for waste management, not typical in basic permits which often allow operator choice.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Stimulation explicitly excludes diesel-based compounds, adhering to NDIC policy. 📄 Drilling Plan Section 5. STIMULATION Proactive compliance with environmental restrictions, signaling use of alternative frac fluids.	Unknown	Completions / Frac

Tier

Signal

Date

Service Impact

Tier 2

Operator commits to using a wet shoe with ability to frac out the toe, enabling toe fracturing without sidetrack.
📄 Drilling Plan Section 5. STIMULATION and Wellbore Diagram
Non-standard completion design allowing direct toe stimulation, reducing operational complexity and costs compared to traditional dry shoe setups.

Unknown

Completions / Frac

Tier 3

Waiver requested and granted for backbuild order notification due to operator controlling adjacent spacing units.
📄 Letter dated February 9th, 2026, SUBJECT: SPACKLER Pad - Backbuild Order Waiver
Regulatory exception obtained, allowing accelerated drilling without external notifications, uncommon for multi-unit pads.

2026-02-09

Regulatory / Permitting

Tier 3

Drill cuttings disposal pre-selected to Smoky Butte Environmental LLC, a specific licensed facility.
📄 Drilling Plan Section 4. DISPOSAL OF DRILL CUTTINGS
Explicit vendor lock-in for waste management, not typical in basic permits which often allow operator choice.

Unknown

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

Stimulation explicitly excludes diesel-based compounds, adhering to NDIC policy.
📄 Drilling Plan Section 5. STIMULATION
Proactive compliance with environmental restrictions, signaling use of alternative frac fluids.

Unknown

Completions / Frac

💡 Operator Intent

Pursue efficient horizontal drilling with integrated frac capability to minimize sidetracks and optimize Bakken recovery.

Wet shoe design and frac-out ability specified in drilling plan, combined with waiver for backbuild to expedite operations.

Maintain environmental compliance and operational efficiency through pre-selected vendors and regulatory waivers.

Explicit disposal to licensed facility, diesel-free stimulation, and self-waiver for adjacent unit notifications.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional drilling and surveying

Taktikal Directional engaged for trajectory design; opportunity for MWD/LWD services during drilling phase starting post-spud notification.

Waste disposal and environmental services

Smoky Butte pre-selected for cuttings; immediate need for transport/logistics upon drilling commencement, with closed-loop system requiring timely hauling.

🛢️ SPACKLER 27-26-25 3H

📊 Signals (4)

💡 Operator Intent

🔧 Service Operator Relevance