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HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC ยท Mountrail County, ND ยท File #42718 ยท Generated 2026-02-17 19:46

API
3306105652
Target Formation
Bakken
Confidence
High

๐Ÿ“Š Signals (5)

Tier Signal Date Service Impact
Tier 3 Approval granted on condition of 150' setback from north and south boundaries in 2560-acre spacing unit, with requirement for Director approval prior to fracture stimulation and submission of as-built data before completion.
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Non-routine regulatory condition for setback and pre-frac approval, indicating operator must align with specific spacing rules and obtain additional NDIC oversight beyond standard permits.
2026-02-13 Completions / Frac
Tier 3 Closed mud system with no cuttings pit, remote/automatic shutoff devices, and safety regulations for simultaneous operations, including contact with NDIC Field Inspector Dylan Roach.
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Specifies non-standard environmental and safety measures, such as mud system and shutoff devices, not typical in basic permits.
2026-02-13 Mud / Fluids
Tier 3 Waiver request for adjacent unit requirements under Order No. 31973, as operator owns both units, avoiding need to share plans with another operator.
๐Ÿ“„ Letter dated August 5, 2025
Non-routine waiver for intra-operator units, simplifying regulatory process.
2025-08-05 Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3 Affidavit confirming no diesel fuels in hydraulic fracturing by Halliburton Energy Services.
๐Ÿ“„ Letter dated April 21, 2022
Specific vendor commitment to diesel-free HF, tied to regulatory compliance.
2022-04-21 Completions / Frac
Tier 3 Anti-collision precautions including AC guidance, real-time surveys, 1.5 separation factor, and gamma ray geo-steering around existing laterals.
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Detailed anti-collision strategy exceeds routine permit data, highlighting proactive risk mitigation in a crowded field.
Unknown Directional Drilling

๐Ÿ’ก Operator Intent

๐Ÿ”ง Service Operator Relevance

Fracture Stimulation Services
Requires Director approval prior to frac, with timing linked to completion start; Halliburton pre-selected, creating immediate opportunity for HF execution upon approval.
Directional Drilling and Surveying
Anti-collision planning and real-time surveys needed at spud; urgency in submitting as-built data before completion to meet regulatory deadlines.
Mud and Cementing Services
Specified closed mud system and detailed cement programs; timing tied to drilling phases, with persistence in environmental compliance.