🛢️ AMBER 1732-10BH

KODA RESOURCES OPERATING, LLC · Divide County, ND · File #42719 · Generated 2026-02-19 17:11

API: 3302301769
Target Formation: Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (7)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Waiver request for three-day waiting period, submitted January 26, 2026, citing majority working interest⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 AFFIDAVIT REQUEST FOR WAIVER TO THREE-DAY WAITING PERIOD Highlights operator's high working interest (up to 95.65%) enabling waiver, revealing intent to control and accelerate development	2026-01-26	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Waiver request from NDIC Order 31973 for adjacent spacing unit notification, as operator of both units 📄 Letter to Todd Holweger, January 22, 2026 Shows operator's dual role in adjacent units, streamlining regulatory process without external notifications	2026-01-22	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Affidavit of fully executed surface use agreement with surface owner Brent Andersen, effective November 7, 2025 📄 Affidavit of Fully Executed Surface Use Agreement Demonstrates proactive legal preparation for multi-well pad, ensuring no delays from surface disputes	2025-11-07	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Sundry waiver requested for open hole logs, per drilling plan 📄 Drilling Plan, Evaluation Program Deviation from standard porosity and resistivity logging requirements, suggesting cost-saving or expedited completion strategy	Unknown	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Waiver granted for three-day waiting period prior to operations, based on affidavit⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 2, Construction Commencement Notification Indicates operator's intent to expedite drilling start, bypassing standard waiting period to gain competitive advantage in timing	Unknown	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Specific contact with NDIC Field Inspector Gunther Harms at 701-770-2564 prior to construction⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 2, Construction Commencement Notification Direct assignment of inspector, indicating pre-established relationship or site-specific stipulations	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Anti-collision modeling submitted for offset wells, using KLX tools 📄 Drilling Plan, Anti-Collision section; KLX Anticollision Report Non-routine emphasis on collision avoidance in dense pad layout, indicating high-risk design choice	Relative	Directional Drilling

💡 Operator Intent

Expedite multi-well pad development to capitalize on high working interest and avoid regulatory delays

Multiple waiver requests for waiting periods and notifications, citing majority ownership in 2880-acre and 4800-acre units
Prioritize safety and efficiency in dense horizontal drilling through advanced anti-collision and vendor selection

Submission of KLX anti-collision report and waiver for open hole logs, focusing on Middle Bakken target in Fertile Valley Pool
Ensure regulatory compliance in aquifer-sensitive area with proactive stipulations and inspector coordination

Closed mud system, impermeable liner, and specific contact with NDIC inspector Gunther Harms for site-specific requirements

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional Drilling and MWD Services

KLX Directional selected for 15,437 ft lateral with 90 ft survey intervals; anti-collision report dated 1/15/2026 signals immediate need for precise surveying in multi-well pad

Regulatory Compliance and Inspection Services

Waiver requests and affidavits submitted in late January 2026, with construction contact required prior to spud; urgency from approved permit on 2/18/2026 creates tight timeline for on-site preparations

Logging and Evaluation Services

Waiver for open hole logs requested, but CBL-VDL-GR-CCL required on intermediate casing; potential shift to digital submission via email post-spud notification