| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Permit approval contingent on wet shoe liner configuration for east-west setback compliance, allowing over-displacement of cement to enable wireline perforating. ๐ Permit Stipulations, Page 2 of 10, Date 2/27/2026 Non-standard liner design to meet setback rules, avoiding more expensive tubing perforating methods. |
2026-02-27 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Requirement for submission of cores and samples to ND Geological Survey within specified timelines (30 days for samples, 180 days for cores) with potential civil penalty for non-compliance.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Letter from ND Geological Survey dated 3/2/2026 Imposes strict post-drilling regulatory deadlines not typical in all jurisdictions, indicating potential delays or costs if not met. |
2026-03-02 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Surface Use Agreement executed for off-spacing horizontal drilling into adjacent units, with waiver of notification to adjacent operator since operator owns the unit. ๐ Affidavit Affirming Surface Use Agreement dated 26th of February, 2026; Letter to NDIC dated January 6, 2026 Enables drilling from outside spacing unit, reducing surface footprint but requiring landowner consent. |
2026-02-26 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Anti-collision report shows minimum separation factors as low as 1.077 with nearby wells, using gamma ray signatures and real-time surveys. ๐ Anti-Collision Statement and Report, Survey Program Date 12/3/2025 Tight proximity to offset wells requires advanced surveying and gamma logging, not routine in all Bakken operations. |
2025-12-03 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Explicit commitment to no diesel-based stimulation fluids, listing CAS registry numbers to avoid. ๐ Diesel Based Stimulation Fluids/Compounds section Voluntary avoidance of diesel in fracs, aligning with environmental preferences despite not mandated. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |