| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Permit approved with specific setback stipulations requiring production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out the shoe to meet 150' north/south and 500' east/west boundaries within 640-acre spacing unit. 📄 Stipulations section, Page 1 Non-standard cementing design for regulatory compliance in boundary-adjacent drilling, indicating intent to maximize lateral extent while adhering to spacing rules. |
2026-03-11 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Requirement for closed mud system with no cuttings pit and remote or automatic shutoff devices on all equipment. 📄 Stipulations section, Page 1 Environmental and safety mandates beyond basic permit data, suggesting heightened regulatory scrutiny or operator preference for advanced containment. |
2026-03-11 | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Austin Karsky prior to location construction and file Sundry Notice within 3 business days of spudding with specific details including drilling contractor and rig number.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Construction Commencement Notification, Page 2 Detailed pre-spud notification protocol not typical in standard permits, implying urgency in regulatory coordination. |
2026-03-11 | Drilling Rigs |
| Tier 3 |
Horizontal and directional well survey frequency specified as 100 feet in vertical, 30 feet in curve (or when sliding), and 90 feet in lateral; certified surveys submitted via email with cover page. 📄 Operator Assertions, Page 9 Precise survey intervals exceed basic requirements, indicating operator's focus on accuracy for collision avoidance in complex trajectories. |
2026-03-11 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Anti-collision analysis conducted with specific offsets including Chase 21-30H and Lawrence Bird Bill 1, planning to error east of Chase toe and west of Lawrence, with 30-foot surveys within 300-foot radius. 📄 Geologic Engineering and Anti-collision Analysis, Exhibit A Detailed collision mitigation plan for nearby wells, revealing proactive risk management in a crowded field. |
2026-03-06 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Planned drilling duration of 60-90 days upon approval, with anticipated build rates of 10-12°/100' in curve.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Drilling Plan, OTHER INFORMATION Extended timeline for horizontal drilling, suggesting complex trajectory or staged operations. |
Relative | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Affidavit affirming no diesel fuel used in hydraulic fracturing fluids, citing EPA definitions. 📄 AFFIDAVIT IN RE HYDRAULIC FRACTURE FLUIDS, dated February 2026 Explicit commitment to non-diesel fracs, aligning with environmental standards and potentially differentiating from competitors. |
Relative | Completions / Frac |