| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Well approved pursuant to Commission Order No. 34507 with specific setbacks based on production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out the shoe. ๐ Stipulations section Non-standard setback calculations tied to completion design, indicating operator's intent to optimize lateral placement for regulatory compliance in off-spacing unit. |
2026-03-12 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Notification to BLM for potential federal permit in spacing unit Sections 4, 9, 16-T145N-R98W.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Email from Doug Jackson dated 3/11/2026 Involvement of federal oversight for tribal or federal lands, adding regulatory layer. |
2026-03-11 | Drilling Rigs |
| Tier 3 |
Drilling operations will utilize a closed loop system with cuttings disposed at Select Water Solutions, LLC Special Waste Landfill in Arnegard, ND. ๐ Disposal of Drill Cuttings section Explicit selection of a specific licensed disposal facility, deviating from generic closed-loop requirements. |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Doug Dolyniuk at 701-590-5317 prior to location construction.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Stipulations section Pre-construction regulatory checkpoint not typical in all permits, suggesting heightened scrutiny or site-specific risks. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Operator acknowledges notice requirements to adjacent operators within 2640 feet, including 24-hour emergency contacts and planned dates.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Operator Assertions section Mandatory inter-operator communication for wells in same or adjacent pools, highlighting potential for coordinated operations. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Operator will not use diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation, listing specific CAS numbers. ๐ Stimulation section Proactive exclusion of certain additives, potentially driven by environmental or regulatory preferences. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Surface use agreement obtained for off-spacing drilling from pad in Section 32, covering multiple wells. ๐ Affidavit of Surface Damage Agreement Explicit off-spacing approval via landowner agreement, enabling multi-well pad development. |
Relative | General Oilfield Services |