| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Waiver granted for backbuild order notification since Phoenix Operating LLC operates adjacent spacing units, per NDIC Orders 31848 & 31973 📄 Letter dated 2/9/2026 from Phoenix Energy to NDIC Bypasses standard notification requirements due to operator overlap, simplifying regulatory path for horizontal drilling through adjacent units |
2026-02-09 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Requirement to submit all cores, core chips, and samples to ND Geological Survey within 30 days of drilling completion for cuttings and 180 days for cores, with potential extension via Form 4 Sundry Notice⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 1, Cores and Samples letter dated 3/30/2026 Mandates accelerated post-drilling sample handling beyond standard permit timelines, indicating regulatory emphasis on preservation and analysis |
2026-03-30 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Surface use agreement executed with landowner Thomas & Mary Dhuyvetter for off-spacing wells on the pad, covering multiple wells including CADDYSHACK series 📄 Affidavit of Surface Damage Agreement dated 3/20/2026 Enables drilling outside standard spacing units, indicating intent for multi-well pad development |
2026-03-20 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must provide written notice to adjacent operators 21-31 days prior to completion intervals within 2640 feet, including emergency contacts and schedules⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 7, Operator Assertions Requires proactive coordination for off-spacing or adjacent completions, not routine in all permits |
Relative | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Use of closed mud system with no cuttings pit and disposal of drill cuttings to Smoky Butte Environmental LLC at 13310 94th Street NW, Fortuna, ND 58844 📄 Page 2, Drilling Plan section 4 Specifies environmental compliance design choice for cuttings management, pre-selecting a licensed disposal vendor |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Commitment to not use diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation, listing prohibited CAS numbers 📄 Page 2, Stimulation section 5 Non-standard fluid restriction for frac operations, aligning with regulatory or environmental preferences |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |