| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Use of wet shoe with ability to frac out the toe, including backup hydraulic toe sleeve and ball seat for testing. 📄 Completion details and liner description Advanced completion design for toe initiation without wireline, enabling efficient lateral access and reducing operational risks. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Requirement to submit drill cuttings samples within 30 days of drilling completion and cores within 180 days, with potential extension approval via Form 4.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 1-2, Cores and Samples letter dated 3/30/2026 Imposes strict post-drilling deadlines for sample submission, differing from standard permit timelines and requiring proactive logistics planning. |
2026-03-30 | Drilling Rigs |
| Tier 3 |
Pad hosts multiple wells including off-spacing units (e.g., Caddyshack series), with surface use agreement covering all. 📄 Affidavit of Surface Damage Agreement dated March 20, 2026 Consolidated multi-well development from single pad, optimizing surface footprint and costs for off-spacing targets. |
2026-03-20 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Waiver request for backbuild order notification to adjacent units, justified by operator owning those units (Phoenix Energy). 📄 Letter dated February 9th, 2026, to NDIC Streamlines permitting for multi-well pad by avoiding external notifications, revealing operator's integrated asset control. |
2026-02-09 | Regulatory / Permitting |
| Tier 3 |
Use of specialized cement additives including Type III with 6% salt, 2% Calseal, 2% Econolite, 0.3% Versaset, and 0.25% Fe-2 for surface casing, and Class G/POZ with silicate, gel, dispersant, FL, retarder, and viscosifier for intermediate and production. 📄 Proposed Cementing Program section Non-standard cement formulations tailored for zonal isolation and strength, beyond basic API classes, indicating intent for enhanced well integrity in challenging formations. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Prohibition on diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation, excluding CAS numbers 68334-30-5, 68476-34-6, etc. 📄 Stimulation section Regulatory-driven choice to avoid diesel, potentially opting for water-based or alternative fluids, signaling environmental compliance focus. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |