| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Use of wet shoe with ability to frac out the toe for production liner 📄 Page 7 - PROPOSED WORK and Drilling Plan Design choice for liner completion that allows fracturing from the toe, not typical in all Bakken horizontals |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Surface use agreement executed for off-spacing wells on Spackler Caddyshack Pad 📄 AFFIDAVIT OF SURFACE DAMAGE AGREEMENT dated March 20, 2026 Covers multiple off-spacing horizontals, indicating proactive landowner relations |
2026-03-20 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Waiver for backbuild order notification due to Phoenix operating adjacent spacing units 📄 Letter dated February 9th, 2026 Self-waiver for inter-unit notification, unique to operators with multi-unit control |
2026-02-09 | Regulatory / Permitting |
| Tier 3 |
Requirement to preserve and submit all cores within 180 days of drilling completion and samples within 30 days, with potential for extension via Form 4 Sundry Notice⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 1 - Cores and Samples Letter Exceeds standard permit data by specifying detailed preservation protocols and strict timelines for geological samples, indicating operator's commitment to regulatory compliance and potential for extended operations if extensions are needed |
Relative | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Mandate for closed mud system with no cuttings pit and remote or automatic shutoff devices 📄 Page 2 - STIPULATIONS Non-standard environmental stipulation beyond basic horizontal drilling permits, reflecting heightened regulatory scrutiny in Divide County |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Drill cuttings disposal to Smoky Butte Environmental LLC via closed loop system 📄 Page 8 - DISPOSAL OF DRILL CUTTINGS Specifies a particular licensed disposal facility, implying pre-selected vendor relationship |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Prohibition on diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation 📄 Page 8 - STIMULATION Explicit ban on certain CAS numbers, aligning with NDIC environmental policies |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |