RS-Bette- 156-92-0128H-4 - Intelligence Brief

HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC · Mountrail County, ND · File #42811 · Generated 2026-04-07 03:14

📊 Signals (4)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Permit approved with conditional setbacks requiring production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe for frac-out capability, enabling tighter boundary spacing in 2400-acre unit.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Permit Information - Stipulation and Conditions of Approval Non-standard setback allowances based on specific cementing and frac techniques, not typical for basic horizontal permits.	2026-04-02	Completions / Frac
Tier 2	Completion design specifies cemented liner with wet shoe for intentional over-displacement by 2 bbls, followed by plug-and-perf stages. 📄 Completion Equipment and Drilling Prognosis sections Wet shoe design allows frac initiation from shoe, a specialized technique not standard in all Bakken completions.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Operator requests waiver for adjacent unit notice under Order 31848, citing self-ownership of adjacent spacing unit, avoiding disclosure of drilling plans to third parties. 📄 Letter from Levi S. Greenly to Todd L. Holweger, dated July 15, 2025 Waiver leverages internal ownership to bypass regulatory disclosure requirements, uncommon in multi-operator fields.	2025-07-15	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Anti-collision report shows planned wellbore within 1.5 separation factor of existing wells, using gamma ray geo-steering and real-time surveys every 93-100 ft. 📄 Anti-Collision Statement and Report dated 03 July, 2025 Detailed anti-collision protocols exceed basic permit requirements, highlighting proactive risk management in dense infill pad.	2025-07-03	Directional Drilling

Tier

Signal

Date

Service Impact

Tier 2

Permit approved with conditional setbacks requiring production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe for frac-out capability, enabling tighter boundary spacing in 2400-acre unit.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE
📄 Permit Information - Stipulation and Conditions of Approval
Non-standard setback allowances based on specific cementing and frac techniques, not typical for basic horizontal permits.

2026-04-02

Completions / Frac

Tier 2

Completion design specifies cemented liner with wet shoe for intentional over-displacement by 2 bbls, followed by plug-and-perf stages.
📄 Completion Equipment and Drilling Prognosis sections
Wet shoe design allows frac initiation from shoe, a specialized technique not standard in all Bakken completions.

Unknown

Completions / Frac

Tier 3

Operator requests waiver for adjacent unit notice under Order 31848, citing self-ownership of adjacent spacing unit, avoiding disclosure of drilling plans to third parties.
📄 Letter from Levi S. Greenly to Todd L. Holweger, dated July 15, 2025
Waiver leverages internal ownership to bypass regulatory disclosure requirements, uncommon in multi-operator fields.

2025-07-15

Regulatory / Permitting

Tier 3

Anti-collision report shows planned wellbore within 1.5 separation factor of existing wells, using gamma ray geo-steering and real-time surveys every 93-100 ft.
📄 Anti-Collision Statement and Report dated 03 July, 2025
Detailed anti-collision protocols exceed basic permit requirements, highlighting proactive risk management in dense infill pad.

2025-07-03

Directional Drilling

💡 Operator Intent

Execute high-density infill drilling on existing pad with 6 wells, optimizing subsurface recovery while managing anti-collision risks.

Pad design for RS-BETTE wells 0128H-4/5/6 and 0129H-2/3, anti-collision report showing tight spacing, and waiver for adjacent unit notice.

Prioritize efficient completions with wet shoe frac initiation and plug-and-perf, minimizing operational downtime.

Completion details specifying wet shoe over-displacement and subsequent plug-and-perf stages, alongside closed mud system.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional Drilling and Anti-Collision Services

Anti-collision report dated July 2025 indicates immediate need for real-time surveys and geo-steering; Hess's standards call for frequent checks, creating opportunity post-permit approval.

Cementing and Liner Services

Permit approval April 2026 requires specific cement volumes and centralizer placements; wet shoe design implies urgency for specialized liner installation ahead of drilling commencement.

Hydraulic Fracturing

Pre-selected Halliburton for diesel-free HF; with spud notification required 3 business days post-publication, frac services may be timed shortly after drilling completion.

🛢️ RS-Bette- 156-92-0128H-4

📊 Signals (4)

💡 Operator Intent

🔧 Service Operator Relevance