🛢️ BONANZA FEDERAL 5202 42-21 2B

OASIS PETROLEUM NORTH AMERICA LLC · McKenzie County, ND · File #42819 · Generated 2026-04-09 01:38

API: 3305310773
Target Formation: Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (18)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Drill-back notification provided to Continental Resources on 1/15/2026 for adjacent spacing unit. 📄 AFFIDAVIT AFFIRMING DRILL-BACK NOTIFICATION Formal notification to adjacent operator per NDIC Order No. 31848.	2026-01-15	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Anticipated drilling commencement date: July 15, 2025.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 8 of 10, Anticipated Starting Dates Early planned start date relative to permit approval.	2025-07-15	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Wet shoe configuration on production liner to enable frac out without tubing or tractor, over-displaced by 7 barrels of displacement fluid. 📄 Page 10 of 10, Wet Shoe section Non-standard liner setup for cost-effective toe initiation in horizontal completions.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	CBL required on Dakota string prior to running 7" casing. 📄 Page 1 of 10, Stipulations Mandatory cement evaluation not always required, ensuring integrity in intermediate casing.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Rat and mouse holes must be constructed with casing and cemented to ground level, secured when not in use, and plugged with cement within reasonable timeframe. 📄 Page 2 of 10 Rigorous groundwater protection protocols for surface holes.	Unknown	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Will Ryan prior to location construction.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 1 of 10, Stipulations Pre-construction regulatory check-in beyond standard permitting.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Closed mud system with no cuttings pit required. 📄 Page 1 of 10, Stipulations Deviates from open pit systems, reducing environmental footprint and operational complexity.	Unknown	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Anti-collision measures include AC guidance reporting, real-time corrected surveys, 1.2 separation safety factor, gamma ray signatures, and increased survey frequency near crossings. 📄 Page 10 of 10, ANTI-COLLISION STATEMENT Advanced collision avoidance protocols beyond basic surveying.	Unknown	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	Indirect heater used in lieu of heated treater with NDIC exemption under Case No. 28949 Order No. 31500, allowing 60' from wellhead and 21' from oil tank. 📄 Page 10 of 10, FACILITY STATEMENT Facility design choice for closer equipment placement.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Perimeter berm required surrounding entire location. 📄 Page 2 of 10 Additional containment measure for environmental protection.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Prior NDIC approval required for changes in casing point, TD, or completion technique in Bakken-Three Forks system.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 9 of 10 Regulatory oversight on wellbore modifications.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Must run porosity and resistivity logs unless approved by Director. 📄 Page 9 of 10 Mandatory open-hole logging in addition to cased hole.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Notification to NDIC upon spudding with specific information including drilling contractor and rig number.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 2 of 10 Detailed spud notification requirements for tracking and compliance.	Unknown	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Survey frequency: 100' in vertical, 30' in curve/sliding, 90' in lateral; certified surveys submitted digitally. 📄 Page 8 of 10 Specified survey intervals for horizontal wellbores.	Unknown	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	All logs must be submitted digitally as TIFF and LAS copies to digitallogs@nd.gov. 📄 Page 8 of 10 Mandatory digital submission of well logs.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Licensed facilities for solid drill cuttings disposal listed, including multiple operators like Chimney Butte, Dishon Disposal, etc. 📄 Page 9 of 10, LICENSED FACILITIES FOR SOLID DRILL CUTTINGS DISPOSAL Pre-selected disposal vendors for dry cuttings.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	No intentional deviation in surface casing portion of hole. 📄 Page 9 of 10 Strict verticality requirement for surface casing.	Unknown	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	No diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation fluids, listing specific CAS numbers prohibited. 📄 Page 8 of 10, DIESEL BASED STIMULATION FLUIDS/COMPOUNDS Explicit ban on diesel in fracs, aligning with environmental regulations.	Unknown	Completions / Frac

💡 Operator Intent

To optimize completion costs by using wet shoe configuration for toe initiation without expensive wireline or tubing methods.

Wet shoe description allowing over-displacement for frac out.
To prioritize environmental compliance and groundwater protection through closed systems and rigorous surface hole protocols.

Closed mud system, no cuttings pit, casing and cementing requirements for rat/mouse holes.
To ensure high-accuracy anti-collision and surveying to avoid risks in dense well field.

Detailed anti-collision measures including gamma ray signatures and frequent surveys.
To expedite operations by planning early commencement and coordinating with regulators.

Anticipated start date of July 15, 2025, and pre-construction NDIC contact.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional drilling and surveying

Specified survey frequencies and anti-collision protocols require immediate high-precision services upon spudding.

Cementing and casing

Wet shoe, CBL requirements, and surface hole protocols necessitate specialized cementing expertise early in drilling.

Waste management and disposal

Pre-selected licensed facilities for cuttings disposal, with closed system, creating disposal needs from day one.

Logging and evaluation

Mandatory porosity/resistivity logs and digital submission, plus potential waivers, signal logging opportunities post-intermediate casing.