| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 |
Waiver of 3-business day waiting period following permit publication, approved specifically for this well only.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Permit Stipulations and Proposed Work sections Standard NDIC rule waived for urgency, indicating operator's intent to accelerate operations ahead of competitors. |
2026-04-10 | Regulatory / Permitting |
| Tier 3 |
Waiver from NDIC Order 31973 for wellbore entering Bakken Petroleum System outside target DSU, with affidavit provided. 📄 Waiver Request letter dated April 7, 2026 Operator self-waives notification to adjacent unit operators, revealing aggressive lateral placement strategy. |
2026-04-07 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Affidavit confirming no diesel fuel in hydraulic fracturing fluids. 📄 Affidavit dated February 19, 2026 Proactive compliance with EPA definitions, avoiding regulatory scrutiny on frac fluid composition. |
2026-02-19 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Frac out the toe using wet shoe with burst plug and fluid pump to initiate fracture process. 📄 Completion & Perforation and Drilling Plan sections Non-routine toe preparation for completion, differing from standard plug-and-perf methods. |
Relative | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Request to add a moat to the well pad for snow melt or heavy precipitation containment. 📄 Proposed Work section Non-standard pad modification due to site-specific environmental constraints (wetlands and fiber optic cable), separating well and facility pads. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |