🛢️ UPPSALIR 5799 41-11 2B

ENERPLUS RESOURCES USA CORPORATION · Williams County, ND · File #42836 · Generated 2026-04-14 01:57

API: 3310506811
Target Formation: Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (7)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Wet shoe configuration in liner cementing to enable frac out the shoe and economic toe initiation via wireline perforating 📄 Attachment 6, Wet Shoe section Non-standard cement displacement creates uncemented annulus for operational flexibility, reducing costs compared to tubing-conveyed perforating	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Pre-drilling notification to adjacent operator Kraken Operating LLC for horizontal drilling outside spacing unit⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 AFFIDAVIT AFFIRMING DRILL-BACK NOTIFICATION Early compliance with Order 31973 ensures legal access to off-lease units, signaling proactive regulatory management	2026-03-30	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Anticipated drilling commencement on June 7, 2025⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Anticipated Starting Dates Specific start date provides timeline for pad construction and rig mobilization	2025-06-07	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Anti-collision precautions including real-time corrected surveys, 1.2 separation safety factor, and gamma ray signatures 📄 ANTI-COLLISION STATEMENT Advanced anti-collision measures exceed basic requirements, reducing risk in dense field	Unknown	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	Requirement to contact NDIC Field Inspector Marc Binns prior to location construction⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Stipulations section Direct liaison with specific inspector suggests need for personalized oversight	Relative	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Commitment to no diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation fluids 📄 DIESEL BASED STIMULATION FLUIDS/COMPOUNDS section Explicit avoidance of diesel aligns with regulatory preferences and environmental standards, differing from some operators	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Specified licensed facilities for dry cuttings disposal, including multiple options like Chimney Butte and Tervita 📄 LICENSED FACILITIES FOR SOLID DRILL CUTTINGS DISPOSAL Pre-selection of disposal vendors indicates logistical planning for waste management	Unknown	General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

To optimize drilling efficiency and reduce costs through innovative liner design like wet shoe

Detailed wet shoe configuration allowing wireline perforating instead of more expensive tubing methods
To prioritize environmental and regulatory compliance by avoiding diesel in fracs and notifying adjacent operators

Explicit no-diesel policy and drill-back notification affidavit
To mitigate risks in a densely developed field via enhanced anti-collision measures

Anti-collision statement with real-time surveys and gamma ray signatures

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Drilling and cementing services

Wet shoe design requires specialized cementing for over-displacement; drilling starts June 2025, creating immediate demand for rigs and crews

Waste disposal services

Pre-selected facilities indicate readiness for cuttings handling post-spud; operations commencing soon signal urgent need for transportation and disposal

Surveying and directional drilling

Anti-collision emphasis on high-frequency surveys and MWD tools; with start date in 2025, vendors can align resources for precision drilling