ROOSEVELT FEDERAL 5003 13-24 5B - Intelligence Brief

WHITING OIL AND GAS CORPORATION · McKenzie County, ND · File #42845 · Generated 2026-04-16 01:47

📊 Signals (5)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Waiver requested for drill-back notification under Order No. 31848 because operator controls adjacent spacing unit.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 letter Self-waiver for regulatory notification, uncommon unless operator has full control.	2026-03-24	Regulatory / Permitting
Tier 3	Anti-collision report identifies multiple nearby wells with separation factors, including Level 3 warnings. 📄 Anticollision Report dated 09 March, 2026 Detailed proximity analysis with warnings, indicating high-risk drilling environment.	2026-03-09	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	Wet shoe configuration on production liner to enable frac out the shoe for toe initiation, avoiding more expensive perforating methods. 📄 Page 9 of 10, Facility Construction Statement Non-standard liner design choice to reduce completion costs in horizontal drilling.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Indirect heater used in facility design with NDIC exemption under Case No. 28949 Order No. 31500, allowing closer setback to wellhead. 📄 Page 9 of 10, Facility Statement Regulatory exemption for compact facility layout, not routine for heated treaters.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	No diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation fluids, explicitly excluding CAS registry numbers. 📄 Page 9 of 10, DIESEL BASED STIMULATION FLUIDS/COMPOUNDS Proactive environmental compliance choice beyond standard requirements.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services

Tier

Signal

Date

Service Impact

Tier 3

Waiver requested for drill-back notification under Order No. 31848 because operator controls adjacent spacing unit.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE
📄 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 letter
Self-waiver for regulatory notification, uncommon unless operator has full control.

2026-03-24

Regulatory / Permitting

Tier 3

Anti-collision report identifies multiple nearby wells with separation factors, including Level 3 warnings.
📄 Anticollision Report dated 09 March, 2026
Detailed proximity analysis with warnings, indicating high-risk drilling environment.

2026-03-09

Directional Drilling

Tier 3

Wet shoe configuration on production liner to enable frac out the shoe for toe initiation, avoiding more expensive perforating methods.
📄 Page 9 of 10, Facility Construction Statement
Non-standard liner design choice to reduce completion costs in horizontal drilling.

Unknown

Completions / Frac

Tier 3

Indirect heater used in facility design with NDIC exemption under Case No. 28949 Order No. 31500, allowing closer setback to wellhead.
📄 Page 9 of 10, Facility Statement
Regulatory exemption for compact facility layout, not routine for heated treaters.

Unknown

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

No diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation fluids, explicitly excluding CAS registry numbers.
📄 Page 9 of 10, DIESEL BASED STIMULATION FLUIDS/COMPOUNDS
Proactive environmental compliance choice beyond standard requirements.

Unknown

General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

Minimize completion costs through innovative liner design and regulatory waivers.

Wet shoe configuration for frac out the shoe and self-waiver for drill-back notification.

Prioritize environmental compliance in stimulation operations.

Explicit exclusion of diesel-based compounds in stim fluids.

Ensure safe drilling in densely spaced area with anti-collision measures.

Detailed anti-collision report with proximity analysis and warnings.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional drilling and surveying

Anticipated drilling start July 15, 2025, with specific survey frequency and anti-collision requirements creating immediate need for precise services.

Completion and stimulation

Wet shoe design and no-diesel stim policy signal specialized frac and liner services required post-drilling, with 30 days estimated for completion.

Waste disposal and environmental

Pre-selected licensed facilities for cuttings disposal, with leak-proof containers required from spud, indicating ongoing need during operations.

🛢️ ROOSEVELT FEDERAL 5003 13-24 5B

📊 Signals (5)

💡 Operator Intent

🔧 Service Operator Relevance