| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Approval granted with specific setbacks: 150' north/south and 500' east/west within 2560-acre spacing unit, with wet shoe for frac out. 📄 STIPULATIONS Non-standard setback requirements and wet shoe design deviate from typical horizontal well configurations, indicating customized regulatory compliance and operational strategy. |
2026-04-15 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 2 |
Wet shoe configuration: liner cemented with over-displacement by 7 barrels, creating uncemented annulus for toe initiation. 📄 Wet Shoe section Advanced liner design for cost-effective perforating, not standard in all horizontals. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Closed mud system with no cuttings pit required. 📄 STIPULATIONS Mandates environmental control measures beyond basic permits, suggesting heightened regulatory scrutiny in the area. |
2026-04-15 | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
No diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation fluids. 📄 DIESEL BASED STIMULATION FLUIDS/COMPOUNDS Explicit waiver of diesel use, aligning with NDIC memo dated February 12, 2014. |
2026-04-15 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Marc Binns prior to location construction.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 STIPULATIONS Requires pre-construction engagement with specific inspector, indicating personalized oversight. |
2026-04-15 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Anticipated drilling commencement: June 07, 2025.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Anticipated Starting Dates Specific start date provided, unusual for permits without immediate urgency. |
2025-06-07 | Drilling Rigs |
| Tier 3 |
Waiver requested for logging in open hole; only cased hole logs planned. 📄 Evaluation Program Deviation from standard porosity/resistivity logs, requiring Director approval. |
Unknown | Regulatory / Permitting |