| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Wet shoe configuration on production liner with intentional over-displacement of cement by 7 barrels to create uncemented annulus for economic toe initiation and wireline perforating. ๐ Page 6 of 10, Wet Shoe section in attachment 6 Non-standard cementing practice enabling cost-effective completion without tubing or tractor, differing from typical full cement isolation. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Notification to adjacent operator (Devon Energy) via email on 2/11/2026 for drill-back policy compliance, including wellbore diagram and commencement date.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Affidavit Affirming Drill-Back Notification Timely compliance action for horizontal drilling outside spacing unit, with specific documentation provided. |
2026-02-11 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Anticipated drilling commencement date of July 15, 2025, with approximately 30 days for drilling and completion.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Attachment 6, Anticipated Starting Dates Forward-looking schedule for operations, not standard in permits, indicating planned urgency. |
2025-07-15 | Drilling Rigs |
| Tier 3 |
Use of indirect heater with NDIC exemption (Case No. 28949 Order No. 31500) allowing placement within 60 feet of wellhead and 21 feet of oil tank. ๐ Attachment 6, Facility Statement Special regulatory exemption for facility design, enabling closer equipment placement for efficiency. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Requirement for CBL run on 9-5/8" Dakota string prior to running 7" casing, with waiver request option. ๐ Page 2 of 10, Conditions of Approval Mandatory cement evaluation log not always required in standard permits, indicating regulatory emphasis on intermediate casing integrity. |
Unknown | Regulatory / Permitting |
| Tier 3 |
Anti-collision precautions including AC guidance, real-time corrected surveys, 1.2 separation safety factor, and gamma ray signatures for lateral path identification. ๐ Attachment 6, Anti-Collision Statement Detailed, multi-method anti-collision strategy beyond basic proximity checks, reflecting high-risk pad environment with multiple nearby wells. |
Unknown | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Pre-selected licensed facilities for solid drill cuttings disposal, including Chimney Butte Environmental LLC, Dishon Disposal Inc, and others, with haul to closest available. ๐ Attachment 6, Licensed Facilities for Solid Drill Cutting Disposal Explicit vendor selection for waste disposal, not routine in permits, indicating pre-arranged logistics in a regulated area. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Commitment to no diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation fluids, excluding specific CAS numbers. ๐ Attachment 6, DIESEL BASED STIMULATION FLUIDS/COMPOUNDS Voluntary environmental restriction on fracking fluids, stricter than minimum requirements, signaling sustainability focus. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |