| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Wet shoe configuration on production liner allows intentional over-displacement of cement by 7 barrels, creating uncemented annulus for frac out the shoe and enabling wireline perforating to avoid more expensive tubing or tractor methods. ๐ Page 10 of 10, Wet Shoe section Non-standard liner cementing technique for economic toe initiation in horizontal completions, not typical in routine permits. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
NDIC notification to operator about potential federal permit requirement for spacing unit, requiring contact with BLM office in Dickinson.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Email from Nathaniel Erbele dated 4/16/2026 Late-stage regulatory flag for federal involvement, not evident from initial permit data. |
2026-04-16 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Drill-back notification provided to adjacent operator Devon Energy via email, including wellbore diagram, commencement date, and contact info, pursuant to Order No. 31848.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ AFFIDAVIT AFFIRMING DRILL-BACK NOTIFICATION Proactive inter-operator coordination for wells entering adjacent spacing units, required but not always detailed in permits. |
2026-02-11 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Indirect heater used in lieu of heated treater with setback exemption under NDIC Case No. 28949 Order No. 31500, allowing placement within 60 feet of wellhead and 21 feet of oil tank. ๐ Facility Statement Regulatory exemption for facility design, enabling tighter spacing and potentially faster pad development. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Anti-collision strategy includes gamma ray signatures to identify and path around existing wellbore locations in target zone, beyond standard separation factors. ๐ Anti-Collision Statement Advanced geophysical method for collision avoidance, indicating high-density field development challenges. |
Unknown | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Operator commits to no diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation fluids, avoiding specified CAS registry numbers. ๐ DIESEL BASED STIMULATION FLUIDS/COMPOUNDS Environmental compliance choice in stimulation design, potentially influencing fluid supplier selection. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |