| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Wellbore must be located within 500' drilling corridor and no closer than 150' setback from north-south boundaries, with south setback based on production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out the shoe. ๐ Commission Order No. 34862 Stipulations Non-standard setback design tied to wet shoe completion, exposing intent for frac-out capability and precise spacing to maximize recovery in 3840-acre unit. |
4/22/2026 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Confirmation of no diesel fuel use in hydraulic fracture stimulation, per February 12, 2014 memo. ๐ Statement Regarding Hydraulic Fracture Stimulation Explicit avoidance of diesel, revealing environmental intent and preference for alternative frac fluids. |
3/31/2026 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Closed mud system with no cuttings pit, remote or automatic shutoff devices required, and all cuttings hauled to approved facility. ๐ Permit Stipulations Environmental compliance choices indicate operator intent for low-impact operations, differing from open-pit norms and reducing liability. |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must file Sundry Notice within 3 business days of spudding with drilling contractor, rig number, and representative details.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Permit Stipulations Reveals post-spud reporting urgency, exposing drilling contractor selection and rig mobilization timeline not in basic data. |
Relative | Drilling Rigs |
| Tier 3 |
Hydraulic fracture stimulation notice required 21-31 days prior to adjacent operators within 2640' of completion intervals, including 24-hour contact info.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Operator Assertions Proactive frac scheduling intent, indicating potential for multi-well pad fracs and inter-operator coordination. |
Relative | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Requirement to contact NDIC Field Inspector Jason Hicks at 701-720-3523 prior to location construction, with conductor set on permitted wells only.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Permit Stipulations Indicates pre-construction coordination intent and potential delay if not complied with, revealing operator's regulatory diligence ahead of competitors. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |