🛢️ ALBERT NORTH 27-28-29 2H

DEVON ENERGY WILLISTON, L.L.C. · McKenzie County, ND · File #42879 · Generated 2026-05-04 01:55

API: 3305310792
Target Formation: Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (7)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Approval conditioned on production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out the shoe, enabling reduced west setback. 📄 Stipulations section, Conditions of Approval Non-standard setback reduction tied to specific completion design, revealing intent for lateral isolation and stimulation strategy.	2026-04-28	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Requirement for closed mud system with no cuttings pit and disposal to IHD Solids Management. 📄 Stipulations and Disposal of Drill Cuttings section Mandated environmental control beyond basic permits, indicating regulatory pressure on waste management.	2026-04-28	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Will Ryan prior to location construction.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Stipulations section Specific inspector assignment suggests personalized oversight, potentially due to past issues or high-profile pad.	2026-04-28	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	No diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation, per listed CAS numbers. 📄 Stimulation section Explicit ban on diesel reflects heightened environmental scrutiny, deviating from some operators' practices.	2026-04-28	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Mud program specifies fresh water, 70/30 invert with hi-vis sweeps, and brine water transitions. 📄 Mud Program section Detailed mud type progression indicates tailored drilling strategy for Bakken, avoiding routine water-based mud.	2026-04-28	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Surface use agreement executed for off-spacing wells, with affidavit dated 12/16/2025. 📄 Affidavit of Surface Damage Agreement Off-spacing approval via landowner agreement indicates strategic pad development for multiple horizontals.	2025-12-16	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Sundry Notice required within 3 business days of spudding, including drilling contractor and rig details.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Stipulations section Urgent post-spud reporting reveals operational transparency requirements, exposing rig contractor choice.	Relative	Drilling Rigs

💡 Operator Intent

Pursue efficient lateral completion with frac-out capability via wet shoe to enable tighter spacing.

Setback reduction tied to wet shoe design and frac-out ability in stipulations.
Prioritize environmental compliance in drilling and stimulation to avoid regulatory delays.

Closed mud system, no cuttings pit, no diesel in stimulation, and leak-proof filter sock containers.
Develop multi-well pad off-spacing to maximize acreage utilization.

Surface use agreement covering multiple wells (1H, 2H, 3H, 4H) on single pad.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Mud and cuttings management

Closed-loop system and IHD disposal required immediately upon spud, signaling urgent need for invert mud suppliers and disposal logistics.

Completion and stimulation

Wet shoe with frac-out capability implies post-drill stimulation services, with no diesel compounds restricting fluid options.

Regulatory and surveying

Pre-construction contact with specific NDIC inspector and plat certification (dated 5/15/2015, but context 2025) indicate timing for land surveying and permitting services.