| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 |
Approval conditioned on west setback based on production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out the shoe, enabling tighter spacing. 📄 Page 1, Stipulations Non-standard setback calculation allowing closer proximity to boundaries, potentially optimizing unit development. |
2026-04-29 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Requirement for closed mud system with no cuttings pit and remote/automatic shutoff devices. 📄 Page 1, Stipulations Environmental compliance choice beyond basic regs, indicating proactive risk management. |
2026-04-29 | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Surface use agreement executed for off-spacing wells on the pad. 📄 Affidavit of Surface Damage Agreement Enables multi-well pad development outside standard units, optimizing surface footprint. |
2025-12-16 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Will Ryan prior to location construction.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 1, Stipulations Specific inspector assignment suggests potential regulatory scrutiny or preference. |
Relative | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Notification to adjacent operators 21-31 days prior if completions within 2640 feet, including emergency contacts and dates.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 6, Operator Assertions Mandatory pre-notification for proximity completions, revealing operational sequencing. |
Relative | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Stimulation excludes diesel-based compounds with specific CAS numbers. 📄 Stimulation Section Explicit ban on certain additives, possibly due to environmental or regulatory pressures. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Drill cuttings disposal via closed loop to IHD Solids Management in Alexander, ND. 📄 Disposal of Drill Cuttings Section Pre-selected vendor for waste management, indicating established relationship. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |