ALBERT NORTH 27-28-29 4H - Intelligence Brief

DEVON ENERGY WILLISTON, L.L.C. · McKenzie County, ND · File #42883 · Generated 2026-05-13 02:16

📊 Signals (6)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Approval conditioned on closed mud system, remote shutoff devices, and specific setback distances based on production liner with wet shoe and frac-out capability. 📄 Page 1-2, Stipulations Indicates non-standard regulatory compliance for environmental and safety measures in a multi-well pad setup, revealing operator's proactive risk mitigation strategy.	2026-04-29	Mud / Fluids
Tier 2	Use of wet shoe sub with ability to frac out the toe, including backup hydraulic toe sleeve and ball seat for testing liner. 📄 Page 5, Casing Details Advanced liner design for frac operations, indicating intent for efficient completion without traditional plug-and-perf.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Requirement to contact NDIC Field Inspector Will Ryan prior to location construction and provide immediate spud notification including drilling contractor and rig details.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 2, Stipulations Non-routine pre-construction coordination with specific inspector, exposing direct regulatory interface and urgency in scheduling.	2026-04-29	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Surface use agreement executed for off-spacing wells on the pad, covering multiple horizontals. 📄 Affidavit of Surface Damage Agreement Legal arrangement for multi-well development outside standard spacing, exposing operator's land strategy for pad efficiency.	2025-12-16	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Drill cuttings disposal to IHD Solids Management at specified address, utilizing closed loop system. 📄 Page 4, Disposal of Drill Cuttings Pre-selected waste management vendor for cuttings, indicating established ecosystem for handling drill waste in a closed system.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Prohibition on diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation, with specific CAS numbers listed. 📄 Page 4, Stimulation Explicit avoidance of certain chemicals, revealing operator's environmental intent and potential for alternative stimulation fluids.	Unknown	Completions / Frac

Tier

Signal

Date

Service Impact

Tier 2

Approval conditioned on closed mud system, remote shutoff devices, and specific setback distances based on production liner with wet shoe and frac-out capability.
📄 Page 1-2, Stipulations
Indicates non-standard regulatory compliance for environmental and safety measures in a multi-well pad setup, revealing operator's proactive risk mitigation strategy.

2026-04-29

Mud / Fluids

Tier 2

Use of wet shoe sub with ability to frac out the toe, including backup hydraulic toe sleeve and ball seat for testing liner.
📄 Page 5, Casing Details
Advanced liner design for frac operations, indicating intent for efficient completion without traditional plug-and-perf.

Unknown

Completions / Frac

Tier 3

Requirement to contact NDIC Field Inspector Will Ryan prior to location construction and provide immediate spud notification including drilling contractor and rig details.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE
📄 Page 2, Stipulations
Non-routine pre-construction coordination with specific inspector, exposing direct regulatory interface and urgency in scheduling.

2026-04-29

Drilling Rigs

Tier 3

Surface use agreement executed for off-spacing wells on the pad, covering multiple horizontals.
📄 Affidavit of Surface Damage Agreement
Legal arrangement for multi-well development outside standard spacing, exposing operator's land strategy for pad efficiency.

2025-12-16

Drilling Rigs

Tier 3

Drill cuttings disposal to IHD Solids Management at specified address, utilizing closed loop system.
📄 Page 4, Disposal of Drill Cuttings
Pre-selected waste management vendor for cuttings, indicating established ecosystem for handling drill waste in a closed system.

Unknown

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

Prohibition on diesel-based compounds in hydraulic stimulation, with specific CAS numbers listed.
📄 Page 4, Stimulation
Explicit avoidance of certain chemicals, revealing operator's environmental intent and potential for alternative stimulation fluids.

Unknown

Completions / Frac

💡 Operator Intent

Pursue efficient, environmentally compliant multi-well horizontal development with advanced completion techniques.

Closed mud system, wet shoe frac capability, diesel-free stimulation, and off-spacing surface agreement for pad optimization.

Minimize regulatory delays through proactive notifications and specific inspector engagement.

Mandatory contact with named inspector prior to construction and immediate spud reporting with contractor details.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Drilling and Completion Services

Rig and contractor details required upon spud, with approval dated 2026-04-29, indicating imminent mobilization for horizontal drilling.

Environmental and Waste Management

Closed loop cuttings disposal to IHD Solids Management, with construction starting post-approval, creating immediate need for compliant waste handling.

🛢️ ALBERT NORTH 27-28-29 4H

📊 Signals (6)

💡 Operator Intent

🔧 Service Operator Relevance