| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Lateral designed with wet shoe sub and no ability to frac out the shoe, requiring bridge plug at toe for isolation before stimulation. 📄 Page 4: WELLBORE INFORMATION; Geologic Prognosis section Non-standard completion design for Bakken laterals, implying intent to initiate frac at toe stage and pump perforating guns through lateral. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Notice to off-unit operator waived per NDIC Order 31973, as Iron Oil operates adjacent spacing unit (Sections 23, 26, 35 T154N-R89W). 📄 Letter dated May 1, 2026 Waiver indicates operator's control over nearby units, potentially simplifying frac notifications. |
2026-05-01 | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Well located on aquifer requiring onsite NDIC inspection, closed mud system, impermeable liner, and specific setbacks (150' south, 100' north, 1220' east/west) within 1920-acre spacing unit. 📄 Page 1: Stipulations Indicates heightened regulatory scrutiny and design constraints not typical for non-aquifer Bakken wells, potentially delaying operations or increasing costs. |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Planned hydraulic fracturing: 80 stages, 15 million lbs proppant, 370 million bbls fluid.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Geologic Prognosis section High-intensity frac plan exceeds typical Bakken well designs, indicating aggressive development intent. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Cuttings disposal to Roughrider Disposal LLC Landfill in SW1/4 SW1/4 Sec 10 TWP 154N RG 95W, subject to weather/availability changes.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 6: Disposition of Cuttings Pre-selected landfill vendor with contingencies, indicating operator's preference for specific disposal logistics. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Contact NDIC Field Inspector Calob Werre at 701-822-0147 prior to location construction.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 2: Construction Commencement Notification Named specific inspector for pre-construction coordination, suggesting personalized regulatory relationship. |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Anti-collision protocol: Maintain 200 ft from active vertical wellbores, with potential frac size reductions near active wells. 📄 Page 6: Anti-Collision Measures Specific collision avoidance measures suggest proximity to active wells, not evident from basic permit data. |
Unknown | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Executed surface use agreement for off-unit location, affidavit sworn in April 2026. 📄 Affidavit of Off Unit Well Location Confirms legal access secured, enabling off-spacing drilling not assumed from permit. |
2026-04 | General Oilfield Services |