| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Completion design includes cemented liner with wet shoe sub, allowing intentional over-displacement by 2 bbls and frac out the shoe, followed by plug and perf. 📄 Completion Equipment section Wet shoe for frac initiation is a specific design choice not common in all Bakken completions, enabling efficient multi-stage fracs without perforating the shoe. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Requirement for closed mud system with no cuttings pit, indicating environmental compliance and potential need for specialized mud handling services. 📄 Page 2, Stipulations Closed systems are not standard in all NDIC permits and suggest operator's focus on minimizing environmental impact, potentially requiring vendors for mud recycling or disposal. |
2026-05-05 | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Mandatory contact with NDIC Field Inspector Dylan Roach at 701-770-1981 prior to location construction, specifying a named individual for oversight.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 2, Stipulations Named inspector contact is unusual and indicates potential for site-specific regulatory scrutiny, differing from generic NDIC notifications. |
2026-05-05 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Wellbore within federal minerals area, requiring BLM coordination as noted in NDIC email.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 NDIC email dated 4/21/2026 Federal involvement adds regulatory complexity not present in state-only permits. |
2026-04-21 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Affidavit confirms provision of directional drilling and completion plans to adjacent operator Devon Energy Williston, LLC, per Order 31973. 📄 Drilling Permit Affidavit dated 3/25/2026 Demonstrates inter-operator coordination for cross-unit drilling, a non-routine step to avoid conflicts. |
2026-03-25 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Anti-collision standards require minimum 1.5 separation factor, real-time corrected surveys, and gamma ray geo-steering around existing wellbores. 📄 Proposed Work section Exceeds basic NDIC anti-collision rules, indicating proactive risk management in a densely drilled area. |
Unknown | Directional Drilling |