| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
West setback exception granted based on production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out the shoe 📄 Stipulations section, first page Non-standard setback approval tied to specific completion design (wet shoe with frac-out capability) |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must notify BLM Dickinson office (701-227-7713) due to federal minerals in spacing unit⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Email from Nathaniel Erbele dated 5/11/2026 Additional federal regulatory layer identified after permit approval; requires separate BLM coordination |
2026-05-11 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Operator filed sworn affidavit notifying Oasis Petroleum (Chord Energy) of adjacent unit penetration per NDIC Order 31848 📄 Sworn affidavit dated 3/24/2026 Formal regulatory compliance step completed with competitor notification; demonstrates proactive regulatory management |
2026-03-24 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Waiver requested for multiple proposed logs (Acoustic/Sonic, Cased Hole, Casing Evaluation, Cement Evaluation, Density/Porosity, Drilling/Mud) 📄 Geologic Information section, Page 4 Multiple log waivers requested suggests operator may rely on alternative data sources or has confidence in existing subsurface knowledge |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Permit includes explicit requirement to contact NDIC Field Inspector Marc Binns (701-220-5989) prior to location construction 📄 Stipulations section, first page Specific inspector named with direct contact requirement creates a regulatory checkpoint that must be cleared before any construction begins |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |