| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Conditional approval based on production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out shoe for north setback 📄 Stipulations section, page 1 Unusual regulatory condition tying approval to specific completion technique (wet shoe with frac-out capability) rather than standard setbacks |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Affidavit shows surface use agreement executed April 1, 2026, but previous affidavit (March 26, 2026) stated still in negotiation⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Affidavit of Surface Use Agreement pages Surface access secured just before permit approval (05/19/2026), indicating urgency in land negotiations |
2026-04-01 | Drilling Rigs |
| Tier 3 |
Closed mud system with no cuttings pit - all cuttings hauled to 13 Mile Landfill, Williston, ND 📄 Stipulations page 1 and Drilling Fluids Program page 4 Mandated closed-loop system with specific disposal facility named |
Unknown | Mud / Fluids |
| Tier 3 |
Existing Nelson 'B' 1 dry hole on proposed pad - reserve pit must be excavated if encountered during pad construction 📄 Stipulations section, page 1 Legacy well contamination risk requiring remediation before pad construction can proceed |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Marc Binns prior to location construction⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Construction Commencement Notification, page 2 Specific inspector named with direct contact requirement, not generic notification |
Relative | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Tie-back frac string contingency plan if mechanical issues with 7" intermediate casing 📄 Completion Program section, page 5 Pre-planned contingency for casing integrity issues during completion |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |