🛢️ MORRIS 11-2-35-26 2H

Phoenix Operating LLC · McKenzie County, ND · File #42972 · Generated 2026-08-22 02:03

API: 3305310815
Target Formation: Middle Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (6)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Backbuild order waiver requested for wells entering Bakken Petroleum System outside target spacing unit 📄 Letter from Phoenix Energy to NDIC dated April 21st, 2026 Operator proactively seeking regulatory waiver for non-standard wellbore trajectories that cross spacing unit boundaries, indicating complex pad development strategy	2026-04-21	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	Wet shoe with ability to frac out the toe - plus backup hyd toe sleeve in case wet shoe fails 📄 Completion details and schematic notes Dual contingency completion design with specific equipment redundancy not standard in all Bakken wells	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Specific requirement to contact NDIC Field Inspector Monica Bleess prior to location construction 📄 Stipulations section, page 1 Named inspector contact requirement suggests heightened regulatory oversight or site-specific concerns	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Closed mud system with no cuttings pit - all drill cuttings to be hauled to Select Water Solutions, LLC Special Waste Landfill 📄 Stipulations section and Disposal of Drill Cuttings section Explicit waste disposal vendor selection and method specified, not just generic compliance statement	Unknown	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	First perf point at approx 100' from hard line and 250' from section line 📄 Completion schematic notes Specific geometric constraints on perforation placement relative to property boundaries, not just regulatory setbacks	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	The lease lines shown on this plan differ from the certified plat. Alternate line data was used to meet permitting and regulatory compliance requirements. 📄 Directional plan notes Explicit acknowledgment of data discrepancies between survey documents, indicating potential boundary or title complications	Unknown	General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

Aggressive multi-well pad development with complex well trajectories crossing spacing unit boundaries

Backbuild waiver request for 4 wells entering Bakken outside target spacing unit; pad layout shows 8+ wells from single location
Emphasis on regulatory compliance and proactive engagement with NDIC

Specific inspector contact requirement, detailed waste management plan, and pre-emptive waiver request demonstrate compliance-focused approach
Implementation of redundancy and contingency planning in completion design

Wet shoe with frac-out capability plus backup hyd toe sleeve; explicit mention of backup in case primary equipment fails

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional Drilling & Geosteering

Complex well trajectories with specific geometric constraints and spacing unit crossings require precise execution; waiver indicates non-standard paths

Waste Management & Environmental Services

Closed-loop system with specific disposal vendor already selected, but potential for secondary waste streams and compliance monitoring

Regulatory & Permitting Consulting

Multiple non-routine regulatory requirements including named inspector contact, backbuild waiver, and data discrepancies between documents

Completion Tools & Intervention

Specialized wet shoe completion with backup systems indicates potential for tool failures requiring intervention services

Surveying & Land Services

Explicit acknowledgment of survey data discrepancies and complex boundary relationships create ongoing need for verification services