🛢️ BW-Braaten-149-100-1906H-2

Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC · McKenzie County, ND · File #43006 · Generated 2026-08-22 02:14

API: 3305310822
Target Formation: Middle Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (6)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Cemented liner with wet shoe design to intentionally frac out the shoe 📄 Drilling Prognosis section, Completion Equipment details Specific engineered completion design choice (wet shoe with rupture pins) to enable shoe fracturing. Deviates from standard liner cementation.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Mandatory closed mud system with no cuttings pit - regulatory stipulation 📄 Page 2 of 10, Stipulations section Non-standard waste management requirement that eliminates traditional cuttings pit, forcing alternative handling (hauling to approved facility). This dictates specific waste logistics and vendor selection.	2026-06-05	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Waiver requested for open hole logs (Acoustic/Sonic, Density/Porosity, etc.) 📄 Page 4 of 10, Proposed Logs section Operator is seeking regulatory approval to forego standard open hole logging suite, indicating reliance on alternative data (e.g., mud logs, offsets) or cost-saving intent.	2026-06-05	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Affidavit provided to adjacent operator (Kraken Operating LLC) with detailed drilling plans 📄 Drilling Permit Affidavit section, letter dated 2026-04-30 Formal, time-stamped notification to competitor Kraken regarding wellbore entry into their unit. Reveals regulatory compliance for off-spacing wells and inter-operator coordination.	2026-04-30	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Mandatory contact with NDIC Field Inspector Will Ryan prior to location construction⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 2 of 10, Stipulations section Personalized regulatory oversight requirement with a named inspector. Indicates heightened scrutiny or site-specific sensitivities.	Relative	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Anti-collision protocol requiring surveys every 93'-100', increasing frequency as needed 📄 Page 7 of 10, Proposed Work section Enhanced survey frequency beyond standard rules (100' vertical, 90' lateral) due to dense wellbore environment. Demonstrates proactive risk mitigation in a crowded field.	Unknown	Directional Drilling

💡 Operator Intent

Aggressive development of a tightly spaced multi-well pad with high anti-collision risk management.

Anti-collision standards call for 1.5 separation factor minimum, increased survey frequency, and geo-steering around existing wellbores. The anti-collision report shows multiple nearby wells from Hess and competitors (Kraken, others).
Cost optimization through waiver of standard open hole logs and use of cemented liner completion design.

Request for waiver of multiple open hole logs (Acoustic/Sonic, Density/Porosity, etc.) and selection of a cemented liner with wet shoe instead of more expensive completion methods.
Proactive regulatory and surface owner engagement to secure off-spacing development.

Surface Use Agreement affidavit with landowner Craig Braaten (effective Oct 2025) for off-spacing wells, and formal notification to adjacent operator Kraken with detailed plans in April 2026.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Closed-Loop Drilling & Cuttings Hauling/Disposal

Regulatory stipulation mandates 'closed mud system with no cuttings pit'. Cuttings must be hauled to approved facility. Immediate need for specialized fluid handling and waste transportation services upon spud.

Directional Surveying & MWD Services

Anti-collision protocols require surveys every 93'-100' with increased frequency as needed. High-density wellbore environment demands continuous, precise surveying from spud through lateral.

Pad Construction & Civil Earthwork

Detailed engineered pad design by KLJ is approved. Construction must commence after permit publication and requires contact with NDIC inspector Will Ryan. Large quantities of excavation, embankment, and surfacing specified (e.g., 65,726 CY embankment).

Cementing Services (Liner)

Specific cemented liner design with wet shoe and intentional over-displacement for frac-out. Requires precise slurry design and execution to achieve engineered outcome.