| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 |
Operator must notify adjacent operator Continental of drilling plans per NDIC Order 31848, with specific documentation requirements⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Affidavit section after aerial map Reveals competitor awareness requirement; Continental is notified of Phoenix's plans including trajectory, casing design, and commencement date |
2026-06-16 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Production liner uses wet shoe with ability to frac out the shoe - specific completion technique noted in approval conditions 📄 Page 1 of 10, Conditions of Approval Unusual explicit mention of completion technique in permit conditions; indicates regulatory concern about zonal isolation or specific engineering approach |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Well requires a companion well to justify spacing unit - must be drilled in conjunction with a well meeting 1220' setback from east/west boundaries 📄 Page 2 of 10, Conditions of Approval Creates interdependency between wells; drilling cannot proceed independently; indicates multi-well pad development strategy with specific geometric constraints |
Relative | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Specific regulatory requirement: Phoenix must contact NDIC Field Inspector Robert Stafford prior to location construction 📄 Page 1 of 10, Conditions of Approval Named inspector with direct contact requirement creates regulatory gate; not a generic notification but specific person-to-person contact |
Relative | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Drill cuttings disposal contract pre-selected: Smoky Butte Environmental LLC at specific Fortuna, ND address 📄 Drilling Plan section, Disposal of Drill Cuttings Vendor explicitly named in plan rather than generic disposal method; indicates existing contractual relationship or preferred provider |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |