🛢️ BW-Chad Allen-149-100-2826H-3

Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC · McKenzie County, ND · File #43068 · Generated 2026-08-22 02:37

API: 3305310836
Target Formation: Bakken (Middle Bakken)
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (10)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Approval conditional on 500' north/south and 150' east/west setbacks within 1920-acre spacing unit, with east setback based on production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out shoe. 📄 Permit Information / Stipulations Specific setback conditions tied to completion design (wet shoe) and ability to frac out shoe, indicating a tailored regulatory approval with operational constraints.	2026-06-25	Completions / Frac
Tier 2	Cemented liner with wet shoe design to intentionally over-displace cement by 2 bbls, with first stage pumped out shoe and subsequent stages using plug and perf. 📄 Completion Equipment / Drilling Prognosis Specific completion design detail: wet shoe with rupture pins and plug chamber for visible bump, enabling 'frac out shoe' capability as per stipulation.	Unknown	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Notification letter sent to Kent and Anita Pedersen (occupied dwelling within 1320') on June 16, 2026, as required by NDCC 38-08.05.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Notification Letter to Surface Owners Formal regulatory notification executed close to permit date, indicating recent engagement with nearby residents and potential for last-minute objections.	2026-06-16	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Affidavit provided waiving adjacent unit notification requirements because Hess is operator of adjacent unit (BW-Helga Stenseth spacing unit). 📄 Letter to NDIC from Derek Abrahamsen (Hess) Operator leveraging control of adjacent unit to streamline regulatory process, indicating pad development strategy and unit consolidation.	2026-06-09	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Anticollision report shows Level 3 (Closest Approach) and Level 2 (Separation Factor) warnings with offset wells (e.g., BW-Chad Allen-2826H-2, H-4, H-5, LN-H1) on same pad. 📄 Anticollision Report High-density pad drilling with close wellbore proximity; requires precise directional control and real-time monitoring.	2026-06-04	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	Surface Use Agreement and Affidavit executed with surface owners (Barbara Olson & Sharen Nelson Revoc. Trust) effective December 1, 2025, for pad construction. 📄 Affidavit of Well Pad Location and Surface Use Agreement Surface access secured well in advance (6+ months before permit date), showing proactive land management and reduced surface risk.	2025-12-01	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Closed mud system with no cuttings pit required. 📄 Conditions of Approval Non-standard waste handling mandate; eliminates traditional cuttings pit, requiring alternative disposal (hauling to approved facility).	Unknown	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Will Ryan (701-770-6684) prior to location construction. 📄 Conditions of Approval Explicit pre-construction contact requirement with a named inspector, indicating heightened regulatory oversight or site-specific sensitivities.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Perimeter berm required surrounding entire location. 📄 Conditions of Approval Specific containment requirement beyond typical pad design; indicates environmental or runoff control concerns.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Environmental studies for pad location to be completed Spring 2026 (noted on grading plan).⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Well/Facilities Pad Grading Plan Note Environmental studies pending as of plan date (early 2026), representing a potential pre-construction contingency.	Relative	General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

Develop a high-density multi-well pad (5 wells) with precise wellbore placement to maximize recovery within a large 1920-acre spacing unit.

Pad includes wells H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5, and LN-H1; anticollision report shows close spacing; trajectory plans show laterals targeting Sections 26-28.
Minimize surface disturbance and environmental impact through engineered pad design and strict waste handling.

Closed mud system, no cuttings pit, perimeter berm, detailed erosion control plans, and hauling cuttings to approved facility.
Leverage existing surface control and adjacent unit operation to expedite regulatory approval and pad construction.

Affidavit waiving adjacent unit notification because Hess operates the adjacent unit; surface use agreement secured in advance.
Utilize a cemented liner completion with wet shoe technology to enable shoe fracturing and enhance zonal isolation.

Completion design specifies cemented liner with wet shoe to 'frac out shoe'; stipulation references this design for setback compliance.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Civil Construction & Earthwork

Pad grading plans are finalized (early 2026); construction imminent pending environmental studies and inspector contact. Perimeter berm, closed mud system, and specific compaction requirements create specialized scope.

Directional Drilling & MWD

Anticollision warnings (Level 2/3) indicate need for high-precision drilling and real-time surveying; pad has multiple close-proximity wells requiring expert navigation.

Cementing & Completion Services

Specific wet shoe liner design required; cementing program includes detailed centralizer placement and slurry designs for production casing and liner.

Waste Hauling & Disposal

Closed mud system with no cuttings pit mandates hauling cuttings to approved facility; explicit requirement creates immediate demand.

Environmental Consulting

Environmental studies noted for Spring 2026 completion; likely needed before construction can proceed.