| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
North setback approval based on production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out the shoe 📄 NDIC Field Order Info section Unusual regulatory condition tying setback approval to specific completion technique (wet shoe with frac-out capability) |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Drillback notification waiver for entering Bakken pool outside spacing unit from surface location outside unit 📄 Drillback Notification Waiver section Operator preemptively waives notification requirements for multi-well pad, indicating aggressive development strategy across unit boundaries |
2026-06-29 | Drilling Rigs |
| Tier 3 |
Surface use agreement specifically includes saltwater disposal well and off-unit wells 📄 Affidavit Affirming Surface Use Agreement Agreement covers future SWD well and off-unit drilling, indicating long-term pad development plans beyond current permits |
2026-06-19 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Anticollision report shows separation factor as low as 1.022 with offset wells 📄 Anticollision Report Summary Extremely tight well spacing with collision risk; requires precise directional drilling |
2026-06-12 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Jason Hicks prior to location construction⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Permit Review Policy section Mandatory pre-construction contact with specific inspector creates a regulatory gate before any site work can begin |
Relative | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
All drill cuttings to be hauled to specific licensed facility: Smoky Butte Environmental LLC 📄 Disposal of Drill Cuttings section Pre-selected waste disposal vendor with exact address; not typical to specify in permit |
Unknown | General Oilfield Services |