🛢️ Bluefin 13F 2H

Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C · McKenzie County, ND · File #43130 · Generated 2026-08-22 03:03

API: 3305310844
Target Formation: Middle Bakken
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (5)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 2	Wet shoe design on production liner with ability to frac out the toe, used to justify reduced south toe setback to 150' 📄 Permit Information - Stipulations & Proposed Drilling Plan Schematic, Pages 2 & 4 of 11 Specific completion technology (wet shoe) is integral to the approved well design and spacing exception, indicating a planned, engineered frac-out operation.	2026-07-17	Completions / Frac
Tier 3	Mandatory closed mud system with no cuttings pit and specific cuttings disposal to Select Water Solutions, LLC landfill 📄 Permit Information - Stipulations & Proposed Drilling Plan, Pages 2 & 4 of 11 Non-standard waste handling requirement that pre-selects a disposal vendor and dictates specific surface equipment (closed loop system).	2026-07-17	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	U-turn horizontal well design with lateral closer than 500 feet to parallel spacing unit boundary, requiring pre-approval of fracture stimulation procedures and as-built survey 📄 Permit Information - Stipulations, Page 2 of 11 Indicates complex wellbore geometry with regulatory hurdles; requires specific engineering and regulatory submissions before completion, creating a gated opportunity for service providers.	2026-07-17	Directional Drilling
Tier 3	Operator notified XTO Energy Inc. of adjacent spacing unit entry for Bluefin 13F 1H & 3H per Order 31848, but this well (13F 2H) is part of the same pad campaign 📄 Affidavit of Notification, last page Shows proactive regulatory compliance for multi-well pad affecting adjacent operator (XTO). Signals potential for coordinated operations or communication between Devon and XTO.	2026-07-02	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Pre-spud notification required directly to NDIC Field Inspector Steven Ray (701-989-9183) prior to location construction⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Permit Information - Stipulations, Page 3 of 11 Creates a specific, personal point of contact for regulatory kick-off, indicating heightened oversight or site-specific sensitivities.	Relative	General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

Maximize lateral length within unit boundaries using complex U-turn geometry to access reserves near spacing unit edges.

Stipulation references wellbore closer than 500' to parallel boundary, requiring pre-approval for fracture stimulation. Schematic shows a 'U-turn' design with heel and toe near south boundary.
Execute a multi-well pad development (Bluefin 13F 1H, 2H, 3H) with coordinated planning and regulatory filings.

Multiple well paths shown on same pad sheets; affidavit shows notification for adjacent wells 1H & 3H; common pad layout and surface designs referenced.
Employ engineered liner completion (wet shoe) to enable aggressive fracture initiation at the toe, supporting reduced regulatory setbacks.

Stipulation states south toe setback is based on 'production liner cemented in the lateral with a wet shoe and the ability to frac out the shoe.' Drilling plan schematic details wet shoe sub and backup hyd toe sleeve.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Directional Drilling & Advanced MWD/Surveying

Complex U-turn well path with specific survey frequency requirements (100' vertical, 30' curve, 90' lateral) and mandatory as-built survey submission for regulatory exception. Must be executed precisely to meet boundary constraints.

Cementing & Liner Completion Services

Wet shoe system is critical to approved design. Cementing program is detailed with specific slurry designs for surface, intermediate, and production liner. Top of cement jobs may be required.

Closed-Loop Drilling Waste Management

Permit mandates closed mud system with no cuttings pit and disposal at specified landfill. This service is locked in and must be mobilized at spud.

Fracture Stimulation Design & Regulatory Submission

Pre-approval of fracture stimulation procedures is required before completion due to boundary proximity. Creates immediate need for engineering design and regulatory packaging.

Pad Construction & Earthwork

Must contact NDIC Field Inspector Steven Ray prior to construction. Detailed earthwork specs (compaction, materials) and berm requirements exist. Construction cannot begin until 3rd business day after permit publication unless waived.