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๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ SETTER FED 22-27-34 4HF

Phoenix Operating LLC ยท McKenzie County, ND ยท File #43183 ยท Generated 2026-08-22 03:20

API
3305310860
Target Formation
Middle Bakken
Confidence
High

๐Ÿ“Š Signals (5)

Tier Signal Date Service Impact
Tier 2 Wet shoe with ability to frac out the toe specified as backup to hydraulic toe sleeve
๐Ÿ“„ Proposed Drilling Plan, Tubular Details section
Unusual dual contingency design: wet shoe (primary) plus hydraulic toe sleeve (backup) for toe initiation, indicating focus on reliable lateral access.
Unknown Completions / Frac
Tier 3 Permits suspended due to revocation request by Rockport Energy Solutions LLCโฐ TIME-SENSITIVE
๐Ÿ“„ Page 1, August 7, 2026 letter
All four SETTER FED permits are suspended pending September 2026 hearing, prohibiting all mobilization and drilling activities. This creates immediate uncertainty and potential delay for all pad operations.
2026-08-07 General Oilfield Services
Tier 3 BLM federal minerals coordination required before operationsโฐ TIME-SENSITIVE
๐Ÿ“„ Email from Nathaniel Erbele dated 8/3/2026
NDIC engineer flags that spacing unit may contain federal minerals, requiring operator to contact BLM Dickinson office before proceeding.
2026-08-03 General Oilfield Services
Tier 3 Operator must drill well in conjunction with another well meeting 1220' setback from east/west boundaries
๐Ÿ“„ Page 3, Conditions of Approval
This well's approval is contingent on another well being drilled with specific boundary setbacks, indicating pad-wide coordination requirement beyond standard spacing.
Relative Directional Drilling
Tier 3 Specific disposal facility pre-selected: Select Water Solutions, LLC Special Waste Landfill
๐Ÿ“„ Proposed Work section, Disposal of Drill Cuttings
Operator has designated a specific licensed disposal facility with exact address, indicating pre-arranged waste management contract.
Unknown General Oilfield Services

๐Ÿ’ก Operator Intent

๐Ÿ”ง Service Operator Relevance

Regulatory/Legal Support
Immediate need due to permit suspension and September 2026 hearing; operator may require additional legal resources to defend permits.
BLM Coordination Services
Urgent requirement flagged by NDIC; operator must contact BLM Dickinson office before any operations can proceed.
Civil Construction & Earthwork
Detailed pad design complete with 121,000 cu yd earthwork; ready for bidding once permit suspension resolved.
Specialized Completion Tools
Wet shoe with frac-out capability plus hydraulic toe sleeve backup requires specific tool deployment and expertise.