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๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ MONKEY BARREL 14-23-26-35 3H

Phoenix Operating LLC ยท Divide County, ND ยท File #43191 ยท Generated 2026-08-22 03:21

API
3302301853
Target Formation
Bakken
Confidence
High

๐Ÿ“Š Signals (5)

Tier Signal Date Service Impact
Tier 2 South setback based on production liner cemented in lateral with wet shoe and ability to frac out the shoe
๐Ÿ“„ Stipulations section
Unusual setback justification reveals planned completion technique using wet shoe with frac-out capability
Unknown Completions / Frac
Tier 3 Operator notified Formentera Operations, LLC of directional drilling plan per NDIC Order 31848 due to wellbore entering adjacent spacing unit
๐Ÿ“„ Affidavit section
Mandatory notification to adjacent operator reveals well trajectory crosses unit boundaries, creating potential for operational coordination or conflict
2026-08-06 Directional Drilling
Tier 3 Closed mud system with no cuttings pit required - cuttings to be hauled to Smoky Butte Environmental LLC
๐Ÿ“„ Disposal of Drill Cuttings section
Pre-selected disposal facility named, indicating established vendor relationship and specific waste management protocol
Unknown Mud / Fluids
Tier 3 Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Marc Binns (701-770-2564) prior to location constructionโฐ TIME-SENSITIVE
๐Ÿ“„ Permit Review Policy section
Specific inspector named with direct contact requirement creates a regulatory gate that must be cleared before any construction can begin
Relative General Oilfield Services
Tier 3 Filter sock container requirement with specific placarding and leakproof specificationsโฐ TIME-SENSITIVE
๐Ÿ“„ Filter Socks letter and operator assertions
Detailed container specifications create compliance requirement from spud through flowback
Relative General Oilfield Services

๐Ÿ’ก Operator Intent

๐Ÿ”ง Service Operator Relevance

Earthwork and pad construction
Detailed earthwork quantities (57,990 cu yds) and specific grading requirements indicate immediate need for excavation and pad preparation contractors
Specialized cementing services
Wet shoe installation and liner cementing with specific slurry designs (Class G/POZ with additives) required for setback compliance
Closed-loop drilling systems
Regulatory requirement for closed mud system with no cuttings pit creates immediate need for specialized drilling fluid management
Access road construction
93' proposed access road with 18" culvert installation specified, requiring road construction and drainage contractors