| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 |
Wet shoe design with ability to frac out the toe specified as condition for south setback approval 📄 Stipulations section, page 2 Technical design constraint directly tied to regulatory approval, requiring specific completion technique |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |
| Tier 3 |
Permits suspended due to revocation request by competitor Koda Resources Operating, LLC⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Page 1, letter from NDIC dated August 13, 2026 Unusual regulatory action where permits are suspended pending hearing due to competitor challenge, creating immediate uncertainty and blocking operations |
2026-08-13 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Operator required to notify adjacent unit operator (Formentera Operations, LLC) of drilling plans due to wellbore traversing outside target spacing unit 📄 Affidavit section, page near end Reveals complex unit boundary situation requiring formal notifications per NDIC Order 31848 |
2026-08-06 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Specific requirement to contact NDIC Field Inspector Marc Binns (701-770-2564) prior to location construction 📄 Stipulations section, page 2 Unusual direct reference to specific inspector with phone number, suggesting heightened regulatory oversight |
Relative | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Hearing scheduled for September 2026 docket to decide on permit revocation 📄 Page 1, letter from NDIC Defines critical regulatory decision point that will determine if project proceeds or is cancelled |
2026-09 | General Oilfield Services |