THE GREAT-25-25-PGN A211VW - Intelligence Brief

FORMENTERA OPERATIONS, LLC · Burke County, ND · File #43335 · Generated 2026-10-05 04:14

📊 Signals (4)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Permit has a firm expiration date of September 24, 2027, for well completion, creating a time-bound operational window.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Permit stipulations and order A hard deadline imposes urgency on the operator to drill, complete, and construct the SWD facility within the next year.	2027-09-24	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Permit approved September 24, 2026; Road Use Agreement dated July 14, 2025, valid for 3 years. Site construction can commence. 📄 Approved Date on permit and Road Use Agreement The permit is approved and the road agreement is in place, indicating site construction and access road work is imminent or underway.	2026-09-24	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	A tank diking variance was approved, contingent on submission of as-built schematics after construction. 📄 Permit stipulations page and Diking Variance Request attachment The variance approval allows the operator to build a facility that does not meet standard diking volume rules, based on their alternative spill prevention plan.	2026-09-24	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Operator outlines a comprehensive, technology-heavy spill prevention plan including fiber optic pipeline leak detection, thermal cameras, and automatic SCADA shutdowns. 📄 Spill Prevention and Spill Response Plan attachment The level of planned automation and monitoring is non-routine for a standard SWD and indicates a significant capital investment in operational integrity.	Relative	General Oilfield Services

Tier

Signal

Date

Service Impact

Tier 3

Permit has a firm expiration date of September 24, 2027, for well completion, creating a time-bound operational window.⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE
📄 Permit stipulations and order
A hard deadline imposes urgency on the operator to drill, complete, and construct the SWD facility within the next year.

2027-09-24

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

Permit approved September 24, 2026; Road Use Agreement dated July 14, 2025, valid for 3 years. Site construction can commence.
📄 Approved Date on permit and Road Use Agreement
The permit is approved and the road agreement is in place, indicating site construction and access road work is imminent or underway.

2026-09-24

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

A tank diking variance was approved, contingent on submission of as-built schematics after construction.
📄 Permit stipulations page and Diking Variance Request attachment
The variance approval allows the operator to build a facility that does not meet standard diking volume rules, based on their alternative spill prevention plan.

2026-09-24

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

Operator outlines a comprehensive, technology-heavy spill prevention plan including fiber optic pipeline leak detection, thermal cameras, and automatic SCADA shutdowns.
📄 Spill Prevention and Spill Response Plan attachment
The level of planned automation and monitoring is non-routine for a standard SWD and indicates a significant capital investment in operational integrity.

Relative

General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

To establish a centralized, high-capacity saltwater disposal facility to support a large-scale, multi-well drilling program.

The SWD is designed for 10,000-25,000 bwpd and will 'primarily service proposed wells on The Great well pad' and 'future Formentera operated Bakken/Three Forks wells in the surrounding area.'

To proactively manage regulatory and surface-owner relations for a major pad development.

The file includes a detailed spill response plan, a diking variance request, a road use agreement, and affidavits of landowner notification mailed in June 2026.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Drilling & Rig Services

The permit is approved with a 2027 completion deadline. The drilling program specifies a rig (Nabors B23) and a plan to spud. Drilling is likely imminent.

Civil Construction & Earthworks

The permit requires a perimeter berm, synthetic liner installation, and pad construction. Detailed earthwork quantities and pad layout plans are finalized and approved.

Facility Construction & Tank Setting

The SWD facility schematic is detailed, including tanks, containments, and injection lines. Construction must commence to meet the permit deadline.

Specialty Monitoring & Leak Detection

The operator's approved spill plan specifically calls for fiber optic leak detection, thermal cameras, and advanced SCADA, creating a near-term opportunity for vendors in this niche.

Wireline, Perforating, & Acid Stimulation

The detailed completion procedure calls for wireline logs, perforating 4137'-4709' MD, and a 10,000-gallon acid job, following soon after drilling.

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📊 Signals (4)

💡 Operator Intent

🔧 Service Operator Relevance