🛢️ Huron State 14-36 36 25 TF1H

True Oil LLC · McKenzie County, ND · File #43343 · Generated 2026-09-30 06:49

API: 3305310893
Target Formation: Three Forks Upper
Confidence: High

📊 Signals (6)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Mandatory core and sample submission to state library with strict deadlines and penalty threat⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Letter from Tamara Madche, Mark F. Bohrer, Nathan D. Anderson, Clint A. Boyd Regulatory directive imposes specific collection intervals (Base of Last Charles Salt), packaging standards, and 30-day (samples) / 180-day (cores) deadlines post-drilling, with civil penalty up to $12,500 per offense per day.	2026-09-28	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Federal minerals notification required; operator directed to contact BLM Dickinson office⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Email from Nathaniel Erbele to Sergio Villa Permitting engineer flags that the spacing unit 'may be subject to a Federal permit' and instructs operator to contact BLM to ensure proper filing.	2026-09-25	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Operator must contact NDIC Field Inspector Will Ryan prior to location construction⏰ TIME-SENSITIVE 📄 Permit Stipulations Pre-construction notification requirement to a specific inspector (Will Ryan, 701-770-6684) is a non-routine condition of approval.	2026-09-25	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Permit requires well to be drilled in conjunction with another well to justify spacing unit 📄 Permit Stipulations Approval is conditional on this well being 'drilled in conjunction with a well that meets a 1220' setback from the east and west spacing unit boundaries'.	2026-09-25	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Drill cuttings disposal pre-committed to two specific facilities 📄 Letter from Sergio Villa to Daniel Kuchar Operator explicitly states cuttings will be taken only to 'Ideal Oilfield Disposal or IHD Solid Management disposal facility'.	2025-11-10	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	H2S safety plan prepared by Total Safety Inc., with extensive equipment and training requirements 📄 H2S Drilling Operations Plan Detailed, vendor-specific safety plan mandates H2S monitoring, breathing apparatus, trailers, and weekly drills, indicating planned H2S risk.	Unknown	General Oilfield Services

💡 Operator Intent

To drill a long lateral (~10,100 ft MD) targeting the Three Forks Upper formation within a specific spacing unit, requiring coordination with an offset well.

Target Horizon: Three Forks Upper; Completion interval from 11,300' to 21,400' MD; Permit condition: 'this well must be drilled in conjunction with a well that meets a 1220' setback'.
To implement a robust H2S safety program, anticipating hydrogen sulfide in the mission canyon or deeper formations.

A detailed 'H2S Drilling Operations Plan' is included, specifying safety trailers, monitors, breathing apparatus, and training. Plan states H2S equipment 'must be installed... 3 days prior to penetrating the Mission Canyon'.

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Environmental & Waste Disposal

Operator has pre-committed to two specific disposal facilities for cuttings (Ideal Oilfield Disposal or IHD Solid Management). Waste hauling and disposal services are locked in.

H2S Safety & Monitoring

A comprehensive, vendor-specific H2S plan is in place, requiring continuous monitoring, equipment maintenance, and weekly drills. Ongoing service opportunity from spud through completion.

Core & Sample Management

Regulatory letter imposes strict 30-day (samples) and 180-day (cores) deadlines post-drilling completion for submission to the state library, creating immediate post-drilling logistics and packaging service need.

Civil Construction & Surveying

Pad design and surveying are complete (by Highlands Engineering). Construction must be preceded by a call to Inspector Will Ryan, indicating imminent site construction activity.