| Tier | Signal | Date | Service Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 3 |
NDIC engineer flags that the well's spacing unit may be subject to a Federal permit, instructing operator to contact the BLM Dickinson office to ensure proper documentation.โฐ TIME-SENSITIVE ๐ Email from NDIC permitting engineer. Introduces a potential federal regulatory hurdle that must be resolved prior to operations, adding a layer of oversight and potential delay. |
2026-09-25 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Permit approval is conditional on a 150' north/south and 500' east/west setback within the spacing unit, justified by a cemented production liner. Anticollision report shows multiple close approaches with offset wells, requiring collision risk procedures. ๐ Permit stipulations and attached anticollision report. Combines a non-standard, geology-justified regulatory setback with active, multi-well collision avoidance challenges, dictating precise well placement and survey frequency. |
2026-09-25 | Directional Drilling |
| Tier 3 |
Operator declares in a letter that drill cuttings will be taken only to 'Ideal Oilfield Disposal or IHD Solid Management disposal facility'. ๐ Operator statement letter. Explicitly names two approved waste disposal vendors, pre-selecting them for this well and others on the pad, locking in a service contract. |
2026-09-08 | General Oilfield Services |
| Tier 3 |
Operator specifies use of a Halliburton RapidStart Initiator Sleeve for the production liner, which will be fully cemented, eliminating ability to frac out of the shoe. ๐ Cementing and completion details within the drilling program. Identifies a specific, pre-selected completion technology vendor and a deliberate engineering choice that locks in the cementing and stimulation design. |
Unknown | Completions / Frac |