LIPPERT 1-12-13-24 1H - Intelligence Brief

DEVON ENERGY WILLISTON, L.L.C. · Williams County, ND · File #43388 · Generated 2026-10-09 06:29

📊 Signals (5)

Tier	Signal	Date	Service Impact
Tier 3	Surface casing must be set with a rig capable of handling all contingencies; 'surface casing rigs are not allowed'. 📄 Page 2 of 11 Explicitly bans the use of smaller, dedicated surface casing rigs, requiring a full-capability drilling rig for the entire surface section.	2026-10-08	Drilling Rigs
Tier 3	Deep-set surface casing with Mowry Formation drilling prohibition and mandatory mud logger from ground level to TD. 📄 Page 2 of 11 Imposes a specific, non-standard drilling constraint (no penetration of Mowry) and mandates continuous mud logging from surface, increasing operational complexity and requiring specialized services.	2026-10-08	Mud / Fluids
Tier 3	Mandatory Cement Bond Logs (CBL) on three casing strings (13-3/8" surface, 9-5/8" intermediate, 7" production) with specific protocols. 📄 Page 2 of 11 Regulatory stipulation requires multiple, specific CBL runs (including zero-pressure pass) beyond typical requirements, adding time and specialized wireline services.	2026-10-08	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Well must be drilled in conjunction with another well meeting a 1220' setback to justify the 2560-acre spacing unit. 📄 Page 3 of 11 Permit approval is contingent on a specific, coordinated drilling event with another well, creating interdependency and sequencing urgency.	2026-10-08	General Oilfield Services
Tier 3	Operator notified adjacent unit operator (Neptune Operating LLC) of directional plan per NDIC Order 31848. 📄 Letter following SHEET M-4 Demonstrates active regulatory compliance for a wellbore entering an adjacent spacing unit, indicating complex pad design and proactive neighbor engagement.	2026-08-25	Directional Drilling

Tier

Signal

Date

Service Impact

Tier 3

Surface casing must be set with a rig capable of handling all contingencies; 'surface casing rigs are not allowed'.
📄 Page 2 of 11
Explicitly bans the use of smaller, dedicated surface casing rigs, requiring a full-capability drilling rig for the entire surface section.

2026-10-08

Drilling Rigs

Tier 3

Deep-set surface casing with Mowry Formation drilling prohibition and mandatory mud logger from ground level to TD.
📄 Page 2 of 11
Imposes a specific, non-standard drilling constraint (no penetration of Mowry) and mandates continuous mud logging from surface, increasing operational complexity and requiring specialized services.

2026-10-08

Mud / Fluids

Tier 3

Mandatory Cement Bond Logs (CBL) on three casing strings (13-3/8" surface, 9-5/8" intermediate, 7" production) with specific protocols.
📄 Page 2 of 11
Regulatory stipulation requires multiple, specific CBL runs (including zero-pressure pass) beyond typical requirements, adding time and specialized wireline services.

2026-10-08

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

Well must be drilled in conjunction with another well meeting a 1220' setback to justify the 2560-acre spacing unit.
📄 Page 3 of 11
Permit approval is contingent on a specific, coordinated drilling event with another well, creating interdependency and sequencing urgency.

2026-10-08

General Oilfield Services

Tier 3

Operator notified adjacent unit operator (Neptune Operating LLC) of directional plan per NDIC Order 31848.
📄 Letter following SHEET M-4
Demonstrates active regulatory compliance for a wellbore entering an adjacent spacing unit, indicating complex pad design and proactive neighbor engagement.

2026-08-25

Directional Drilling

💡 Operator Intent

To develop the Hardscrabble-Bakken Pool within a large 2560-acre unit using a complex, multi-well pad.

Permit defines the Hardscrabble-Bakken Pool, approves a 2560-acre unit, and location plats show multiple well paths (1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, etc.) from the same pad.

To utilize a 'wet shoe' completion design with the ability to frac out the toe, indicating a specific stimulation strategy.

Stipulation states 'The south setback is based on a production liner cemented in the lateral with a wet shoe and the ability to frac out the shoe.' and drilling plan repeats 'utilize a wet shoe with ability to frac out the toe.'

🔧 Service Operator Relevance

Mud Logging

Mandatory from ground level to total depth of the 17-1/2" surface hole, a non-standard requirement creating an immediate service opportunity upon spud.

Cement Bond Logging (Wireline)

Three separate CBL runs are required by regulation on specific casing strings, securing sequential wireline work after each casing job.

Drilling Waste Disposal

Secure Energy Services is explicitly named as the disposal facility, indicating contract is in place and services will be required for cuttings hauling.

🛢️ LIPPERT 1-12-13-24 1H

📊 Signals (5)

💡 Operator Intent

🔧 Service Operator Relevance