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Technical update: The permit approval is justified by specific regulatory conditions, waivers, and non-routine operational requests that directly relate to the well's unique drilling plan and existing geological data.
Updated 2026-07-15 · was Mar 25, 2026 · +9 pages · Full diff →

🛢️ EN-Will Trust C-157-94-2215H-6

HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC · Mountrail County, ND · File #41996 · Generated 2026-07-15 06:25

API
3306105540
Target Formation
Middle Bakken
Permit Explained
Yes

📋 Permit Cycle Assessment

The permit approval is justified by specific regulatory conditions, waivers, and non-routine operational requests that directly relate to the well's unique drilling plan and existing geological data.

🔍 Permit Cycle Signals (3)

Approval granted with condition that all portions of the well bore not isolated by cement maintain specified setbacks.
Direct
📄 NDIC Field Order Info
📅 2025-06-11 (Exact confidence)
Conditions approval based on specific geometry constraints.
Waiver of open hole logs requirement granted downhill under NDIC Rule 43-02-03-31.
Direct
📄 Open Hole Log Waiver
📅 2025-06-12 (Exact confidence)
Waiver granted based on existing offset well data.
Request for suspension of drilling operations up to 90 days approved to use a smaller rig for surface casing.
Direct
📄 Request for Consideration/Waiver Suspension of Drilling
📅 2025-06-13 (Exact confidence)
Non-standard drilling approach requiring regulatory approval.

📖 Historical Context (2)

Surface Use Agreement with Edward L. Will Trust for drilling and operational rights.
📄 Affidavit · 📅 2025-01-15
Establishes long-term operational rights and obligations for current and future wells on the property.
Anti-collision measures and waivers for drilling into adjacent spacing units owned by the same operator.
📄 Affidavit for Waiver under Order No. 31848 and 31973 · 📅 2025-03-18
Ensures operational coordination and safety for multi-well pad developments.
Confidence: High
Direct regulatory orders, approved waivers, and operational plans explicitly reference and justify the permit conditions.