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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 2026-08-10 · 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 2026-10-14 06:31

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.