Failure to timely file a complete pre-hearing statement may cause the Hearing Examiner to continue the hearing and/or impose sanctions up to and including the exclusion
of late-filed evidence. Evidentiary objections must be filed no later than 48 hours before the hearing. Rulings on the objections will be addressed as a preliminary
matter when the case is called.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or
participate in a hearing, contact Freya.Tschantz@emnrd.nm.gov, or the New Mexico Relay Network at 1-800-659-1779,
no later than 10 days prior to the hearing.
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25996
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Application of Avant Operating II, LLC for approval of a non-standard horizontal unit and compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation, from the top of the Bone Spring formation to the base of the Second Bone Spring formation at an approximate depth of 9,338’, within a non-standard 960-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Section 8, and all of Section 17, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #501H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 8; the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #502H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 8; the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #503H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 8; and the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #504H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 8. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations.. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Avant Operating II, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26062
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Application of Coterra Energy Operating Co. for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest within the Bone Spring formation, underlying a 560-acre, more or less, standard horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 17, 20, and 29, and the W/2 SW/4 of Section 8, located in Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico (the “Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (the “Wells”): Ball State Com 501H well, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location 2540’ FSL and 850’ FWL of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 35 East; Ball State Com 601H well, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location 2540’ FSL and 360’ FWL of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The completed interval of the wells will be orthodox. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells and Unit, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells against any working interest owner who does not voluntarily participate. The Wells are located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26063
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Application of Coterra Energy Operating Co. for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest within the Bone Spring formation, underlying a 560-acre, more or less, standard horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E2W2 of Sections 17, 20, and 29 and the E/2 SW/4 of Section 8, located in Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico (the “Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (the “Wells”): Ball State Com 502H well, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location 2540’ FSL and 2025’ FWL of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 35 East; Ball State Com 602H well, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location 2540’ FSL and 1690’ FWL of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 35 East. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells and Unit, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells against any working interest owner who does not voluntarily participate. The Wells are located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26064
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Application of Coterra Energy Operating Co. for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest within the Bone Spring formation, underlying a 560-acre, more or less, standard horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Sections 17, 20, and 29, and the E/2 SE/4 of Section 8, located in Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico (the “Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (the “Wells”): Ball State Com 504H well, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location 2540’ FSL and 360’ FEL of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 35 East; Ball State Com 604H well, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location 2540’ FSL and 925’ FEL of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 35 East. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells and Unit, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells against any working interest owner who does not voluntarily participate. The Wells are located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26065
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Application of Coterra Energy Operating Co. for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest within the Bone Spring Formation, underlying a 560-acre, more or less, standard horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Sections 17, 20, and 29, and the W/2 SE/4 of Section 8, located in Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico (the “Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (the “Wells”): Ball State Com 503H well, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location 2540’ FSL and 1780’ FEL of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 35 East; Ball State Com 603H well, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location 2540’ FSL and 2290’ FEL of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 35 East. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells and Unit, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells against any working interest owner who does not voluntarily participate. The Wells are located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26129
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CASE NO. : Application of Avant Operating II, LLC for approval of a non-standard horizontal unit and compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation, from the base of the Second Bone Spring formation at an approximate depth of 9,338’ to the base of the Bone Spring formation, within a non-standard 960-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Section 8, and all of Section 17, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #601H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 8; the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #602H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 8; the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #603H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 8; and the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #604H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 8. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. This proposed horizontal spacing unit will overlap the following existing spacing units in the Bone Spring formation: a 40-acre spacing unit in the NW/4 SW/4 of Section 17, and dedicated to the Deep Jack 1 well (API 30-025-41499) [Pool code 97930]; a 40-acre spacing unit in the SWSE of Section 17, and dedicated to the Barbara State 2 well (API 30-025-41757) [Pool code 97930]; and a 40-acre spacing unit in the SESW of Section 17, and dedicated to the Hustle State 1 well (API 30-025-53096) [Pool code 97930]. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Avant Operating II, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26130
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CASE NO. : Application of Avant Operating II, LLC for approval of a non-standard horizontal unit and compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Cisco formation, within a non-standard 960-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Section 8, and all of Section 17, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #801H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 8; the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #802H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 8; the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #831H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 8; and the Moonwatch 17 8 State Com #832H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 17, and a proposed last take point in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 8. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. This proposed horizontal spacing unit will overlap the following existing spacing units in the Cisco formation: a 40-acre spacing unit in the SESE of Section 8, and dedicated to the Mid Vac 8 State 1 well (API 30-025-42457) [Pool code 61780]; and a 40-acre spacing unit in the SWSE of Section 8, and dedicated to the State AF 2 well (API 30-025-20979) [Pool code 61780]. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Avant Operating II, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26222
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Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of a Non-Standard, Overlapping Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Avalon formation, and the First and Second Bone Spring Intervals of the Bone Spring formation, underlying a 1,920-acre, more or less, non-standard, overlapping, horizontal spacing unit comprised of all of Sections 15, 22, and 27, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 101H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 103H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 112H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 141H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 122H, and Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 121H, which will produce from first take points located in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 27, to last take points in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 15; Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 104H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 142H, and Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 123H, which will produce from first take points located in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 27, to last take points in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 15; Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 5H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 113H, and Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 124H, which will produce from first take points located in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 27, to last take points in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 15; and Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 6H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 7H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 114H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 144H, Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 125H, and Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 126H, which will produce from first take points located in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 27, to last take points in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 15. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. The spacing unit for the Wells partially overlaps with the spacing unit for the following wells: Marathon Road 15 NC Federal #001H (API No. 30-025-42201) located in the E/2 W/2 of Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 32 East, which produces from the Lea; Bone Spring Pool (Code 37570); Marathon Road 15 PA Federal #001H (API No. 30-025-41575) located in the E/2 E/2 of Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, which produces from the Lea; Bone Spring Pool (Code 37570); Perry 22 Fed Com 004H (API No. 30-025-41608) located in the W/2 W/2 of Section 22, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, and produces from the Lea; Bone Spring, South Pool (Code 37580); Perry 22 Fed Com 001H (API No. 30-025-41605) located in the E/2 E/2 of Section 22, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, which produces from the Lea; Bone Spring, South Pool (Code 37580); Marathon Road 15 B3OB Federal #001H (API No. 30-025-41945) located in the W/2 E/2 of Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, which produces from the Lea; Bone Spring Pool (Code 37570); Black & Tan 27 Federal Com #308H (API No. 30-025-44045) and Black & Tan 27 Federal Com #307H (API No. 30-025-44044), which are located in the E/2 E/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, and produce from the Lea; Bone Spring, South Pool (Code 37580); Black & Tan 27 Federal Com #305H (API No. 30-025-43940), which is located in the W/2 E/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, and produces from the Lea; Bone Spring, South Pool (Code 37580); Black & Tan 27 Federal Com #303H (API No. 30-025-43921), which is located in the E/2 W/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, and produces from the Lea; Bone Spring, South Pool (Code 37580); and Black & Tan 27 Federal Com #301H (API No. 30-025-44017), which is located in the W/2 W/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, and produces from the Lea; Bone Spring, South Pool (Code 37580). Applicant requests approval of a non-standard horizontal spacing unit pursuant to Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(5) NMAC, which will create cost efficiencies, prevent waste, and protect correlative rights. Applicant only seeks to pool those uncommitted interests from the top of the Avalon to the base of the Second Bone Spring interval of the Bone Spring formation, at a stratigraphic equivalent of approximately 8,330’ to 10,515’ TVD as shown on the Mud Slide Slim 15 Federal #001H well (API No. 30-025-38469) log. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 23 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26223
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Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Non-Standard Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Cisco and Canyon formations, underlying a 1,920-acre, more or less, non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of all of Sections 15, 22, and 27, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 231H, which will produce from a first take point located in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 27, to a last take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 15; Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 232H, which will produce from a first take point located in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 27, to a last take point in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 15; Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 233H, which will produce from a first take point located in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 27, to a last take point in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 15; and Metallic Cat 27 Fed Com 234H, which will produce from a first take point located in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 27, to a last take point in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 15. The completed intervals of the Wells will be unorthodox. Applicant requests approval of a non-standard horizontal spacing unit pursuant to Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(5) NMAC, which will create cost efficiencies, prevent waste, and protect correlative rights. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 23 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26233
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Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation, underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Sections 21 and 22, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Goodfellas Fed Com 7H well, which will produce from a first take point located in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 21, to a last take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 22; and Goodfellas Fed Com 9H well, which will produce from a first take point located in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 21, to a last take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 22. The completed intervals of the Wells will be unorthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells, the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells and the Unit, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 5 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26234
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Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation, underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Sections 21 and 22, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Goodfellas Fed Com 8H well, which will produce from a first take point located in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 21, to a last take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 22; and Goodfellas Fed Com 10H well, which will produce from a first take point located in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 21, to a last take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 22. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Goodfellas Fed Com 8H well will be located within 330’ of the quarter-quarter section line separating the N/2 S/2 and S/2 S/2 of Sections 21 and 22 to allow for the creation of a 640-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells, the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells and the Unit, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 5 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26243
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Application of NSP Resources, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Non-Standard, Overlapping Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 480-acre, more or less, non-standard, overlapping horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Section 2 and the SE/4 of Section 3, Township 19 South, Range 30 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Sunhawk 2-3 Fed Com 301H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 2, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 3; and Sunhawk 2-3 Fed Com 302H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 2, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 3. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Applicant requests approval of a non-standard horizontal spacing unit pursuant to Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(5) NMAC, which will create cost efficiencies, prevent waste, and protect correlative rights. The spacing unit for the Wells partially overlaps with the spacing unit for the Benson 3 Federal Com #008H (API 30-015-37964), which is located in the E/2 E/2 of Section 3, Township 19 South, Range 30 East, and produces from the Leo; Bone Spring, South Pool (Code 37920). Further, the spacing unit for the Wells will partially overlap with the spacing unit for the West Shugart 2 19 30 State #002H (API No. 30-015-40953), which is located in the N/2 S/2 of Section 2, Township 19 South, Range 30 East, and produces from the Benson; Bone Spring Pool (Code 5200). Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 10 miles south of Loco Hills, New Mexico.
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26244
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Application of NSP Resources, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Non-Standard, Overlapping Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 643-acre, more or less, non-standard, overlapping horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 1-4 and the S/2 N/2 (N/2 equivalent) of irregular Sections 2 and 3, Township 19 South, Range 30 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Osprey 2-3 Fed Com 301H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in Lot 1 (NE/4 NE/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 2, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of irregular Section 3; and Osprey 2-3 Fed Com 302H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of irregular Section 2, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of irregular Section 3. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Applicant requests approval of a non-standard horizontal spacing unit pursuant to Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(5) NMAC, which will create cost efficiencies, prevent waste, and protect correlative rights. The spacing unit for the Wells partially overlaps with the spacing units for the following wells, which produce from the Leo; Bone Spring, South Pool (Code 37920): Benson 3 Federal Com #008H (API 30-015-37964) dedicated to the E/2 E/2 of Section 3, Township 19 South, Range 30 East; and Intrepid 3 Federal Com #001H (API No. 30-015-38979) dedicated to Lots 1-3 of Section 4 and Lot 4 of Section 3, Township 19 South, Range 30 East. Further, the spacing unit for the Wells will partially overlap with the spacing units for the following wells, which produce from the Benson; Bone Spring Pool (Code 5200): West Shugart 2 19 30 State #004H (API No. 30-015-40843) dedicated to Lots 1–4 of Section 2, Township 19 South, Range 30 East; and West Shugart 2 19 30 State #003H (API No. 30-015-40842) dedicated to Lots 1–4 of Section 2, Township 19 South, Range 30 East. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 10 miles south of Loco Hills, New Mexico.
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26252
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Application of Longfellow Energy, LP, for approval of a Standard Horizontal Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) approving a 480-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit and proration unit composed of the S/2 of Section 29 and the SE/4 of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Cedar Lake; Glorieta-Yeso Pool [96831], designated as an oil pool, underlying said HSU. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the: Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 001H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 28, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Cedar Lake; Glorieta-Yeso Pool in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 31 East; Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 002H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 28, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Cedar Lake; Glorieta-Yeso Pool in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 31 East; Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 003H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 28, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Cedar Lake; Glorieta-Yeso Pool in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 31 East; Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 004H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 28, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Cedar Lake; Glorieta-Yeso Pool in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 31 East; Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 005H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 28, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Cedar Lake; Glorieta-Yeso Pool in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 31 East; Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 006H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 28, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Cedar Lake; Glorieta-Yeso Pool in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 31 East; Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 007H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 28, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Cedar Lake; Glorieta-Yeso Pool in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 31 East; and the Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 008H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 28, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Cedar Lake; Glorieta-Yeso Pool in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 31 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico. The Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 007H and Allman 2930 CDX Fed Com 008H wells are orthodox in their locations as defined by 19.15.16.15(C) NMAC, and the take points and laterals comply with applicable setbacks under 19.15.16.15 NMAC. The remaining wells are unorthodox in their locations as defined by 19.15.16.15(C) NMAC. For these wells, Longfellow will submit Non-Standard Well Location Applications to the Division for administrative approval. The wells and lands are located approximately 6.85 miles northwest of Maljamar, New Mexico.
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Amended Application of NSP Resources, LLC for Approving a Standard Horizontal Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) approving a 642.07-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing and proration unit composed of the N/2 of Sections 19 and 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, N.M.P.M, Lea County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all uncommitted oil and gas interests in the Young; Bone Spring [65330] Pool, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the: Wild Goose 19-20 Fed Com 111H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; Wild Goose 19-20 Fed Com 112H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; Wild Goose 19-20 Fed Com 211H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; Wild Goose 19-20 Fed Com 212H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; Wild Goose 19-20 Fed Com 213H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a
surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to
a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 20,
Township 18 South, Range 32 East; Wild Goose 19-20 Fed Com 311H (API No. Pending), which
is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of
Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone
Spring Pool in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; and the
Wild Goose 19-20 Fed Com 312H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be
horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 19, Township
18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East. The wells are orthodox in
location, and the take points and lateral comply with Statewide Rules for setbacks, except for the
Wild Goose 19-20 Fed Com 213H which will require approval of a Non-Standard Location. The
wells and lands are located approximately 8.66 miles southwest of Maljamar, New Mexico.
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26329
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SEE NOTES******** 8/20/26 folder has full language
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26321
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Application of Paloma Permian AssetCo, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Non-Standard Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico: Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners and approving a non-standard 1513.74-acre, horizontal spacing unit (“HSU”) in the Bone Spring formation underlying Sections 35 and 36, Township 21 South, Range 27 East and the Northwest Half and North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 South, Range 28 East in Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the HSU: Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 BS 501H, to be drilled from a surface hole location (“SHL”) in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a bottom hole location (“BHL) 660’ FNL and 2590’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 BS 502H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 1980’ FNL and 2590’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 BS 503H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 1980’ FSL and 2590’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 BS 504H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 660’ FSL and 50’ FEL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 BS 551H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 660’ FNL and 2590’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 BS 552H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 1980’ FNL and 2590’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 BS 553H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 1980’ FSL and 2590’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; and Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 BS 554H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 660’ FSL and 50’ FEL of Section 31, T21S-R28E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet statewide setback requirements for horizontal oil wells. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as Operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The wells and land are approximately 4 miles North East of Carlsbad.
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26322
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Application of Paloma Permian AssetCo, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Non-Standard Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico: Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners and approving a non-standard 1513.74-acre, horizontal spacing unit (“HSU”) in the Wolfcamp formation underlying Sections 35 and 36, Township 21 South, Range 27 East and the Northwest Half and North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 South, Range 28 East (L&E S2W2) in Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the HSU: Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 WC 701H, to be drilled from a surface hole location (“SHL”) in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a bottom hole location (“BHL) 660’ FNL and 2360’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 WC 702H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 1980’ FNL and 2360’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 WC 703H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 1980’ FSL and 2360’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 WC 704H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 660’ FSL and 280’ FEL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 WC 801H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 1320’ FNL and 2360’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 WC 802H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 2640’ FSL and 2360’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E; and Jumping Jiminy 35-36-31 WC 803H, to be drilled from a SHL in the West Half of Section 35, T21S-R27E to a BHL 1320’ FSL and 2360’ FWL of Section 31, T21S-R28E.. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet statewide setback requirements for horizontal oil wells. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as Operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The wells and land are approximately 4 miles North East of Carlsbad.
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26330
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SEE FOLDER FOR FULL LANGUAGE* Application of NSP Resources, LLC for Approval of an Overlapping Non-Standard Horizontal Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) approving a 1,896.92-acre, more or less, overlapping non-standard horizontal spacing unit composed of All of Sections 7, 8, and 9, Township 18 South, Range 31 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all uncommitted oil and gas interests in the Shugart; Bone Spring, North [56405], designated as an oil pool, underlying said overlapping non-standard horizontal spacing unit. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the overlapping non-standard horizontal spacing unit are the: Four Fan 9 7 Fed Com 111H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9, Township 18 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Shugart; Bone Spring Pool in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 7, Township 18 South, Range 31 East; Four Fan 9 7 Fed Com 112H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9, Township 18 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Shugart; Bone Spring Pool in the NW/4 SW/4 (Lot 3) of Section 7, Township 18 South, Range 31 East; Four Fan 9 7 Fed Com 124H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 9, Township 18 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Shugart; Bone Spring Pool in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 7, Township 18 South, Range 31 East; Four Fan 9 7 Fed Com 211H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9, Township 18 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Shugart; Bone Spring Pool in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 7, Township 18 South, Range 31 East; Four Fan 9 7 Fed Com 212H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9, Township 18 South, Range 31 East, to a bottom hole location in the Shugart; Bone Spring Pool in the NW/4 SW/4 (Lot 3) of Section 7, Township 18 South, Range 31 East; Four Fan 9 7 Fed Com 223H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 9,
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26332
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Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling the uncommitted interest owners in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the N/2 S/2 of Sections 21 and 22, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced spacing unit to the proposed Bill Wilshusen Federal Com 123H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 22, with a first take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 22, and a last take point in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 21. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed well. The subject area is located approximately 3 miles northeast of La Huerta, New Mexico.
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26333
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Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling the uncommitted interest owners in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the S/2 S/2 of Sections 21 and 22, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced spacing unit to the proposed Bill Wilshusen Federal Com 124H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 22, with a first take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 22, and a last take point in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 21. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed well. The subject area is located approximately 3 miles northeast of La Huerta, New Mexico.
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26335
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Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling the uncommitted interest owners in a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying the S/2 of Sections 21 and 22, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced spacing unit to the proposed Bill Wilshusen Federal Com 203H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 22, with a first take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 22, and a last take point in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 21, and Bill Wilshusen Federal Com 204H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 22, with a first take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 22, and a last take point in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 21. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed wells. The subject area is located approximately 3 miles northeast of La Huerta, New Mexico.
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26338
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Application of Marathon Oil Permian LLC for Approval of a Non-Standard Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a non-standard 1,916.38-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2 and E/2 (All equivalent) of irregular Section 7, and Sections 8 and 9, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling the uncommitted interest owners in this acreage. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the following wells:
• Benny and The Jets Federal Com 701H, to be drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9, a first take point in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 9, and a last take point in Lot 1 (NW/4 NW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 7;
• Benny and The Jets Federal Com 702H, to be drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9, a first take point in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9, and a last take point in Lot 2 (SW/4 NW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 7;
• Benny and The Jets Federal Com 703H, to be drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9, a first take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 9, and a last take point in Lot 3 (NW/4 SW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 7; and
• Benny and The Jets Federal Com 704H, to be drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9, a first take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 9, and a last take point in Lot 4 (SW/4 SW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 7.
Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the wells. The subject area is located approximately 13 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26316
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Application of Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of a Non-Standard Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 1,280-acre, more or less, non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of all of Sections 35 and 36, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”), and approving the Unit as a non-standard spacing unit. The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 221H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 36; Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 301H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 36; Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 222H and Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 302H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 36; Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 223H and Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 303H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 36; and Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 224H and Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 304H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 36. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Applicant requests approval of a non-standard horizontal spacing unit pursuant to Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(5) NMAC, which will create cost efficiencies, prevent waste, and protect correlative rights. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 5.7 miles east of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26317
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Application of Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of a Non-Standard Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 1,280-acre, more or less, non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of all of Sections 35 and 36, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”), and approving the Unit as a non-standard spacing unit. The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 621H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 36; Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 821H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 36; Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 622H and Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 822H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 36; Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 623H and Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 823H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 36; and Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 624H and Hatchet 35-36 Fed Com 824H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 35, to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 36. The completed intervals of the Wells will be unorthodox. Applicant requests approval of a non-standard horizontal spacing unit pursuant to Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(5) NMAC, which will create cost efficiencies, prevent waste, and protect correlative rights. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 5.7 miles east of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26340
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 477.65-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the W/2 W/2 of Sections 29 and 32, Township 20 South, Range 36 East, and Lots 1, 8, 9, and 16 of irregular Section 5, Township 21 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed North Wilson Deep Unit Com 28H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 29, T20S-R36E, a first take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 29, T20S-R36E, and a last take point in Lot 16 [AR2.1]of irregular Section 5, T21S-R35E. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 14 miles northwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
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26342
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 477.65-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the E/2 W/2 of Sections 29 and 32, Township 20 South, Range 36 East, and Lots 4, 5, 12, and 13 of irregular Section 4, Township 21 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed North Wilson Deep Unit Com 29H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 29, T20S-R36E, a first take point in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 29, T20S-R36E, and a last take point in Lot 13 of irregular Section 4, T21S-R35E. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 14 miles northwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
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26343
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 477.69-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the W/2 E/2 of Sections 29 and 32, Township 20 South, Range 36 East, and Lots 3, 6, 11, and 14 of irregular Section 4, Township 21 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed North Wilson Deep Unit Com 30H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 29, T20S-R36E, a first take point in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 29, T20S-R36E, and a last take point in Lot 14 of irregular Section 4, T21S-R35E. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 14 miles northwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
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26344
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 477.71-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the E/2 E/2 of Sections 29 and 32, Township 20 South, Range 36 East, and Lots 2, 7, 10, and 15 of irregular Section 4, Township 21 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed North Wilson Deep Unit Com 31H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 29, T20S-R36E, a first take point in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 29, T20S-R36E, and a last take point in Lot 15 of irregular Section 4, T21S-R35E. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 14 miles northwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
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26336
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Application of EOG Resources, Inc. for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Overlapping Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation, within the WC-025 G-06 S253201M; Upper Bone Spring Pool (Code 97784), underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard, overlapping horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 of Sections 25 and 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Papa Python 36 Fed Com #103H, Papa Python 36 Fed Com #205H, and Papa Python 36 Fed Com #214H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 25; Papa Python 36 Fed Com #204H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 25; and Papa Python 36 Fed Com #203H and Papa Python 36 Fed Com #213H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 25. The completed interval for the Papa Python 36 Fed Com 203H will be unorthodox. The completed intervals of the Papa Python 36 Fed Com 103H, Papa Python 36 Fed Com 204H, Papa Python 36 Fed Com 205H, Papa Python 36 Fed Com 213H, and Papa Python 36 Fed Com 214H wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Papa Python 36 Fed Com #204H will be located within 330’ of the quarter-quarter section line separating the W/2 W/2 and E/2 W/2 of Sections 25 and 36 to allow for the creation of a standard, 640-acre horizontal spacing unit. The spacing unit for the Wells partially overlaps with the spacing unit for the Basilisk BQS State Com #1H (API No. 30-025-40054), which is located in the E/2 W/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East, which produces from the WC-025 G-06 S253201M; UPPER BONE SPRING Pool (Code 97784). Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 27 miles west of Jal, New Mexico.
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26337
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Application of EOG Resources, Inc. for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation, within the WC-025 G-06 S253201M; Upper Bone Spring Pool (Code 97784), underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Sections 25 and 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Papa Python 36 Fed Com #101H, Papa Python 36 Fed Com #201H, and Papa Python 36 Fed Com #211H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 25; Papa Python 36 Fed Com #202H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 25; and Papa Python 36 Fed Com #102H, and Papa Python 36 Fed Com #212H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 25. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Papa Python 36 Fed Com #202H well will be located within 330’ of the quarter-quarter line separating the E/2 E/2 and W/2 E/2 of Sections 25 and 36 to allow for the creation of a standard, 640-acre horizontal spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 27 miles west of Jal, New Mexico.
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26339
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Application of EOG Resources, Inc. for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Overlapping Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation, within the WC-025 G-07 S243225C; LWR Bone Spring Pool (Code 97964), underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard, overlapping horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Sections 25 and 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Papa Python 36 Fed Com #301H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 25; and Papa Python 36 Fed Com #302H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 25. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Papa Python 36 Fed Com #302H well will be located within 330’ of the quarter-quarter line separating the E/2 E/2 and W/2 E/2 of Sections 25 and 36 to allow for the creation of a standard, 640-acre horizontal spacing unit. The spacing unit for the Wells partially overlaps with the spacing units for the following wells, which produce from the WC-025 G-07 S243225C; LWR BONE SPRING Pool (Code 97964): Python 36 State #505H (API No. 30-025-46608), which is located in the E/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East; Python 36 State #506H (API No. 30-025-46609), which is located in the E/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East; Python 36 State #507H (API No. 30-025-46610), which is located in the E/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East; and Python 36 State #508H (API No. 30-025-46611), which is located in the E/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 27 miles west of Jal, New Mexico.
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26341
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Application of EOG Resources, Inc. for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Overlapping Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation, within the WC-025 G-07 S243225C; LWR Bone Spring Pool (Code 97964), underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard, overlapping horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 of Sections 25 and 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Papa Python 36 Fed Com #305H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 25; and Papa Python 36 Fed Com #303H and Papa Python 36 Fed Com #304H, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 36, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 25. The completed interval for the Papa Python 36 Fed Com 303H will be unorthodox. The completed intervals of the Papa Python 36 Fed Com 304H and Papa Python 36 Fed Com 305H wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Papa Python 36 Fed Com #304H will be located within 330’ of the quarter-quarter section line separating the W/2 W/2 and E/2 W/2 of Sections 25 and 36 to allow for the creation of a standard, 640-acre horizontal spacing unit. The spacing unit for the Wells partially overlaps with the spacing units for the following wells, which produce from the WC-025 G-07 S243225C; LWR BONE SPRING Pool (Code 97964): Python 36 State Com #501H (API No. 30-025-46604), which is located in the W/2 W/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East; Python 36 State Com #502H (API No. 30-025-46605), which is located in the W/2 W/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East; Python 36 State Com #503H (API No. 30-025-46606), which is located in the E/2 W/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East; Python 36 State Com #504H (API No. 30-025-46607), which is located in the E/2 W/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 32 East; and Double X 25 Fed Com #4 (API No. 30-025-40690), which is located in the E/2 W/2 of Section 25, Township 24 South, Range 32 East. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 27 miles west of Jal, New Mexico.
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26355
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 800-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the N/2 of Sections 22 and 23, and NW/4 of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Allied 22/24 State Com 521H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 22, and a bottomhole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 24, and Allied 22/24 State Com 523H and Allied 22/24 State Com 602H wells, both to be drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 22, and a bottomhole location in the SE/4 NW/4 (Unit F) of Section 24. The completed interval of the Allied 22/24 State Com 602H is expected to remain within 330 feet of the offsetting quarter-quarter sections or equivalent tracts to allow inclusion of this acreage in a standard horizontal well spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Lakewood, New Mexico.
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26356
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 400-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the N/2 S/2 of Sections 22 and 23, and N/2 SW/4 of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Allied 22/24 State Com 525H and Allied 22/24 State Com 605H wells, both to be drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 22, and bottomhole locations in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 24. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Lakewood, New Mexico.
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36.
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26357
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 400-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the S/2 S/2 of Sections 22 and 23, and S/2 SW/4 of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Allied 22/24 State Com 527H and Allied 22/24 State Com 608H wells, both to be drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 22, and bottomhole locations in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 24. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Lakewood, New Mexico.
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26359
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 400-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying the N/2 N/2 of Sections 22 and 23, and N/2 NW/4 of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Allied 22/24 State Com 711H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 22, and a bottomhole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 24. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Lakewood, New Mexico.
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26360
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 400-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying the S/2 N/2 of Sections 22 and 23, and S/2 NW/4 of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Allied 22/24 State Com 714H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 22, and a bottomhole location in the SE/4 NW/4 (Unit F) of Section 24. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Lakewood, New Mexico.
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26361
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 800-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying the S/2 of Sections 22 and 23, and SW/4 of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Allied 22/24 State Com 717H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 22, and a bottomhole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 24. The completed interval of the this well is expected to remain within 330 feet of the offsetting quarter-quarter sections or equivalent tracts to allow inclusion of this acreage in a standard horizontal well spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Lakewood, New Mexico.
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26378
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in a standard 320-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the W/2 W/2 of Sections 9 and 16, Township 18 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Dire Wolf 16-9 Fed Com 521H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 16, and a bottomhole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 9. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 23 miles southwest of Lovington, New Mexico.
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26371
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Application of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. for Compulsory Pooling, And, to the Extent Necessary, Approval of an Overlapping Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted interests in a 960-acre, more or less, standard horizontal Bone Spring spacing unit, measured from approximately 4,548 feet true vertical depth subsea (TVDSS) to the stratigraphic equivalent of the base of the Bone Spring Formation, encountered at -5,590 feet TVDSS, as shown in that certain Gamma Ray Log dated March 14, 2010 for the Cluster State Com 1H (API # 30-015-37547), underlying the E/2 of Sections 9, 16, and 21, Township 26 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, and approving, to the extent necessary, an overlapping spacing unit. The spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Hibiki 9 16 21 Federal Com 281H well to be horizontally drilled with a proposed first take point in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 9, to a proposed bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 21; and Hibiki 9 16 21 Federal Com 282H well to be horizontally drilled with a proposed first take point in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 9, to a proposed bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 21. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The completed interval of the Hibiki 9 16 21 Federal Com 282H is expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the Unit under Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(1)(b) NMAC. This proposed spacing unit will partially overlap the following spacing units: A 320-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Four Roses 9 Federal 214H well (API 30-015-55608), Four Roses 9 Federal 215H well (API 30-015-55593), located in the E/2 of Section 9, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Cluster State Com 1H well (API 30-015-37547) and Cluster State Com 2H well (API 30-015-40400) located in the N/2N/2 of Section 16, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by COG Operating LLC; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Custer State Com 3H well (API 30-015-40374) located in the S/2N/2 of Section 16, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by COG Operating LLC; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Cluster State Com 4H well (API 30-015-40481) located in the N/2S/2 of Section 16, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by COG Operating LLC; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Cluster State Com 5H well (API 30-015-40740) located in the S/2S/2 of Section 16, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by COG Operating LLC; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Angels Envy 21 Federal 216H well (API 30-015-55508) located in the S/2N/2 of Section 21, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.; and a 320-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Angels Envy 21 Federal 217H well (API 30-015-55513), Angels Envy 21 Federal 218H well (API 30-015-55514), and Angels Envy 21 Federal 219H well (API 30-015-55515). Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. The unit is located approximately 13.6 miles southwest of Malaga, New Mexico.
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26377
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Application of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. for Compulsory Pooling, And, to the Extent Necessary, Approval of an Overlapping Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted interests in a 960-acre, more or less, standard horizontal Bone Spring spacing unit, measured from approximately 4,548 feet true vertical depth subsea (TVDSS) to the stratigraphic equivalent of the base of the Bone Spring Formation, encountered at -5,590 feet TVDSS, as shown in that certain Gamma Ray Log dated March 14, 2010 for the Cluster State Com 1H (API # 30-015-37547), underlying the E/2 of Sections 9, 16, and 21, Township 26 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico and approving, to the extent necessary, an overlapping spacing unit. The spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Hibiki 9 16 21 Federal Com 278H well to be horizontally drilled with a proposed first take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 9, to a proposed bottom hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 21; and Hibiki 9 16 21 Federal Com 279H and Hibiki 9 16 21 Federal Com 280 wells to be horizontally drilled with a proposed first take point in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 9, to a proposed bottom hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 21. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The completed interval for the Hibiki 9 16 21 Federal Com 279H well is expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit under Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(1)(b) NMAC. This proposed spacing unit will partially overlap the following spacing units: A 320-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Whistle Pig 9 Federal 211H well (API 30-015-55604), Whistle Pig 9 Federal 212H well (API 30-015-55606), and Whistle Pig 9 Federal 213H well (API 30-015-55607) located in the W/2 of Section 9, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Cluster State Com 1H well (API 30-015-37547) and Cluster State Com 2H well (API 30-015-40400) located in the N/2N/2 of Section 16, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by COG Operating LLC; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Custer State Com 3H well (API 30-015-40374) located in the S/2N/2 of Section 16, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by COG Operating LLC; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Cluster State Com 4H well (API 30-015-40481) located in the N/2S/2 of Section 16, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by COG Operating LLC; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Cluster State Com 5H well (API 30-015-40740) located in the S/2S/2 of Section 16, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by COG Operating LLC; a 160-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Angels Envy 21 Federal 216H well (API 30-015-55508) located in the S/2N/2 of Section 21, Township 26 South, Range 27 East and operated by Chevron U.S.A. Inc.; and a 320-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Angels Envy 21 Federal 217H well (API 30-015-55513), Angels Envy 21 Federal 218H well (API 30-015-55514), and Angels Envy 21 Federal 219H well (API 30-015-55515). Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. The unit is located approximately 13.6 miles southwest of Malaga, New Mexico.
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26376
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (1) approving an overlapping, 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying E/2 W/2 of Irregular Section 18 and E/2 W/2 of Irregular Section 19, all in Township 18 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in this acreage. Macho Man 18/19 Federal Com 523H (API No. 30-025-Pending) well, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 18, to a bottom hole location in SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 19. The proposed horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Bone Spring spacing units:
• 40-acre vertical well spacing unit comprised of Unit C of Section 18, T24S-R28E, dedicated to the Mescalero Ridge E Federal #001 well (API No. 30-025-38060); and
• 40-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Unit F of Section 18, T24S-R28E, dedicated to the Mescalero Ridge F Federal #002 well (API No. 30-025-38409).
Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well, the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is located approximately 27 miles northwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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26372
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Application of COG Operating LLC for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an (a) approving a standard 479.62-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in a portion of the Bone Spring formation comprised Lot 2, SW/4 NE/4 and W/2 SE/4 (W/2 E/2 equivalent) of irregular Section 2 and W/2 E/2 of Sections 11 and 14, Township 23 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling the uncommitted interests therein. Since an ownership depth severance exists in the Bone Spring formation within the proposed horizontal well spacing unit, Applicant seeks to pool only the Second Bone Spring interval of the Bone Spring formation, defined as the stratigraphic equivalent of between 10,551 feet and 11,101 feet total vertical depth, as seen in the Triste Draw Federal #2 (API 30-025-27708). Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the proposed Redtail Federal Com 503H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of irregular Section 2, with a first take point in Lot 2 (NW/4 NE/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 2 and last take point in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 14. This horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Bone Spring spacing units:
• 160-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Section 14, dedicated to Cimarex Energy Co. of Colorado’s Cuervo Federal 21H (API: 30-025-41495).
• 640-acre horizontal wells spacing unit comprised of the W2 E2 of Sections 2, 11, and 14 dedicated COG Operating LLC Redtail Federal Com #602H (API: 30-025-53389).
Also to be considered will be designation of Applicant as operator. Said area is located approximately 25 miles east of Malaga, New Mexico.
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26370
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Application of COG Operating LLC for Approval of a Non-Standard Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a non-standard 639.23-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in a portion of the Bone Spring formation comprised of Lots 1-2, S/2 NE/4 and SE/4 (E/2 equivalent) of irregular Section 2 and E/2 of Section 11, Township 23 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling the uncommitted interests therein. Since an ownership depth severance exists in the Bone Spring formation underlying proposed horizontal well spacing unit, application seeks to pool only to pool only the Avalon, First Bone Spring, and Second Bone Spring intervals of the Bone Spring Formation defined as the stratigraphic equivalent of between 8,748 feet and 11,101feet total vertical depth, as seen in the Triste Draw Federal #2 (API 30-025-27708). Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the following proposed wells:
• Redtail Federal Com 303H and Redtail Federal Com 504H wells, both to be horizontally drilled from surface locations in the NE/4 of irregular Section 2, with first take points in Lot 1 (NE/4 NE/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 2 and last take points in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 11; and
• Redtail Federal Com 302H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of irregular Section 2, with a first take point in Lot 2 (NW/4 NE/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 2 and a last take point in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 11.
This horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Bone Spring spacing units:
• 160-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the Lot 1, SE/4 NE/4 and the E/2SE/4 (E/2 E/2 equivalent) of Section 2, dedicated to COG Operating LLC’s Redtail State 1H (API: 30-025-40181); and
• 640-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W2 E2 of Sections 2, 11, and 14 dedicated COG Operating LLC Redtail Federal Com #602H (API: 30-025-53389).
Also to be considered will be designation of Applicant as operator. Said area is located approximately 25 miles east of Malaga, New Mexico.
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26369
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Application of Avant Operating II, LLC for approval of a non-standard spacing unit and compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division approving a non-standard 960-acre, more or less, Pennsylvanian (Cisco) horizontal spacing unit and pooling all uncommitted interests in the S/2 of Section 24 and all of Section 25, Township 17 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico in the Cisco-Canyon; Northeast pool (pool code 97202). This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Posse East 24 25 State Com #821H and Posse East 24 25 State Com #831H wells with proposed first take points in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 24, and proposed last take points in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 25; Posse East 24 25 State Com #822H, Posse East 24 25 State Com #832H, and Posse East 24 25 State Com #833H wells with proposed first take points in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 24, and proposed last take points in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 25; Posse East 24 25 State Com #823H well with a proposed first take point in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 24, and a proposed last take point in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 25; Posse East 24 25 State Com #834H well with a proposed first take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 24, and a proposed last take point in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 25; and Posse East 24 25 State Com #824H and Posse East 24 25 State Com #835H wells with proposed first take points in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 24, and proposed last take points in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 25. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Avant Operating II, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 10 miles southwest of Lovington, New Mexico.
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26248
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Application of XTO Energy Inc., for Approval of Comprehensive Spacing within the Big Eddy Federal Exploratory Unit, Eddy and Lea Counties, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division approving certain spacing accommodations within the Big Eddy Federal Exploratory Unit, Serial Number NMNM105467880, Legacy Serial No. NMNM068294X, located in Eddy and Lea Counties, New Mexico. The Big Eddy Federal Exploratory Unit, containing approximately 133,444.29 acres, more or less, is comprised of the following lands: the S/2 of Section 27, E/2 of Section 33, and all of Sections 34-35, Township 19 South, Range 31 East, N.M.P.M.; all of Sections 25-27 and 34-36, Township 20 South, Range 30 East, N.M.P.M.; all of Sections 2-36, Township 20 South, Range 31 East, N.M.P.M.; all of Section 7, W/2W/2 of Section 8, all of Sections 17-21, S/2S/2 of Section 27, and all of Sections 28-34, Township 20 South, Range 32 East, N.M.P.M.; all of Sections 3-36, Township 21 South, Range 28 East, N.M.P.M.; all of Sections 1-3 and 7-36, Township 21 South, Range 29 East, N.M.P.M.; all of Sections 1-12, 14-23, and 28-30, and the N/2 of Section 27, Township 21 South, Range 30 East, N.M.P.M.; Lots 1-16 of Section 3, and all of Sections 4-9, Township 21 South, Range 31 East, N.M.P.M.; all of Sections 1-5, the N/2, SE/4 of Section 6, the E/2, E/2W/2 of Section 8, all of Sections 9-14, the N/2N/2 of Section 17, the E/2NE/4 of Section 22, and all of Sections 23-25, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, N.M.P.M.; all of Sections 2-10, 15-22, 27-30, and 32-34, the E/2 of Sections 31, and the W/2, W/2SE/4 of Section 35, Township 22 South, Range 29 East, N.M.P.M.; and all of Section 2, the N/2, N/2S/2, SE/4SW/4, S/2SE/4 of Section 3, and the N/2, N/2SE/4 of Section 4, Township 23 South, Range 29 East, N.M.P.M. The application concerns the Bone Spring and Wolfcamp formations underlying the Big Eddy Federal Exploratory Unit, and the associated pools contained therein. Applicant seeks an order from the Division: (1) allowing horizontal spacing units within the Big Eddy Federal Exploratory Unit to be composed of one or more contiguous tracts consisting of governmental quarter-quarter-quarter sections or equivalents that align with the irregular boundaries of the Big Eddy Federal Exploratory Unit, without the need for separate non-standard horizontal spacing unit applications; and (2) authorizing the completed intervals of horizontal wells within the Big Eddy Federal Exploratory Unit to be located without separate unorthodox well location approval, provided that no portion of any completed interval is closer to the applicable boundary than allowed by any governing special pool rule, Division order, or 19.15.16.15 NMAC. The lands are in Eddy and Lea Counties, New Mexico, located approximately 5.5 miles east of Carlsbad and 36 miles southwest of Hobbs.
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Application of NSP Resources, LLC for Approving a Standard Horizontal Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) approving a 642.09-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing and proration unit composed of the S/2 of Sections 19 and 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, N.M.P.M, Lea County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all uncommitted oil and gas interests in the Young; Bone Spring [65330] Pool, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the: Golden Goose 19-20 Fed Com 123H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; Golden Goose 19-20 Fed Com 124H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; Golden Goose 19-20 Fed Com 224H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; Golden Goose 19-20 Fed Com 225H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; Golden Goose 19-20 Fed Com 323H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East; and the Golden Goose 19-20 Fed Com 324H (API No. Pending), which is an oil well that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the Young; Bone Spring Pool in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 32 East. The wells are orthodox in location, and the take points and lateral comply with Statewide Rules for setbacks. The wells and lands are located approximately 8.66 miles southwest of Maljamar, New Mexico.
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Application of Enduring Resources, LLC for Approval of the Bobby B Unit, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order approving the Bobby B federal exploratory unit and a proposed expansion. The Unit Area with the proposed expansion includes Federal, State, Indian allotted, and fee lands covering:
Township 24 North, Range 6 West
Section 7: Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2, E/2 (All)
Section 18: Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2, E/2 (All)
Section 19: Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2, E/2 (All)
Section 29: All
Section 30: Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2, E/2 (All)
Section 31: Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2, E/2 (All)
Section 32: All
Township 24 North, Range 7 West
Section 12: NE/4, S/2
Section 13: All
Section 14: All
Section 15: All
Section 21: NE/4, S/2
Section 22: All
Section 23: All
Section 24: All
Section 25: All
Section 26: All
Section 27: All
Section 32: W/2 NW/4, NE/4, S/2
Section 34: E/2 NW/4, NE/4, S/2
Section 35: All
Section 36: All
Township 23 North, Range 7 West
Section 2: Lots 1-4, S/2 N/2, S/2 (All)
Section 3: Lots 1-12, S/2 N/2 (All)
Section 4: Lots 5-20 (All)
Section 5: Lots 5-9, SW/4 NE/4, S/2 NW/4, S/2 (All)
Section 8: NE/4
Section 9: Lots 1–4, SE/4, W/2 (All)
Section 10: Lots 1-10, SE/4 NE/4, NE/4 SE/4, S/2 S/2 (All)
Section 15: NW/4
Section 16: All
The proposed unitized interval shall be limited depth from the stratigraphic equivalent of the top of the Mancos Formation, at a depth of 4,478 feet, down to the stratigraphic equivalent of the base of the Gallup Sandstone, at a depth of 5,660 feet as encountered in the Epic Energy LLC’s Marcus A 014 well (API No. 30-039-24170) located in irregular Section 31, Township 24 North, Range 6 West, NMPM, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The proposed Bobby B Unit Agreement applies to new horizontal and multi-lateral wells only, and all existing wells within the Unit Area producing from the Mancos-Gallup formation are excluded from the terms of the Unit Agreement. The subject acreage is located approximately 6 miles northwest of Counselor, New Mexico.
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