OCD Permitting

PRELIMINARY DOCKET: Examiner Hearing for Thursday, August 18, 2022

Applications for hearing shall be filed at least thirty (30) days in advance of the hearing date. A party who intends to present evidence shall file a pre-hearing statement no later than the close of business on the Thursday prior to the hearing date and serve a copy on the other parties, if any. The hearing examiner will dismiss the application if the applicant does not file and serve a pre-hearing statement as specified above. A party desiring to use projection equipment at the hearing shall contact Florene Davidson, OCD Clerk, no later than seven (7) business days prior to the hearing.

NOTICE: The hearing examiner may call the following cases in any order in his or her discretion.

Case No. Description
1. 22895 Application of Avant Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Overlapping Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order: (1) approving a 640-acre, more or less, standard overlapping spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the E/2 of Section 36, Township 19 South, Range 32 East and the E/2 of Section 1, Township 20 South, Range 32 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); and (2) pooling all uncommitted interests in the Unit. The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Cutbow 36 1 Fed Com #604H, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 25, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 1, Township 20 South, Range 32 East; Cutbow 36 1 Fed Com #605H, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 25, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 1, Township 20 South, Range 32 East; and Cutbow 36 1 Fed Com #606H, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 25, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 1, Township 20 South, Range 32 East. The completed interval of the Cutbow 36 1 Fed Com #605H well will be within 330’ of the quarter-quarter section line separating the E/2 E/2 and W/2 E/2 of Sections 1 and 36 to allow for the creation of a standard 640-acre horizontal spacing unit. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. The Unit will partially overlap with the spacing unit for the Maroon Bells Federal Com 16 32 36 SB 001H well (API # 30-025-40827), which is dedicated to the W/2 E/2 of Section 1, Township 20 South, Range 32 East and the W/2 SE/4 of Section 36, Township 19 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 the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 35 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
2. 22896 Application of Avant Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit (“Unit”) comprised of the W/2 of Section 36, Township 19 South, Range 32 East and the W/2 of Section 1, Township 20 South, Range 32 East, Lea County, New Mexico. The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Cutbow 36 1 Fed Com #601H, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 36, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 1, Township 20 South, Range 32 East; Cutbow 36 1 Fed Com #602H, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 36, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 1, Township 20 South, Range 32 East; and Cutbow 36 1 Fed Com #603H, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 36, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 1, Township 20 South, Range 32 East. The completed interval of the Cutbow 36 1 Fed Com #602H well will be within 330’ of the quarter-quarter section line separating the W/2 W/2 and E/2 W/2 of Sections 1 and 36 to allow for the creation of a standard 640-acre horizontal spacing unit. The completed intervals 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 a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 35 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
3. 21849 Application of Chisholm Energy Operating, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Sections 7 and 18, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be dedicated to the proposed initial Thunderbird 18-7 Fed Com 1BS #3H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 18 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 7. The completed interval of the proposed well will comply with Statewide setbacks for oil wells. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells, the allocation of the cost thereof, the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing each well. Said area is located approximately 20 miles south of Maljamar, New Mexico.
4. 21850 Application of Chisholm Energy Operating, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Sections 7 and 18, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be dedicated to the proposed initial Thunderbird 18-7 Fed Com 1BS #4H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 18 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 7. The completed interval of the proposed well will comply with Statewide setbacks for oil wells. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells, the allocation of the cost thereof, the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing each well. Said area is located approximately 20 miles south of Maljamar, New Mexico.
5. 22393 Application of Chisholm Energy Operating, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 335.8-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 7 and 18, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Thunderbird 18-7 Fed 2BS Com 5H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of irregular Section 18 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of irregular Section 7. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells, the allocation of the cost thereof, the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing each well. Said area is located approximately 20 miles south of Maljamar, New Mexico.
6. 22394 Application of Chisholm Energy Operating, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 7 and 18, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Thunderbird 18-7 Fed 2BS Com 6H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of irregular Section 18 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of irregular Section 7. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells, the allocation of the cost thereof, the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing each well. Said area is located approximately 20 miles south of Maljamar, New Mexico.
7. 21268 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation, Purple Sage-Wolfcamp Gas Pool (Pool code 98220), underlying a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Section 2, Township 26 South, Range 28 East, and the E/2 of Section 35, Township 25 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. COG Operating LLC seeks to dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the following proposed wells:
•    The Dolores Fed Com 701H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 35,
•    The Dolores Fed Com 702H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 35, and
•    The Dolores Fed Com 703H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 35.
Also, to be considered will be the allocation of the cost thereof, the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of COG Operating LLC as operator of the wells, and the imposition of 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing said wells. Said area is located approximately 9.4 miles south of Malaga, New Mexico.
8. 21269 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation, Purple Sage-Wolfcamp Gas Pool (Pool code 98220), underlying a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 of Section 2, Township 26 South, Range 28 East, and the W/2 of Section 35, Township 25 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. COG Operating LLC seeks to dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the following proposed wells:
•    The Dolores Fed Com 704H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 35,
•    The Dolores Fed Com 705H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 35, and
•    The Dolores Fed Com 706H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 35.
Also, to be considered will be the allocation of the cost thereof, the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of COG Operating LLC as operator of the wells, and the imposition of 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing said wells. Said area is located approximately 9.3 miles south of Malaga, New Mexico.
9. 21270 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation, Purple Sage-Wolfcamp Gas Pool (Pool code 98220), underlying a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Sections 6 and 7, Township 25 South, Range 30 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. COG Operating LLC seeks to dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the following proposed wells:
•    The Huevos Rancheros State Com 701H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 7 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 6,
•    The Huevos Rancheros State Com 702H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 7 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 6, and
•    The Huevos Rancheros State Com 703H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 7 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 6.
Also, to be considered will be the allocation of the cost thereof, the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of COG Operating LLC as operator of the wells, and the imposition of 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing said wells. Said area is located approximately 9.9 miles southeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
10. 22958 Application of Devon Energy Company, L.P., for a Horizontal Spacing and Proration Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) establishing a standard 823.92-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of Lots 1 through 8 (equivalent to the N/2 N/2) of Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, said Sections being correction sections and therefore irregular, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 621H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location Lot 1 of Section 1; the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 622H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in Lot 8 of Section 1; and the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 822H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in Lot 1 of Section 1. The wells will be orthodox, and the take points and completed intervals will comply with the setback requirements under the statewide Rules; 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; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the wells and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. The wells and lands are located approximately 7 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
11. 22959 Application of Devon Energy Company, L.P., for a Horizontal Spacing and Proration Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) establishing a standard 960-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of Lots 9 through 16 (equivalent to the S/2 N/2) of Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, said Sections being correction sections and therefore irregular, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 333H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in the Lot 9 of Section 1. The well will be orthodox, and the take points and completed interval will comply with the setback requirements under the statewide Rules; also to be considered will be approval for the overlapping of existing units involving the Burton Flat Deep Unit 52H Well (API No. 30-015-40693) and the Burton Flat Deep Unit 55H Well (API No. 30- 015-40682) in Section 2, and Burton Flat Deep Unit 51H Well (API No. 30-015-40681) and the Burton Flat Deep Unit 56H Well (API No. 30-015-40683) in Section 3, all operated by Applicant; the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof; actual operating costs and charges for supervision; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the well and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 7 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
12. 22960 Application of Devon Energy Company, L.P., for a Horizontal Spacing and Proration Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) establishing a standard 823.93-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of Lots 1 through 8 (equivalent to the N/2 N/2) of Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, said Sections being correction sections and therefore irregular, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 332H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in Lot 8 of Section 1. The well will be orthodox, and the take points and completed interval will comply with the setback requirements under the statewide Rules; also to be considered will be approval for the overlapping of existing units in Section 2 involving the Burton Flat Deep Unit 49H Well (API No. 30-015-40707) and the Burton Flat Deep Unit 50H Well (API No. 30-015-40758) both operated by Applicant; the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof; actual operating costs and charges for supervision; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the well and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 7 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
13. 22961 Application of Devon Energy Company, L.P., for a Horizontal Spacing and Proration Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) establishing a standard 480-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of Lots 5 through 8 of Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, said Sections being correction sections and therefore irregular, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 622H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in Lot 8 of Section 1. The well will be orthodox, and the take points and completed intervals will comply with the setback requirements under the statewide Rules; 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; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the well and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 7 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
14. 22962 Application of Devon Energy Company, L.P., for a Horizontal Spacing and Proration Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) establishing a nonstandard, if necessary, 343.92-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of Lots 1 through 4 of Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, said Sections being correction sections and therefore irregular, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 621H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location Lot 1 of Section 1, and the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 822H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in Lot 1 of Section 1. The wells will be orthodox, and the take points and completed intervals will comply with the setback requirements under the statewide Rules; also to be considered will be the issue of whether the spacing unit in these irregular sections should be deemed nonstandard or standard (if deemed nonstandard, Applicant will apply for administrative approval of the nonstandard proration (NSP) unit); the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof; actual operating costs and charges for supervision; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the wells and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. The wells and lands are located approximately 7 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
15. 22963 Application of Devon Energy Company, L.P., for a Horizontal Spacing and Proration Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) establishing a standard 480-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of Lots 9 through 12 of Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, said Sections being correction sections and therefore irregular, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 333H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in the Lot 9 of Section 1. The well will be orthodox, and the take points and completed interval will comply with the setback requirements under the statewide Rules; also to be considered will be approval for the overlapping of existing units involving the Burton Flat Deep Unit 55H Well (API No. 30-015-40682) in Section 2 and the Burton Flat Deep Unit 51H Well (API No. 30-015- 40681) in Section 3, both operated by the Applicant; the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof; actual operating costs and charges for supervision; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the well and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 7 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
16. 22964 Application of Devon Energy Company, L.P., for a Horizontal Spacing and Proration Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) establishing a nonstandard, if necessary, 823.92-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of Lots 1 through 8 of Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, said Sections being correction sections and therefore irregular, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 332H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in Lot 8 of Section 1. The well will be orthodox, and the take points and completed interval will comply with the setback requirements under the statewide Rules; also to be considered will be approval for the overlapping of existing units involving the Burton Flat Deep Unit 49H Well (API No. 30-015-40707) and the Burton Flat Deep Unit 50H Well (API No. 30- 015-40758) in Section 2, both operated by Applicant; the issue of whether the spacing unit in these irregular sections should be deemed nonstandard or standard and the use of proximity tracts if the spacing unit is deemed standard, or application for administrative approval of a nonstandard proration unit (NSP) if deemed nonstandard; the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof; actual operating costs and charges for supervision; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the well and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 7 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
17. 22083 Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc, for compulsory pooling in Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interests within the Bone Spring Quail Ridge Pool (Pool Code 50460) underlying W/2 of Sections 16, and the NW/4 of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico, on the following wells listed below. These wells are located approximately 17 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
Money Penny 21-16E No. 102H
To be drilled from a proposed surface location for this well in the NE/4SW/4 of Section 21-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NE/4NW/4 of Section 16-19S-R34E. The well will have a target interval within the Bone Spring Quail Ridge Pool, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of approximately 9,530’ to a Measured Depth of approximately 17,975’. Dedicated acreage: E/2W/2 of Section 16 and E/2NW/4 of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico.
Money Penny 21-16E No. 302H
To be drilled from a proposed surface location for this well in the NE/4SW/4 of Section 21-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NE/4NW/4 of Section 16-19S-R34E. The well will have a target interval within the Bone Spring Quail Ridge Pool, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of approximately 10,680 to a Measured Depth of approximately 19,125’. Dedicated acreage: E/2W/2 of Section 16 and E/2NW/4 of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico.
Money Penny 21-16E No. 101H
To be drilled from a proposed surface location for this well in the NE/4SW/4 of Section 21-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 16-19S-R34E. The well will have a target interval within the Bone Spring Quail Ridge Pool, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of approximately 9,530’ to a Measured Depth of approximately 17,975’. Dedicated acreage: Dedicated acreage: W/2W/2 of Section 16 and W/2NW/4 of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico.
Money Penny 21-16E No. 301H
To be drilled from a proposed surface location for this well in the NE/4SW/4 of Section 21-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 16-19S-R34E. The well will have a target interval within the Bone Spring Quail Ridge Pool, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of approximately 10,680’ to a Measured Depth of approximately 19,125’. Dedicated acreage: W/2W/2 of Section 16 and W/2NW/4 of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico.
18. 22084 Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc, for compulsory pooling in Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interests within the La Rica Wolfcamp Pool (Pool Code 37316) underlying W/2 of Sections 16, and the NW/4 of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico, on the following wells listed below. These wells are located approximately 17 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
Money Penny 21-16E No. 402H
To be drilled from a proposed surface location for this well in the NE/4SW/4 of Section 21-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NE/4NW/4 of Section 16-19S-R34E. The well will have a target interval within the La Rica Wolfcamp Pool, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of approximately 10,680’ to a Measured Depth of approximately 19, 305’. Dedicated acreage: E/2W/2 of Section 16 and E/2NW/4 of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico.
Money Penny 21-16W No. 401H
To be drilled from a proposed surface location for this well in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 21-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NE/4NW/4 of Section 16-19S-R34E. The well will have a target interval within the La Rica Wolfcamp Pool, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of approximately 10,680’ to a Measured Depth of approximately 19,125’. Dedicated acreage: W/2W/2 of Section 16 and W/2NW/4 of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico.
19. 22114 Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc, for compulsory pooling in Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interests within the Lea Bonespring Pool (Pool Code 37570) underlying E/2 of Section 23, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico, on the following wells listed below. These wells are located approximately 16 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
Thunderball 23E Fed Com #102H
To be drilled from a proposed surface hole location in the NW4NE4 of Section 26-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NE4NE4 of Section 23-19S-34E. The well will have a target interval within the Bone Spring formation, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of ~9,660' to a Measured Depth of approximately 14,670. This well will target the 1st Bone Spring zone with dedicated acreage consisting of the E2E2 of Section 23.
Thunderball 23E Fed Com #302H
To be drilled from a proposed surface hole location in the NW4NE4 of Section 26-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NE4NE4 of Section 23-19S-34E. The well will have a target interval within the Bone Spring formation, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of ~10,840' to a Measured Depth of approximately 15,850'. This well will target the 3rd Bone Spring zone with dedicated acreage consisting of the E2E2 of Section 23.
Thunderball 23W Fed Com #101H
To be drilled from a proposed surface hole location in the NW4NE4 of Section 26-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NW4NE4 of Section 23-19S-34E. The well will have a target interval within the Bone Spring formation, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of ~9,660' to a Measured Depth of approximately 14,670'. This well will target the 1st Bone Spring zone with dedicated acreage consisting of the W2E2 of Section 23.
Thunderball 23W Fed Com #301H
To be drilled from a proposed surface hole location in the NW4NE4
of Section 26-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NW4NE4 of Section 23-19S-34E. The well will have a target interval within the Bone Spring formation, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of~ 10,840' to a Measured Depth of approximately 15,850'. This well will target the 3rd Bone Spring zone with dedicated acreage consisting of the W2E2 of Section 23.
20. 22115 Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc, for compulsory pooling in Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interests within the WC-025 G-09 S203435D; Wolfcamp Pool (Pool Code 98247) underlying the E/2 of Section 23, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM Lea County, New Mexico, on the following wells listed below. These wells are located approximately 16 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
Thunderball 23E Fed Com #402H
To be drilled from a proposed surface hole location in the NW4NE4 of Section 26-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NE4NE4 of Section 23-19S-34E. The well will have a target interval within the Wolfcamp formation, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of ~10,940' to a Measured Depth of approximately 15,950'. This well will target the Wolfcamp formation with dedicated acreage consisting of the E2E2 of Section 23.
Thunderball 23W Fed Com #401H
To be drilled from a proposed surface hole location in the NW4NE4 of Section 26-19S-34E and a proposed bottom hole location in the NW4NE4 of Section 23-19S-34E. The well will have a target interval within the Wolfcamp formation, drilled horizontally with a Total Vertical Depth of ~10,940' to a Measured Depth of approximately 15,950'. This well will target the Wolfcamp formation with dedicated acreage consisting of the W2E2 of Section 23.
21. 21387 Application of Marathon Oil Permian LLC for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit underlying the S/2 of Sections 5 and 6, Township 23 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Decimus 5 WXY Fed Com 1H and Decimus 5 WXY Fed Com 2H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The producing area for these wells will be unorthodox. 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 Marathon as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells, and allowing a one year period between when the wells are drilled and when the first well is completed. Said area is located approximately 4 miles Northwest of Loving, New Mexico.
22. 21683 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 16 and 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be dedicated to the proposed initial Cimarron 1621 Fed Com #131H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 16 to a bottom hole location in SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 21. The completed interval of the well will comply with standard setback requirements for oil wells. 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, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is located approximately 22 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
23. 21685 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 16 and 21, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be dedicated to the proposed initial Cimarron 1621 Fed Com #201H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 16 to a bottom hole location in SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 21. The completed interval of the well will comply with Statewide setbacks for oil wells. 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, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is located approximately 22 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
24. 21994 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2N/2 of Section 33 and N/2N/2 of Section 34, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 201H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 34. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12-1/2 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
25. 21995 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2N/2 of Section 33 and S/2N/2 of Section 34, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 202H, with a first take point in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 34. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12-1/2 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
26. 22000 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2S/2 of Section 33 and N/2S/2 of Section 34, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 203H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 34. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
27. 22001 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2S/2 of Section 33 and S/2S/2 of Section 34, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 204H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 34. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
28. 22002 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2N/2 of Section 33 and N/2N/2 of Section 34, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the following two initial wells: (i) Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 121H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 34; and (ii) Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 135H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 34. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12-1/2 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
29. 22003 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2N/2 of Section 33 and S/2N/2 of Section 34, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the following two initial wells: (i) Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 122H, with a first take point in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 34; and (ii) Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 136H, with a first take point in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 34. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12-1/2 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
30. 22004 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2S/2 of Section 33 and N/2S/2 of Section 34, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the following two initial wells: (i) the Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 123H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 34; and (ii) the Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 137H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 34. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
31. 22005 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2S/2 of Section 33 and S/2S/2 of Section 34, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the following two initial wells: (i) the Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 124H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 34; and (ii) the Medford 3334 Fed. Com. Well No. 138H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 33 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 34. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
32. 22006 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2N/2 of Section 28 and N/2N/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 201H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 13 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
33. 22008 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2N/2 of Section 28 and S/2N/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 202H, with a first take point in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 13 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
34. 22009 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2S/2 of Section 28 and N/2S/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 203H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12-1/2 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
35. 22010 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2S/2 of Section 28 and S/2S/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 204H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12-1/2 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
36. 22011 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2N/2 of Section 28 and N/2N/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the following two initial wells: (i) the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 121H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 27; and (ii) (i) the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 135H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 13 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
37. 22012 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2N/2 of Section 28 and S/2N/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the following two initial wells: (i) the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 122H, with a first take point in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 27; and (ii) the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 136H, with a first take point in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 13 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
38. 22013 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2S/2 of Section 28 and N/2S/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the following two initial wells: (i) the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 123H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 27; and (ii) the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 137H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12-1/2 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
39. 22014 Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2S/2 of Section 28 and S/2S/2 of Section 27, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the following two initial wells: (i) the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 124H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 27; and (ii) the Ed Drake Fed. Com. Well No. 138H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 28 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 12-1/2 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
40. 22103 (formerly Case 21684): Amended Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 480-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 16, 21 and 28, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be dedicated to the proposed initial Cimarron 1628 Fed Com #132H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 16 to a bottom hole location in SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 28. 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, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is located approximately 22 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
41. 22104 (formerly Case 21686): Amended Application of Matador Production Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a standard 480-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 16, 21 and 28, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be dedicated to the proposed initial Cimarron 1628 Fed Com #206H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 16 to a bottom hole location in SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 28. 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, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is located approximately 22 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
42. 22618 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 28 and 33, Township 20 South, Range 35 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Charlie K.S. State Com #111H and the Charlie K.S. State Com #131H wells to be drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 of Section 33. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 17.5 miles Southwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
43. 22619 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 28 and 33, Township 20 South, Range 35 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Charlie K.S. State Com #112H and the Charlie K.S. State Com #132H wells to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 of Section 33. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 17.5 miles Southwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
44. 22620 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Sections 28 and 33, Township 20 South, Range 35 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Charlie K.S. State Com #113H and the Charlie K.S. State Com #133H wells to be drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 of Section 33. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 17.5 miles Southwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
45. 22621 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Sections 28 and 33, Township 20 South, Range 35 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Charlie K.S. State Com #114H, the Charlie K.S. State Com #124H and the Charlie K.S. State Com #134H wells to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 of Section 33. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 17.5 miles Southwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
46. 22745 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Sections 4 and 9, Township 20 South, Range 33 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Silver Federal Com 114H and the Silver Federal Com 124H wells to be drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 SE/4 of Section 9 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 of Section 4. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 4 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
47. 22746 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Sections 4 and 9, Township 20 South, Range 33 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Silver Federal Com 403H and the Silver Federal Com 504H wells to be drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SE/4 of Section 9 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 of Section 4. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 4 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
48. 22747 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Sections 16 and 21, Township 20 South, Range 33 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Pony Express Federal Com 403H, the Pony Express Federal Com 504H and the Pony Express Federal Com 603H wells to be drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NE/4 of Section 16 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 of Section 21. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 4 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
49. 22748 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Sections 16 and 21, Township 20 South, Range 33 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Pony Express Federal Com 404H, the Pony Express Federal Com 505H and the Pony Express Federal Com 604H wells to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NE/4 of Section 16 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 of Section 21. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 4 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
50. 22875 (formerly Case 22052): Application of Matador Production Company to Amend Order R-21811 to Add Additional Pooled Parties, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division amending Order R-21811 (issued in Case 22052) to add additional mineral owners to the terms of the pooling order. Order R-21811 pooled uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation [Malaga; Bone Spring Pool (42780)] underlying a standard 320-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Sections 14 and 15, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This standard horizonal well spacing unit is currently dedicated to the Bubba Burton Com #111H well (API No. 30-015-48081) and the Bubba Burton Com #121H well (API No. 30-015-48082). This area is located near Malaga, New Mexico.
51. 22876 (formerly Case 22053): Application of Matador Production Company to Amend Order R-21812 to Add Additional Pooled Parties, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division amending Order R-21812 (issued in Case 22053) to add additional mineral owners to the terms of the pooling order. Order R-21812 pooled uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation [Malaga; Bone Spring Pool (42780)] underlying a standard 320-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 N/2 of Sections 14 and 15, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This standard horizonal well spacing unit is currently dedicated to the Ken Wilson Com #112H well (API No. 30-015-48103) and the Ken Wilson Com #122H well (API No. 30-015-48106). This area is located near Malaga, New Mexico.
52. 22161 Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2W/2 of Section 18 and the W/2W/2 of Section 19, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to (a) the Spanish Bay 18/19 B1DM Fed. Com. Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of 18 and a last take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 19, and (b) the Spanish Bay 18/19 B2DM Fed. Com. Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of 18 and a last take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 19. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the wells. The unit is located approximately 14-1/2 miles south-southeast of Maljamar, New Mexico.
53. 22162 Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2W/2 of Section 18 and the E/2W/2 of Section 19, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to (a) the Spanish Bay 18/19 B1CN Fed. Com. Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the NE/4NW/4 of 18 and a last take point in the SE/4SW/4 of Section 19, and (b) the Spanish Bay 18/19 B2CN Fed. Com. Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the NE/4NW/4 of 18 and a last take point in the SE/4SW/4 of Section 19. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the wells. The unit is located approximately 14-1/2 miles south-southeast of Maljamar, New Mexico.
54. 22163 Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Section 18 and the W/2E/2 of Section 19, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to (a) the Spanish Bay 18/19 B1BO Fed. Com. Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the NW/4NE/4 of 18 and a last take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 19, and (b) the Spanish Bay 18/19 B2BO Fed. Com. Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the NW/4NE/4 of 18 and a last take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 19. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the wells. The unit is located approximately 15 miles south-southeast of Maljamar, New Mexico.
55. 22164 Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2E/2 of Section 18 and the E/2E/2 of Section 19, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to (a) the Spanish Bay 18/19 B1AP Fed. Com. Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the NE/4NE/4 of 18 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 19, and (b) the Spanish Bay 18/19 B2AP Fed. Com. Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the NE/4NE/4 of 18 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 19. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the wells. The unit is located approximately 15 miles south-southeast of Maljamar, New Mexico.
56. 22928 Application of Oxy USA, Inc. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 480-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 1 and 12, Township 22 South, Range 32 East, and the W/2 W/2 of Section 36, Township 21 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the proposed Paw Swap 12-36 Fed Com #11H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 13, Township 22 South, Range 32 East to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 36, Township 21 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County. The completed interval of the well will comply with statewide setback requirements for oil wells. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said well, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs, and charges for supervision, designation of Applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing said well. Said area is located approximately 28 miles west of Eunice, New Mexico.
57. 22817 Notice of Violation issued to Petro Mex LLC.
58. 22024 Application of Spur Energy Partners, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within the Yeso formation in a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Section 35, Township 17 South, Range 28 East in Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to following wells:
•    Cecilia State Com 1H, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 36 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 35; and
•    Cecilia State Com 10H, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 36 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 35 (collectively the “Wells”).
The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Cecilia State Com 1H will be within 330’ of the line separating the N/2N/2 and S/2N/2 of Section 35 to allow inclusion of this acreage into a standard 320-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 Spur Energy Partners, LLC 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 2 miles east of Artesia, New Mexico.
59. 22929 Application of Tap Rock Operating, LLC for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Tap Rock Operating, LLC (“TRO”) applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests within the Bone Spring formation underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit (“Unit”) comprised of the S/2 of Sections 13 and 14, Township 25 South, Range 25 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The Unit will be dedicated to the following proposed initial wells (“Wells”) which it intends to drill simultaneously:
•    Cold Snack Federal Com #153H to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 13,
•    Cold Snack Federal Com #154H to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 13.
The completed interval for the Cold Snack Federal Com #153H will be within 330’ of the quarter-quarter line separating the N/2S/2 from the S/2S/2 of Sections 13 and 14 to allow the inclusion of this acreage into a standard 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 Tap Rock Operating, LLC as operator of the Unit and Wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Unit is located approximately 3.1 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico.
60. 22930 Application of Tap Rock Operating, LLC for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Tap Rock Operating, LLC (“TRO”) applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests within the Bone Spring formation underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit (“Unit”) comprised of the N/2 of Sections 13 and 14, Township 25 South, Range 25 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The Unit will be dedicated to the following proposed initial wells (“Wells”) which it intends to drill simultaneously:
•    Cold Snack Federal Com #151H to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 13, and
•    Cold Snack Federal Com #152H to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 13.
The completed interval for the Cold Snack Federal Com #152H will be within 330’ of the quarter-quarter line separating the N/2N/2 from the S/2N/2 of Sections 13 and 14 to allow the inclusion of this acreage into a standard 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 Tap Rock Operating, LLC as operator of the Unit and Wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Unit is located approximately 3.1 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico.
61. 22171 Application of Alpha Energy Partners, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 19 and 20, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to The Dude 19/20 Fee 201H and The Dude 19/20 Fee 202H wells (“Wells”). The Dude 19/20 201H well will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 20 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 19. The Dude 19/20 202H well will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 20 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 19. The completed intervals 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 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 1.6 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
62. 22172 Application of Alpha Energy Partners, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Sections 19 and 20, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to The Dude 19/20 Fee 203H and The Dude 19/20 Fee 204H wells (“Wells”). The Dude 19/20 Fee 203H well will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 21 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 19. The Dude 19/20 204H well will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 21 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 19. The completed intervals 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 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 1.6 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
63. 22408 Application of Alpha Energy Partners, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 19 and 20, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to The Dude 19/20 Fee 131H well (“Well”). The Well will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 20 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 19. The completed interval of the Well will be within 330’ of the line separating the N/2N/2 and S/2N/2 of Sections 19 and 20 to allow for the formation of a 640-acre standard horizontal spacing unit. The completed interval of the Well will be orthodox. 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 the operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located approximately 1.6 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
64. 22112 Application of Ascent Energy, LLC, for a Horizontal Spacing and Proration Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) creating a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 20 and 21, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation, a gas pool, underlying the unit. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Hokie Fee 701H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 21 to a bottom hole location in NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 20; and the Hokie Fee 702H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 21 to a bottom hole location in SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 20. The completed well intervals will comply with the setback requirements imposed by Special Rules for the Purple Sage Gas Pool in Order No. R-14262; also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof; overlapping spacing unit in the N/2 of Section 21 pursuant to NMAC 19.15.16.15B(9)(b); actual operating costs and charges for supervision; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the wells and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. The wells and lands are located approximately 1 mile southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
65. 22184 Application of Ascent Energy, LLC, for a Horizontal Spacing and Proration Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) creating a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 20 and 21, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, an oil pool, underlying the unit. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Hokie Fee 601H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 21 to a bottom hole location in NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 20; and the Hokie Fee No. 602H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 21 to a bottom hole location in SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 20. The well locations are orthodox, and the completed well intervals and take points will comply Statewide rules for setbacks; 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; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the wells and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. The wells and lands are located approximately 1 mile southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
66. 22409 Application of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners beginning at a depth of 9,249’ to the base of the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Section 4 and the W/2E/2 of Section 9, Township 24 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to ZN Yosemite 4 9 Fed Com 411H well, which has a surface hole location 415’ from the south line and 915’ from the east line of Section 33 and a bottom hole location in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 9. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Chevron U.S.A Inc. as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The unit is located approximately 18-1/2 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
67. 22410 Application of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2E/2 of Section 4 and the E/2NE/4 and the NE/4SE/4 of Section 9, Township 24 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to ZN Yellowstone 4 9 Fed Com 412H well, which has a surface hole location 415’ from the south line, and 890’ from the east line of Section 33 and a bottom hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 of Section 9. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Chevron U.S.A Inc. as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The unit is located approximately 18-1/2 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
68. 22411 Application of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Section 4 and the W/2E/2 of Section 9, Township 24 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to ZN Yosemite 4 9 Fed Com 616H well, which has a surface hole location 415’ from the south line and 865’ from the east line of Section 33 and a bottom hole location in the located in the SW/4 SE/4 of Section 9. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Chevron U.S.A Inc. as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The unit is located approximately 18-1/2 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
69. 22412 Application of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2E/2 of Section 4 and the E/2NE/4 and the NE/4SE/4 of Section 9, Township 24 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to ZN Yellowstone 4 9 Fed Com 618H Well, which has a surface hole location 415’ from the south line and 815’ from the east line of Section 33 and a bottom hole location in NE/4SE/4 of Section 9 and the ZN Yellowstone 4 9 Fed Com 617H Well, which has a surface hole location 415’ from the south line and 840’ from the east line of Section 33 and a bottom hole location in NE/4SE/4 of Section 9. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Chevron U.S.A Inc. as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The unit is located approximately 18-1/2 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
70. 22521 Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation in a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Section 22 and the W/2E/2 of Section 27, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Casino Royale 22-27 Well No. 201H, with a first take point in the NW/4NE/4 of Section 22 and a last take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 8-1/2 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
71. 22522 Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation in a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2E/2 of Section 22 and the E/2E/2 of Section 27, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Casino Royale 22-27 Well No. 202H, with a first take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 22 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 8-1/2 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
72. 22523 Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation in a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Section 22 and the W/2E/2 of Section 27, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Casino Royale 22-27 Well No. 501H, with a first take point in the NW/4NE/4 of Section 22 and a last take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 8-1/2 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
73. 22524 Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation in a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2E/2 of Section 22 and the E/2E/2 of Section 27, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to the Casino Royale 22-27 Well No. 502H, with a first take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 22 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 27. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 8-1/2 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
74. 22230 Application of Legacy Reserves Operating LP for a Horizontal Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) creating a standard 320-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of the W½E½ of Section 15 and W½E½ of Section 22, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, N.M.P.M, Lea County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Ruby Fed Com 501H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE¼NE¼ of Section 15, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, N.M.P.M, to a bottom hole location in the SW¼SE¼ of Section 22, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, N.M.P.M. The well is orthodox in location and the take points and lateral comply with Statewide Rules for setbacks; 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; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the well and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 3 miles southwest of Lovington, New Mexico.
75. 22231 Application of Legacy Reserves Operating LP for a Horizontal Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) creating a standard 320-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of the E½E½ of Section 15 and E½E½ of Section 22, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, N.M.P.M, Lea County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Ruby Fed Com 502H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW¼NE¼ of Section 15, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, N.M.P.M, to a bottom hole location in the SE¼SE¼ of Section 22, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, N.M.P.M. The well is orthodox in location and the take points and lateral comply with Statewide Rules for setbacks; 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; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the well and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 3 miles southwest of Lovington, New Mexico.
76. 22571 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 NE/4 of Section 30, W/2 E/2 of Section 19 and W/2 SE/4 of Section 18, Township 24 South, Range 36 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Huneke Fed Com #137H well to be drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SE/4 of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 of Section 18. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is approximately 13 miles Southeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
77. 22572 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 NE/4 of Section 30, E/2 E/2 of Section 19 and E/2 SE/4 of Section 18, Township 24 South, Range 36 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Huneke Fed Com #138H well to be drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SE/4 of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 of Section 18. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is approximately 13 miles Southeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
78. 22573 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 NE/4 of Section 30, W/2 E/2 of Section 19 and W/2 SE/4 of Section 18, Township 24 South, Range 36 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Huneke Fed Com #213H well to be drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SE/4 of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 of Section 18. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is approximately 13 miles Southeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
79. 22574 Application of Matador Production Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 NE/4 of Section 30, E/2 E/2 of Section 19 and E/2 SE/4 of Section 18, Township 24 South, Range 36 East (NMPM), Lea County New Mexico. The above-referenced unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Huneke Fed Com #214H well to be drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SE/4 of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 of Section 18. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is approximately 13 miles Southeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
80. 22093 Amended Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company amends the application filed in Case 22007 to seek an order (1) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation [Purple Sage; Wolfcamp, (Gas) Pool (98220)] underlying a 640-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 22 and 21, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico, and (2) approving an overlapping horizontal well spacing unit for the N/2 of Section 2. The unit will be initially dedicated to the (a) Papa Grande 22/21 WOAD Fee Well No. lH, with a first take point in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 22 and a last take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 21; and (b) Papa Grande 22/21 W0HE Fee Well No. lH, with a first take point in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 22 and a last take point in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 21. This proposed unit will overlap an existing spacing unit for the Walterthon No. 1 (API No. 30-015-31797), a vertical well drilled by Marbob Energy Corporation in 2001 in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 21. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells, the allocation of the cost thereof, the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and the imposition of 200% charge for risk involved in drilling, completing and equipping each well. The unit is located approximately 2-1/2 miles north-northwest of Otis, New Mexico.
81. 22349 Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 21 and 22, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Said horizontal spacing unit is to be dedicated to the proposed initial Papa Grande 22/21 B3AD Fee #1H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 22, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 21. The completed interval for the proposed Papa Grande 22/21 B3AD Fee #1H well will remain within 330 feet of the quarter-quarter line separating the N/2 N/2 from the S/2 N/2 of Sections 21 and 22, to allow inclusion of this acreage into 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 cost thereof, the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately just outside the city of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
82. 21568 Application of Tap Rock Resources, LLC for a compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Tap Rock Resources, LLC seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Section 4 and the W/2E/2 of Section 9, Township 24 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to The Contest Fed. Com. Well No. 143H, which has a first take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 9 and a last take point in the NW/4NE/4 of Section 4. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Tap Rock Operating, LLC as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The unit is located approximately 18-1/2 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
83. 21572 Application of Tap Rock Resources, LLC for a compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Tap Rock Resources, LLC seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2E/2 of Section 4 and the E/2NE/4 and NE/4SE/4 of Section 9, Township 24 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to The Contest Fed. Com. Well No. 144H, which has a first take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 9 and a last take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 4. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Tap Rock Operating, LLC as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The unit is located approximately 18-1/2 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
84. 22653 Application of Tap Rock Resources, LLC for compulsory pooling and approval of a non-standard spacing and proration unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Tap Rock Resources, LLC seeks an order pooling all mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a non-standard (proximity tract) horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Section 4 and the NE/4, N/2SE/4, and SW/4SE/4 of Section 9, Township 24 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to: (a) The Contest Fed. Com. Well No. 203H, with a first take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 9 and a last take point in the NW/4NE/4 of Section 4; (b) The Contest Fed. Com. Well No. 208H, with a first take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 9 and a last take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 4; and (c) The Contest Fed. Com. Well No. 216H, with a first take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 9 and a last take point in the NW/4NE/4 of Section 4. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Tap Rock Operating, LLC as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, and equipping the wells. Applicant also seeks approval of the non-standard spacing and proration unit. The unit is located approximately 18-1/2 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
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