OCD Permitting

PRELIMINARY DOCKET: OCD Special Hearing for November 20, 2024

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. 24457 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling and, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 459.56-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of irregular Sections 18, 19, and 30 (W/2 W/2 equivalent), Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. Franklin also seeks, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Rope State Com 301H and Rope State Com 601H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 18. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The proposed horizontal spacing unit will partially overlap with a Bone Spring spacing unit dedicated to a 153.24-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of irregular Section 19 (W/2 W/2 equivalent), dedicated to Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC’s Ironhouse 19 State Com #004H well (API 30-025-41245). 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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
2. 24459 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling and, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 960-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Sections 18, 19, and 30, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. Franklin also seeks, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Rope State Com 303H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 18; and Rope State Com 304H and Rope State Com 604H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 18. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The completed interval for the Rope State Com 303H well is expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit under Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(1)(b) NMAC. The proposed horizontal spacing unit will partially overlap with the following existing Bone Spring spacing units:
•    A 40-acre spacing unit comprised of the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 18, dedicated to Mack Energy Corporation’s Leo State #001H well (API 30-025-40243);
•    A 40-acre vertical spacing unit comprised of the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 18, dedicated to Mack Energy Corporation’s Leo State #007H well (API 30-025-41033);
•    A 40-acre vertical spacing unit comprised of the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 18, dedicated to Mack Energy Corporation’s Black Jack State #002H well (API 30-025-41134);
•    A 40-acre vertical spacing unit comprised of the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 18, dedicated to Mack Energy Corporation’s Black Jack State #001H well (API 30-025-40533);
•    A 40-acre vertical spacing unit comprised of the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 18, dedicated to Mack Energy Corporation’s Black Jack State #003H well (API 30-025-41748);
•    A 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Section 19, dedicated to Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC’s Ironhouse 19 State Com #003H well (API 30-025-41050);
•    A 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Section 19, dedicated to Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC’s Ironhouse 19 State Com #002H well (API 30-025-41094);
•    A 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Section 30, dedicated to Matador Production Company’s Albatross State Com #002H well (API 30-025-41544); and
•    A 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Section 30, dedicated to Matador Production Company’s Albatross State Com #001H well (API 30-025-41809).
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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
3. 24778 Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 313.68-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of W2 of irregular Section 30, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted interests in this horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Airstrip State Com 110H and Airstrip State Com 130H “u-turn” wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW4 of Section 30, with first take points in the NE4NW4 (Unit C) and last take points in the NW4NW4 equivalent (Lot 1) of irregular Section 30.
    This spacing unit will overlap the following proposed spacing units:
•    A 307.96-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2W2 equivalent of irregular Sections 30 and 31 to be dedicated to Applicant’s proposed Airstrip State Com 121H well.
•    A 320-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2W2 of Sections 30 and 31 to be dedicated to Applicant’s proposed Airstrip State Com 122H well.
Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the wells. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
4. 24479 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling and, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 480-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 18, 19, and 30, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. Franklin also seeks, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Rope State Com 302H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 18; and Rope State Com 602H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 18. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The proposed horizontal spacing unit will partially overlap with a Bone Spring spacing unit dedicated to a 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Section 19, dedicated to Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC’s Ironhouse 19 State Com #001H well (API 30-025-40676). 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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
5. 24779 Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 320-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of the E2 of Section 30, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted interests in this horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Airstrip State Com 119H “u-turn” well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the NW4NE4 (Unit B) and a last take point in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 30. This proposed horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing or proposed spacing units in the Bone Spring formation:
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of E2E2 of Section 30 dedicated to the Albatross State Com 1H well (30-025-41809) operated by Matador Production Company and assigned to the Airstrip; Bone Spring [960].
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of W2E2 of Section 30, dedicated to the Albatross State Com 2H (30-025-41544) operated by Matador Production Company and assigned to the Airstrip; Bone Spring [960].
•    A proposed 320-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2E2 of Sections 30 and 31 to be dedicated to Applicant’s proposed Airstrip State Com 123H well.
    Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
6. 24780 Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 307.96-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of W2W2 equivalent of irregular Sections 30 and 31, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted interests in this horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Airstrip State Com 121H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the NW4NW4 equivalent (Lot 1) of irregular Section 30 and a last take point in the SW4SW4 equivalent (Lot 4) of irregular Section 31. This proposed horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing or proposed spacing units:
•    An existing 154.28-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2W2 equivalent (Lots 1-4) of irregular Section 31, dedicated to the Airstrip 31-18S-35E RN State Com 111H (API: 30-025-45025) and Airstrip 31-18S-35E RN State Com 131H (API: 30-025-44509) wells operated by Matador Production Company and assigned to the Airstrip; Bone Spring [960].
•    A proposed 313.68-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W2 equivalent of irregular Section 30 to be dedicated to Applicant’s proposed Airstrip State Com 110H and 130H “u-turn” wells.
Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
7. 24781 Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 320-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of the E2W2 of Sections 30 and 31, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted interests in this horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Airstrip State Com 122H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the NE4NW4 (Unit C) of Section 30 and a last take point in the SE4SW4 (Unit N) of Section 31. This proposed horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing or proposed spacing units:
•    160-acre spacing unit comprised of E2W2 of Section 31, dedicated to the Airstrip 31-18S-35E RN State Com 132H (API: 30-025-43816) operated by Matador Production Company and assigned to the Airstrip; Bone Spring [960].
•    A proposed 313.68-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W2 equivalent of irregular Section 30 to be dedicated to Applicant’s proposed Airstrip State Com 110H and 130H “u-turn” wells.
Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
8. 24782 Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 320-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of the W2E2 of Sections 30 and 31, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted interests in this horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Airstrip State Com 123H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the NW4NE4 (Unit B) of Section 30 and a last take point in the SW4SE4 (Unit O) of Section 31. This proposed horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing or proposed spacing units in the Bone Spring formation:
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of W2E2 of Section 30, dedicated to the Albatross State Com 2H (30-025-41544) operated by Matador Production Company and assigned to the Airstrip; Bone Spring [960].
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of W2E2 of Section 31, dedicated to the Airstrip 31-18S-35E RN State Com 133H (30-025-44323) operated by Matador Production Company and assigned to the Airstrip; Bone Spring [960].
•    A proposed 320-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2 of Section 30 to be dedicated to Applicant’s proposed Airstrip State Com 119H “u-turn” well.
    Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
9. 24783 Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 307.96-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of W2W2 equivalent of irregular Sections 30 and 31, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted interests in this horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Airstrip State Com 241H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the NW4NW4 equivalent (Lot 1) of irregular Section 30 and a last take point in the SW4SW4 equivalent (Lot 4) of irregular Section 31. This proposed horizontal well spacing unit will overlap an existing 154.28-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2W2 equivalent of irregular Section 31 dedicated to the Airstrip 31-18S-35E RN State Com 201H (30-025-43395) operated by Matador Production Company and assigned to the Airstrip; Wolfcamp Pool [970]. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
10. 24784 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of the E2W2 of Sections 30 and 31, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Airstrip State Com 242H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the NE4NW4 (Unit C) of Section 30 and a last take point in the SE4SW4 (Unit N) of Section 31. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
11. 24785 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of the W2E2 of Sections 30 and 31, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Airstrip State Com 243H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the NW4NE4 (Unit B) of Section 30 and a last take point in the SW4SE4 (Unit O) of Section 31. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
12. 24786 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of the E2E2 of Sections 30 and 31, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Airstrip State Com 244H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 30 and a last take point in the SE4SE4 (Unit P) of Section 31. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
13. 24787 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in a standard 305.88-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of the W2W2 equivalent of irregular Sections 18 and 19, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Shoffner State Com 241H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the SW4SW4 equivalent (Lot 4) of Section 19 and a last take point in the NW4NW4 equivalent (Lot 1) of Section 18. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
14. 24788 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of the E2W2 of Sections 18 and 19, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Shoffner State Com 242H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the SE4 SW4 (Unit N) of Section 19 and a last take point in the NE4NW4 (Unit C) of Section 18. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.

15. 24789 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of the W2E2 of Sections 18 and 19, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Shoffner State Com 243H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the SW4SE4 (Unit O) of Section 19 and a last take point in the NW4NE4 (Unit B) of Section 18. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
16. 24790 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of the E2E2 of Sections 18 and 19, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Shoffner State Com 244H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE4 of Section 30, with a first take point in the SE4SE4 (Unit P) of Section 19 and a last take point in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 18. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
17. 24898 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 320-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Sections 19 and 30, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Rope State Com 703H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 19; and Rope State Com 803H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 19. The producing area for the Rope State Com 803H well is expected to be orthodox. Franklin will apply for a non-standard location approval administratively for the Rope State Com 703H well, to the extent necessary. 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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
18. 24899 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 306.92-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of irregular Sections 19 and 30 (W/2 W/2 equivalent), Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Rope State Com 701H and Rope State Com 801H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 18. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. 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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
19. 24900 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 320-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 19 and 30, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Rope State Com 702H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit C) of Section 19; and Rope State Com 802H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit C) of Section 19. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. 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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
20. 24901 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 320-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2E/2 of Sections 19 and 30, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Rope State Com 704H and Rope State Com 804H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 19. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. 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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
21. 24366 Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 320-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of the E2 of Section 16, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in this horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Cimarron State Com 1143H and Cimarron State Com 1243H “u-turn” wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE4 of Section 16, with first take points in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 16 and last take points in the NW4NE4 (Unit B) of Section 16. This proposed horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing spacing units in the Bone Spring formation:
•    A 160-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W2E2 of Section 16 currently dedicated to the Cimarron 16 19S 34E RN State Com 133H (30-025-42979) operated by Matador Production Company in a different interval of the Bone Spring formation and assigned to the Quail Ridge; Bone Spring Pool (50460); and
•    A 160-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E2E2 of Section 16 currently dedicated to the Cimarron 16 19S 34E RN State Com 134H (30-025-42352) operated by Matador Production Company in a different interval of the Bone Spring formation and assigned to the Quail Ridge; Bone Spring Pool (50460).
Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. The subject area is located approximately 17 miles northwest of Monument, New Mexico.
22. 24178 Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. for Authorization to Drill and Operate an Infill Well Under Order No. R-14097, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. (“Applicant”) seeks authorization to drill and operate an infill well under the terms of Division Order No. R-14097. Order No. R-14097: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Quail Ridge; Bone Spring Pool (Code 50640) underlying a 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Section 16, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Cimarron 16 19S 34E RN State Well No. 133H (“Well”); and designated Matador Production Company as operator of the Unit and Well. Applicant is a pooled working interest owner under the terms of Order No. R-14097 and proposes to drill the Cimarron 16 19 34 RN State Com #101H infill well (“Infill Well”) from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 16 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 16. The Infill Well will produce from the Quail Ridge; Bone Spring Pool (Code 50640). The Wells are located approximately 25 miles east of Hobbs, New Mexico.
23. 24460 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 459.56-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of irregular Sections 18, 19, and 30 (W/2 W/2 equivalent), Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Rope State Com 701H and Rope State Com 801H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Lot 1) of Section 18. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. 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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
24. 24463 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 960-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Sections 18, 19, and 30, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Rope State Com 703H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 18; Rope State Com 704H and Rope State Com 804H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 18; and Rope State Com 803H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 18. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The completed interval for the Rope State Com 703H well is expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit under Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(1)(b) NMAC. 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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
25. 24462 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 480-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 18, 19, and 30, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Rope State Com 702H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 18; and Rope State Com 802H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Lot 4) of Section 30 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 18. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. 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 Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 19 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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