Failure to timely file a complete pre-hearing statement may cause the Hearing Examiner to continue the hearing and/or impose sanctions up to and including the exclusion
of late-filed evidence. Evidentiary objections must be filed no later than 48 hours before the hearing. Rulings on the objections will be addressed as a preliminary
matter when the case is called.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or
participate in a hearing, contact Freya.Tschantz@emnrd.nm.gov, or the New Mexico Relay Network at 1-800-659-1779,
no later than 10 days prior to the hearing.
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26000
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Application of MRC Hat Mesa, LLC for Approval of a Standard Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 320-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the W/2 E/2 of Sections 9 and 16, Township 21 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico; and (b) pooling the uncommitted interest owners in this acreage. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced spacing unit to the proposed B Byerley State Com 113H and B Byerley State Com 127H wells, both to be horizontally drilled from surface locations the NW/4 NE/4 of Section 9, with first take points in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 9, and last take points in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 16. This proposed standard horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation:
? A 160-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Section 16 in the Bone Spring formation dedicated to the Boone 16 State Com 2H well, operated by COG Operating, LLC (“COG”) (API No. 30-025-41049).
Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed wells. The subject area is located approximately 24 miles northwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
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26001
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Application of MRC Hat Mesa, LLC for Approval of a Standard Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 320-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the E/2 E/2 of Sections 9 and 16, Township 21 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico; and (b) pooling the uncommitted interest owners in this acreage. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced spacing unit to the proposed B Byerley State Com 114H and B Byerley State Com 128H wells, both to be horizontally drilled from surface locations the NE/4 NE/4 of Section 9, with first take points in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 9, and last take points in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 16. This proposed standard horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation:
? A 160-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Section 16 in the Bone Spring formation dedicated to the Boone 16 State Com 1H well, operated by COG Operating, LLC (“COG”) (API No. 30-025-41200).
Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed wells. The subject area is located approximately 24 miles northwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
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26002
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Application of MRC Hat Mesa, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling the uncommitted interest owners in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the E/2 of Section 9, Township 21 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced spacing unit to the proposed B Byerley State Com 139H u-turn well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 9, with a first take point in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 9, and a last take point in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 9, T21S-R33E. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed well. The subject area is located approximately 24 miles northwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
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4.
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26060
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request to reopen cases on grounds of 19.15.4.12 D to reopen cases 24674, 25137 24837, 22536, 24963 25233 and further request as motion for the joinder of the cases 24674, 25137 24837, 22536, 24963 25233 for being under
Rule 18 Joinder of Claims, the joinder of the mentioned cases that involve the same parties
in different pooled units of the same project areas that share the same legal actions or
transaction, as allowed under federal rules of civil procedure.
This enables efficient resolution of related matters.
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26123
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Application of Red River Energy Partners II, LLC for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico: Red River Energy Partners II, LLC (“Applicant”) has filed an application with the Oil Conservation Division for an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2S/2 of Section 29 and the N/2S/2 of Section 30, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico (the “Unit). Applicant proposes to drill the following well in the Unit to test the Bone Spring formation: The Jeb 29/30 Fed. Com. Well No.503H, with a first take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 29 and a last take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 30. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well, and the allocation of the cost thereof among the well’s working interest owners, designation of Parish Operating, LLC as operator of the well and the Unit, approval of actual operating charges and costs charged for supervision, together with a provision adjusting the rates pursuant to the COPAS accounting procedure, and setting a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well in the event a working interest owner elects not to participate in the well. The Unit is located approximately 8-1/2 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26124
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Application of Red River Energy Partners II, LLC for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico: Red River Energy Partners II, LLC (“Applicant”) has filed an application with the Oil Conservation Division for an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2S/2 of Section 29 and the S/2S/2 of Section 30, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico (the “Unit). Applicant proposes to drill the following well in the Unit to test the Bone Spring formation: The Jeb 29/30 Fed. Com. Well No.504H, with a first take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 29 and a last take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 30. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well, and the allocation of the cost thereof among the well’s working interest owners, designation of Parish Operating, LLC as operator of the well and the Unit, approval of actual operating charges and costs charged for supervision, together with a provision adjusting the rates pursuant to the COPAS accounting procedure, and setting a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well in the event a working interest owner elects not to participate in the well. The Unit is located approximately 8-1/2 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26125
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Application of Red River Energy Partners II, LLC for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico: Red River Energy Partners II, LLC (“Applicant”) has filed an application with the Oil Conservation Division for an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Section 29 and the S/2 of Section 30, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico (the “Unit). Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the Unit to test the Wolfcamp formation: (a) Jeb 29/30 Fed. Com. Well No.703H, with a first take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 29 and a last take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 30, and (b) The Jeb 29/30 Fed. Com. Well No.704H, with a first take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 29 and a last take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 30. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells, and the allocation of the cost thereof among the wells’ working interest owners, designation of Parish Operating, LLC as operator of the wells and the Unit, approval of actual operating charges and costs charged for supervision, together with a provision adjusting the rates pursuant to the COPAS accounting procedure, and setting a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells in the event a working interest owner elects not to participate in the wells. The Unit is located approximately 8-1/2 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26136
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Application of Coterra Energy Operating Co. for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interest within the Bone Spring formation, underlying an 800-acre, more or less, standard horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Sections 14 and 23, and the NE/4 of Section 26, located in Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico (the “Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following well (the “Well”): Chile Federal Com 224H well, which will be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location 320’ FNL and 1,246’ FEL of Section 14, to a bottom hole location 2,554’ FNL and 1,040’ FEL of Section 26, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The completed interval of the Well will be orthodox and remain within 330 feet of the adjoining quarter-quarter section tracts, allowing inclusion of these proximity tracts within the proposed Unit under NMAC 19.15.16.15(B)(4). Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Well and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Well and Unit, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well against any working interest owner who does not voluntarily participate. The Well is located approximately 22 miles southwest of Lovington, New Mexico.
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26137
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CASE NO. : Application of Avant Operating II, LLC for approval of a non-standard horizontal spacing unit, compulsory pooling, and to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation, [Pool WC-015 G-03 S192703I; BONE SPRING (Pool Code: 98239)], within a non-standard 715.53-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 1-4, S/2N/2, and the N/2S/2 of irregular Section 3, and Lots 1-2, S/2 NE/4, and the N/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 4, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: the Remington 3 4 Federal Com #501H and the Remington 3 4 Federal Com #601H wells, with proposed surface hole locations in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of irregular Section 3, and proposed bottom hole locations in the NW/4 NE/4 equivalent (Lot 2) of irregular Section 4; the Remington 3 4 Federal Com #502H and the Remington 3 4 Federal Com #602H wells, with proposed surface hole locations in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of irregular Section 3, and proposed bottom hole locations in the SW/4 NE/4 (Unit G) of irregular Section 4; and the Remington 3 4 Federal Com #503H and the Remington 3 4 Federal Com #603H wells with proposed surface hole locations in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of irregular Section 3, and proposed bottom hole locations in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of irregular Section 4. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. Applicant also seeks approval of an overlapping spacing unit, to the extent necessary, as the proposed spacing unit will partially overlap the following spacing unit: a 240.00-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Secretariat 3 Federal Com 501H well (API: 30-015-44291), operated by EOG Resources, Inc., located in the E/2 SE/4 of Section 3 and the E/2 E/2 of Section 10, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, Eddy Co., New Mexico. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Avant Operating II, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 13 miles southeast of Artesia, New Mexico.
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26138
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CASE NO. : Application of Avant Operating II, LLC for compulsory pooling, and to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation, [Pool WC-015 G-03 S192703I; BONE SPRING (Pool Code: 98239)], within a 320.00-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 S/2 of irregular Sections 3 and 4, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: the Remington 3 4 Federal Com #504H well and the Remington 3 4 Federal Com #604H well with proposed surface hole locations in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of irregular Section 3, and proposed bottom hole locations in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of irregular Section 4. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. Applicant also seeks approval of an overlapping spacing unit, to the extent necessary, as the proposed spacing unit will partially overlap the following spacing unit: a 240.00-acre spacing unit dedicated to the Secretariat 3 Federal Com 501H well (API: 30-015-44291), operated by EOG Resources, Inc., located in the E/2 SE/4 of Section 3 and the E/2 E/2 of Section 10, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, Eddy Co., New Mexico. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Avant Operating II, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 13 miles southeast of Artesia, New Mexico.
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26146
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Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 640.85-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp (Purple Sage; Wolfcamp [98220]) formation underlying Lots 3-4, S/2 NW/4, and SW/4 (W/2 equivalent) of irregular Section 3 and the W/2 of Section 10, Township 24 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico; and (b) pooling the uncommitted interest owners in this acreage. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced spacing unit to the proposed Tony La Russa State Com 200H well, to be horizontally drilled a surface location in Lot 4 (NW/4 NW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 3, with a first take point in Lot 3 (NE/4 NW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 3, and a last take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 10. This proposed standard horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing horizontal well spacing units in the Wolfcamp formation:
• A 640.85-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the W/2 of Sections 3 and 10 in the Wolfcamp formation dedicated to the Tony La Russa 0310 State Com 225H well, operated by Matador Production Company (“Matador”) (API No. 30-015-49520);
• A 640.85-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the W/2 of Sections 3 and 10 in the Wolfcamp formation dedicated to the Tony La Russa 0310 State Com 226H well, operated by Matador (API No. 30-015- 49601);
• A 320.85-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the W/2 of Section 3 in the Wolfcamp formation dedicated to the Tony La Russa 0310 State Com 201H well, operated by Matador (API No. 30-015- 45964); and
• A 320.85-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the W/2 of Section 3 in the Wolfcamp formation dedicated to the Tony La Russa 0310 State Com 202H well, operated by Matador (API No. 30-015- 45965).
Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the proposed well. The subject area is located approximately 6.5 miles northwest of Malaga, New Mexico.
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25860
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in a non-standard 2,560-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying All of Sections 27, 28, 29, and the E/2, E/2 W/2 and Lots 1-4 (All equivalent) of irregular Section 30, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed McKittrick Draw 27/30 Federal Com 521H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27, to a bottomhole location in Lot 1 (NW/4 NW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 30; McKittrick Draw 27/30 Federal Com 523H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27, to a bottomhole location in Lot 2 (SW/4 NW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 30; and McKittrick Draw 27/30 Federal Com 526H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27, to a bottomhole location in Lot 3 (SW/4 SW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 30. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 3 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25862
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in a standard 1,280-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying the N/2 of Sections 27, 28, 29, and NE/4, E/2 NW/4, and Lots 1 & 2 (N/2 equivalent), Township 22 South, Range 26 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed McKittrick Draw 27/30 Federal Com 711H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27, to a bottomhole location in Lot 1 (NW/4 NW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 30; and McKittrick Draw 27/30 Federal Com 713H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27, to a bottomhole location in Lot 2 (SW/4 NW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 30. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 3 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25863
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in a standard 1,280-acre, more or less, well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying the S/2 of Sections 27, 28, 29, and SE/4, E/2 SW/4, and Lots 3 & 4 (S/2 equivalent) of irregular Section 30, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed McKittrick Draw 27/30 Federal Com 715H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27, to a bottomhole location in Lot 3 (NW/4 SW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 30; and McKittrick Draw 27/30 Federal Com 717H well, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27, to a bottomhole location in Lot 4 (SW/4 SW/4 equivalent) of irregular Section 30. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, the operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator of the proposed spacing unit, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 3 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26049
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Application of WPX Energy Permian, LLC., for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a standard 640-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 27 and 28, in Township 22 South, Range 26 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 601H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 27; Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 602H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 27; Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 801H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 27; and Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 802H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 27. The wells are unorthodox in their locations, as the take points do not comply with setback requirements under Order No. R-14262. Applicant will seek administrative approval with the Division for the nonstandard locations. 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 3 to 4 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26050
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Application of WPX Energy Permian, LLC., for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying a standard 640-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 27 and 28, in Township 22 South, Range 26 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 121H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 28 to an approximate bottom hole location in or near the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 27; Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 122H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 28 to an approximate bottom hole location in or near the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 27; Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 221H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 28 to an approximate bottom hole location in or near the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 27; and the Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 222H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 28 to an approximate bottom hole location in or near the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 27. The wells are orthodox in their locations; the take points and completed intervals will comply with setback requirements under statewide rules. Applicant will be utilizing a proximity well, the 222H Well, and proximity tracts to create the larger standard unit. 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 3 to 4 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26051
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Application of WPX Energy Permian, LLC., for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying a standard 640-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Sections 27 and 28, in Township 22 South, Range 26 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 123H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 28 to an approximate bottom hole location in or near the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27; Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 124H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 28 to an approximate bottom hole location in or near the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 27; Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 223H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 28 to an approximate bottom hole location in or near the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27; and Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 224H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 28 to an approximate bottom hole location in or near the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 27. The wells are orthodox in their locations; the take points and completed intervals will comply with setback requirements under statewide rules. Applicant will be utilizing a proximity well, the 123H Well, and proximity tracts to create the larger standard unit. 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 3 to 4 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26052
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Application of WPX Energy Permian, LLC., for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a standard 640-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Sections 27 and 28, in Township 22 South, Range 26 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 603H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27; Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 604H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 27; Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 803H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 27; and Ranger 28-27 Fed Com 804H Well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 27. The wells are unorthodox in their locations, as the take points do not comply with setback requirements under Order No. R-14262. Applicant will seek administrative approval with the Division for the nonstandard locations. 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 3 to 4 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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26186
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Application of Avant Operating II, LLC for approval of a non-standard spacing unit and compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division approving a non-standard 1280.00-acre, more or less, Pennsylvanian horizontal spacing unit and pooling all uncommitted interests in all of Sections 15 and 22, Township 15 South, Range 36 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: Big Al 22 15 State Com #821H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 22, and a proposed last take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 15; Big Al 22 15 State Com #822H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 22, and a proposed last take point in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 15; Big Al 22 15 State Com #823H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 22, and a proposed last take point in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 15; and Big Al 22 15 State Com #824H well with a proposed surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 22, and a proposed last take point in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 15. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Avant Operating II, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 5 miles northeast of Lovington, New Mexico.
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Application of DJR Operating, LLC for (1) the creation of the White Crow Unit, effective May 1, 2026; (2) to amend Order No. R-13931, as amended, to freeze the existing Blanco Wash Unit, effective May 1, 2026; (3) to amend Order No. R-14090, as amended, to freeze the existing Crow Canyon Unit, effective May 1, 2026; (4) to expand the Blanco Wash Manco (Oil) Pool to include the proposed White Crow Unit and Crow Canyon Wash Unit Areas; and (5) to contract the Crow Canyon Unit; Mancos Pool outside the proposed White Crow Unit and Crow Canyon Unit Areas, San Juan County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order (1) seeking the creation of the proposed White Crow Unit, effective May 1, 2026; (2) amending Order No. R-13931, as amended, to freeze the existing Blanco Wash Unit to existing wells and production, effective May 1, 2026; (3) amending Order No. R-14090, as amended, to freeze the existing Crow Canyon Unit to existing wells and production, effective May 1, 2026; (4) expanding the Blanco Wash Mancos (Oil) Pool to include the proposed White Crow Unit area and the existing Canyon Crow Unit area; and (5) contracting the Crow Canyon Unit; Mancos Pool outside the boundaries of the proposed White Crow Unit area and the existing Canyon Crow Unit area. The proposed White Crow Canyon Unit includes Federal, Allotted Indian, State and fee lands situated in:
Township 25 North, Range 8 West
Section 25: Lots 1-8, S/2 (All)
Section 26: All
Section 27: All
Section 28: All
Section 32: NW/4, S/2 NE/4, N/2 S/2, S/2 SE/4 (All)
Section 33: All
Section 34: All
Section 35: All
Section 36: N/2, SE/4, SE/4 SW/4
Township 24 North, Range 8 West
Section 3: Lots 1-4, S/2 N/2, S/2 (All)
Section 4: Lots 5-12, S/2 (All)
Section 5: Lots 1-4, S/2 N/2, S/2 (All)
Section 6: Lots 1-7, S/2 NE/4, SE/4 NW/4, E/2 SW/4, SE/4 (All)
Section 7: Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2, E/2 (All)
Section 8: All
Section 9: All
Section 10: All
Section 15: N/2
Section 16: All
Section 17: All
Section 18: Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2, E/2 (All)
Section 19: Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2, E/2 (All)
Section 20: All
Section 21: All
Section 27: S/2
Section 28: All
Section 29: All
Section 30: Lots 1-4, E/2 W/2, E/2 (All)
Section 34: NE/4
Township 24 North, Range 9 West
Section 1: Lots 1-4, S/2 N/2, S/2 (All)
Section 2: Lots 1-2, S/2 NE/4, SE/4 (E/2)
Section 4: Lots 3-4, S/2 NW/4, SW/4 (W/2)
Section 5: Lots 1-4, S/2 N/2, S/2 (All)
Sections 8-17: All
Section 20: All
Section 21: N/2
Section 22: N/2
Section 23: N/2
Section 24: All
The proposed unitized interval includes all oil and gas in the interval from 100 feet below the stratigraphic equivalent of the top of the Mancos Shale (base of the Mesa Verde Group) at a true vertical depth of approximately 4,440 feet, down to the stratigraphic equivalent of the base of the Greenhorn Limestone, as defined at a true vertical depth of approximately 6,152 feet, as shown on the log run on March 22, 2012, on the Escrito P16 2409 Well No. 1H (API No. 30-045-35313) located in Section 16, Township 24 North, Range 9 West, NMPM, San Juan County, New Mexico. DJR also seeks an order expanding the Blanco Wash Mancos (Oil) Pool to coincide with the proposed White Crow Unit area and the existing Crow Canyon Unit area, and contracting the Crow Canyon Unit; Mancos Pool outside the exterior boundaries of the proposed White Crow Unit area and the existing Crow Canyon Unit area. The existing Blanco Wash Unit and Crow Canyon Wash Unit will be frozen, such that no additional wells or new production will be committed to those units as of May 1, 2026. The subject acreage is located approximately 5 miles south of Nageezi, New Mexico.
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