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no later than 10 days prior to the hearing.
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25487
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Application of Strata Production Co. 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 Delaware formation (FORTY NINER RIDGE; DELAWARE [24750]) in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”) comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Sections 27 and 28 , Township 23 South, Range 30 East in Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following well: Eeyore 27 28 ADL Fed Com #1H well, to be horizontally drilled from an approximate surface hole location 920' FNL & 450' FEL of Section 27, T23S-R30E, to an approximate bottom hole location 920' FNL & 100' FWL of Section 28, T23S-R30E. The first and last take points and completed interval meet the setback requirements set forth in the statewide rules for horizontal oil wells. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as Operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 13 miles East of Loving, New Mexico.
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25524
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Application of Coterra Energy Operating Co. for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted interests within a 640-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Sections 26 and 35, Township 18 South, Range 35 East and the W/2E/2 of Sections 2 and 11, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Yeti State Com #223H well, with a proposed surface hole location in the SE/4 of Section 11, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, and a proposed bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 26, Township 18 South, Range 36 East. The well will be drilled at orthodox locations. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping said well, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision while drilling and after completion, designation of Coterra Energy Operating Co. as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 16 miles West of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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3.
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25525
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Application of Coterra Energy Operating Co. 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 interests within a 640-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2E/2 of Sections 26 and 35, Township 18 South, Range 35 East and the E/2E/2 of Sections 2 and 11, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Yeti State Com #224H well, with a proposed surface hole location in the SE/4 of Section 11, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, and a proposed bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 26, Township 18 South, Range 36 East. The well will be drilled at orthodox locations. Applicant also seeks, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit. The proposed horizontal spacing unit will partially overlap with the following existing Bone Spring spacing unit dedicated to the Blue Box Federal Com 505H well, API no. 30-025-52080, which unit is comprised of the E/2SE/4 of Section 2 and the E/2E/2 of Sections 11 and 14, Township 19 South, Range 35 East and the W/2SW/4 of Section 1 and the W/2W/2 of Sections 12 and 13, Township 19 South, Range 35 East. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, and equipping said well, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision while drilling and after completion, designation of Coterra Energy Operating Co. as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 16 miles West of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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4.
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25526
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Application of Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., 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 15 and 16, all in Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Cedar Hills 15-16 State Com 332H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NW/4 (Unit F) of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 16. The Cedar Hills 15-16 State Com 332H Well, is the proximity well, positioned so the unit can include proximity tracts. The well is orthodox in its locations; the take points and completed intervals will comply with setback requirements under 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 5.4 miles North - Northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25527
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Application of Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., 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 15 and 16, all in Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Cedar Hills 15-16 State Com 335H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 16. The Cedar Hills 15-16 State Com 335H Well, is the proximity well, positioned so the unit can include proximity tracts. The well is orthodox in its locations; the take points and completed intervals will comply with setback requirements under 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 5.4 miles North-Northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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6.
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25528
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Application of Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., 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, designated as an oil pool, underlying a nonstandard 640-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 15 and 16, all in Township 21 South, Range 27 East, and S/2 of Sections 15 and 16, all in Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Cedar Hills 15-16 State Com 621H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NW/4 (Unit F) of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 16, and the Cedar Hills 15-16 State Com 622H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 NW/4 (Unit F) of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 16. The wells are orthodox in their locations; the take points and completed intervals will comply with setback requirements under statewide rules. Applicant will be applying for administrative approval of the nonstandard (NSP) 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 5.4 miles Southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25529
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Application of Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., 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, designated as an oil pool, underlying a nonstandard 640-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Sections 15 and 16, all in Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Cedar Hills 15-16 State Com 623H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 16 and the Cedar Hills 15-16 State Com 624H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 14 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 16. The wells are orthodox in their locations; the take points and completed intervals will comply with setback requirements under statewide rules. Applicant will be applying for administrative approval of the nonstandard (NSP) 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 5.4 miles North-Northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25530
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Application of Cimarex Energy Co. of Colorado, for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks for an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Section 14, all in Township 25 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed U-lateral wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Riverbend 14 Federal Com 1H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 11 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 14; the Riverbend 14 Federal Com 3H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 11 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 14; and the Riverbend 14 Federal Com 8H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 11 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 14. The wells are orthodox in their locations; the take points and completed intervals will comply with setback requirements under 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 8.5 miles north of the New Mexico – Texas state line and approximately 6.1 miles south of Malaga, New Mexico.
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25531
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Application of Cimarex Energy Co. of Colorado, for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks for an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation, designated as a gas pool, underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Section 14, all in Township 25 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed U-lateral wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Riverbend 14 Federal Com 4H Well, a gas well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 11 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 14; and the Riverbend 14 Federal Com 7H Well, a gas well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 11 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 14. The wells are unorthodox in their locations; the take points do not comply with setback requirements under the Division’s Special Rules for the Purple Sage; Wolfcamp Pool, as established in Order No. R-14262. Applicant will apply for administrative approval of 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 8.5 miles north of the New Mexico – Texas state line and approximately 6.1 miles south of Malaga, New Mexico.
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25544
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Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 953.95-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of irregular Sections 31 and 32, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, and the S/2 of Section 36, Township 21 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the Fred State Com 133H (“Well”), which will produce from a first take point located in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 32, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, to a last take point located in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 36, Township 21 South, Range 26 East. The completed interval of the Fred State Com 133H well will be located within 330’ of the quarter-quarter section line separating the N/2 S/2 and S/2 S/2 of Sections 31, 32, and 36 to allow for the creation of a 953.95-acre standard, horizontal spacing unit. The completed intervals 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 cost, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located within the city limits of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25565
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Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying 477.09-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 N/2 of irregular Sections 31 and 32, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, and the S/2 N/2 of Section 36, Township 21 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico. The Unit will be dedicated to the Fred State Com 132H (“Well”), which will produce from a first take point located in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 32, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, to a last take point located in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 36, Township 21 South, Range 26 East. The completed intervals 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 cost, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located within the city limits of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25566
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Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying 477.16-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 N/2 of irregular Sections 31 and 32, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, and the N/2 N/2 of Section 36, Township 21 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico. The Unit will be dedicated to the Fred State Com 131H (“Well”), which will produce from a first take point located in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 32, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, to a last take point located in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 36, Township 21 South, Range 26 East. The completed intervals 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 cost, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located within the city limits of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25550
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23361, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the well authorized by Order No. R-23361 (“Order”) until September 19, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24529 on September 19, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 322.51-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17 Fed Com 121H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25551
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23362, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the well authorized by Order No. R-23362 (“Order”) until September 19, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24530 on September 19, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 322.48-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the S/2 N/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17 Fed Com 122H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25552
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23363, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the well authorized by Order No. R-23363 (“Order”) until September 19, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24531 on September 19, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the N/2 S/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17 Fed Com 123H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25553
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23364, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the well authorized by Order No. R-23364 (“Order”) until September 19, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24532 on September 19, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 322.41-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the S/2 S/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17 Fed Com 124H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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17.
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25554
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23365, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the well authorized by Order No. R-23365 (“Order”) until September 19, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24533 on September 19, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 322.48-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17 Fed Com 131H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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18.
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25555
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23366, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the well authorized by Order No. R-23366 (“Order”) until September 19, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24534 on September 19, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 322.48-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the S/2 N/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17 Fed Com 132H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25556
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23367, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the well authorized by Order No. R-23367 (“Order”) until September 19, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24535 on September 19, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 322.44-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the N/2 S/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17 Fed Com 133H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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20.
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25557
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23368, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the well authorized by Order No. R-23368 (“Order”) until September 19, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24536 on September 19, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 322.41-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the S/2 S/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17 Fed Com 134H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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21.
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25558
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23303, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the wells authorized by Order No. R-23303 (“Order”) until August 28, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24511 on August 28, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 322.48-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the S/2 N/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17-18 Fed Com 202H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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22.
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25559
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23297, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the wells authorized by Order No. R-23297 (“Order”) until August 14, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24510 on August 14, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 322.51-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17-18 Fed Com 201H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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23.
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25560
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23304, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the wells authorized by Order No. R-23304 (“Order”) until August 28, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24513 on August 28, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 322.44-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the N/2 S/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17-18 Fed Com 203H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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24.
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25561
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Application of Colgate Production, LLC to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations Under Order No. R-23305, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Colgate” or “Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling the wells authorized by Order No. R-23305 (“Order”) until August 28, 2026. The Division issued the Order in Case No. 24514 on August 28, 2024. The Order: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 322.41-acre, standard horizontal spacing unit, comprised of the S/2 S/2 of Sections 17 and 18, Township 20 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Esky 17-18 Fed Com 204H well (“Well”); and designated Permian Resources Operating, LLC (OGRID No. 372165) as operator of the Unit and the Well. The Order requires Applicant to commence drilling the Well within one year of the date of the Order. Applicant requests that the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well by one year. The Well is located approximately 20 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25563
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Application of Coterra Energy Operating Co. for a Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation, from the top of the Bone Spring to the base of the second Bone Spring, excluding the Third Bone Spring formation encompassed in the Wolfbone Pool, underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 12 and 13, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are as follows: the Showbiz 13-12 State Com 101H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 13 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 12; and the Showbiz 13-12 State Com 201H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 13 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 12. 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 15.5 miles north-northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
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26.
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25571
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Application of Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., 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 nonstandard 1,919.48-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of all of Sections 28, 29, and 30, all in Township 20 South, Range 30 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Pelee 28-30 Fed Com 221H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 30; Pelee 28-30 Fed Com 222H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 30; Pelee 28-30 Fed Com 223H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 30; and Pelee 28-30 Fed Com 224H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 30. The wells are orthodox in their locations; the take points and completed intervals will comply with setback requirements under statewide rules. The proposed unit is a nonstandard spacing unit, and Applicant will apply with the Division for administrative approval of the nonstandard spacing unit. 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 wells and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The wells and lands are located approximately 15.5 miles Northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25601
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Application of Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., 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, designated as an oil pool, underlying a nonstandard 1,919.48-acre, more or less, spacing unit comprised of all of Sections 28, 29, and 30, all in Township 20 South, Range 30 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Pelee 28-30 Fed Com 620H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 30; Pelee 28-30 Fed Com 621H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 30; Pelee 28-30 Fed Com 622H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 30; Pelee 28-30 Fed Com 623H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 30; and Pelee 28-30 Fed Com 624H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE/4 of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in or near the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 30. The well is orthodox in its locations; the take points and completed intervals will comply with setback requirements under statewide rules. The proposed unit is a nonstandard spacing unit. Applicant will apply with the Division for administrative approval of the proposed nonstandard spacing unit. 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 wells and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The wells and lands are located approximately 15.5 miles Northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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25573
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico: Mewbourne Oil Company (“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 9 and the S/2S/2 of Section 8, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico (the “Unit). Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the Unit to test the Bone Spring formation: The Sandlot 9/8 Well Nos. 527H and 557H, with first take points in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 9 and last take points in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 8. 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 Applicant 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 3-1/2 miles northwest of Otis, New Mexico.
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25574
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico: Mewbourne Oil Company (“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 the W/2E/2 of Section 17, the W/2E/2 of Section 8, and Lot 15 and the W/2SE/4 of Section 5, Township 21 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico (the “Unit). In support of this application, Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the Unit to depths sufficient to test the Bone Spring formation:
(a) The Cousin Eddy Fed. Unit Com. Well No. 9H, with a first take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 17 and a last take point in Lot 15 of Section 5;
(b) The Cousin Eddy Fed. Unit Com. Well No. 11H, with a first take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 17 and a last take point in Lot 15 of Section 5; and
(c) The Cousin Eddy Fed. Unit Com. Well No. 13H, with a first take point in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 17 and a last take point in Lot 15 of Section 5.
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 Applicant 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 4 miles south-southeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
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25575
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Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico: Mewbourne Oil Company (“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 the E/2E/2 of Section 17, the E/2E/2 of Section 8, and Lot 16 and the E/2SE/4 of Section 5, Township 21 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico (the “Unit). In support of this application, Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the Unit to depths sufficient to test the Bone Spring formation:
(a) The Cousin Eddy Fed. Unit Com. Well No. 10H, with a first take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 17 and a last take point in Lot 16 of Section 5;
(b) The Cousin Eddy Fed. Unit Com. Well No. 12H, with a first take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 17 and a last take point in Lot 16 of Section 5; and
(c) The Cousin Eddy Fed. Unit Com. Well No. 15H, with a first take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 17 and a last take point in Lot 16 of Section 5.
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 Applicant 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 4 miles south-southeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
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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 (1) approving a 320-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying W/2 of Section 34, Township 18 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all uncommitted interests in this acreage. Applicant seeks to dedicate the above-referenced overlapping horizontal spacing unit to the proposed Art Smith State Com 130H u-turn well, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the S/2 SW/4 of Section 27, to a first take point in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 34 and a last take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) Section 34. This proposed horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing spacing units in the Bone Spring formation with approved pooling orders (permits pending):
• An existing 320-acre spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the W/2 W/2 of Section 34, T18S-R34E, and the W/2 W/2 of Section 3, T19S-R34E, currently dedicated to the Art Smith State Com 121H, operated by Matador Production Company; and
• An existing 320-acre spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the E/2 W/2 of Section 34, T18S-R34E, and the E/2 W/2 of Section 3, T19S-R34E, currently dedicated to the Art Smith State Com 122H, operated by Matador Production Company.
Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well, the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is located approximately 16 miles southeast of Maljamar, New Mexico.
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Application of Coterra Energy Operating Co. to Amend Order No. R-23302, Lea County, New Mexico. Coterra Energy Operating Co. seeks an order amending Order No. R-23302 to extend the deadline to commence drilling the initial well under the Order. Order R-23302 pooled uncommitted interest owners in standard 640-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Sections 15 and 22, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Said area is located approximately 24 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
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