OCD Permitting

PRELIMINARY DOCKET: Examiner Hearing for July 24, 2025

For hearings by affidavit: presenting parties are required to submit a pre-hearing statement no later than the Thursday before the hearing. The pre-hearing statement shall include: 1) a list of disputed facts and issues; 2) identification of witnesses and their qualifications; and 3) all exhibits and written testimony a party intends to enter into evidence at the hearing and a full narrative for each.

For contested matters: pre-hearing statements shall be filed no later than 9:00 a.m., 4 business days prior to the hearing and in addition to the requirements of 19.15.4.13.B(1) NMAC, shall include: all evidentiary exhibits, documents, affidavits, and full-written testimony of any witness a party offers at the hearing. Exhibits must be sequentially marked on every page.

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.

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NOTICE: The hearing examiner may call the following cases in any order at their discretion.

Case No. Description
1. 25241 Application of Rockwood Energy, LP, for Compulsory Pooling, Lea 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 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Sections 26 and 35, all in Township18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the George Mitchell 26/35 State Com 526H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 26 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 35, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well will be orthodox in location, and its take points and completed interval will comply with the 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 16 miles West of Hobbs, New Mexico.
2. 25242 Application of Rockwood Energy, LP, for Compulsory Pooling, Lea 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 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Sections 26 and 35, all in Township18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the George Mitchell 26/35 State Com 528H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 26 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 35, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well will be orthodox in location, and its take points and completed interval will comply with the 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 16 miles West of Hobbs, New Mexico.
3. 25243 Application of Rockwood Energy, LP, for Compulsory Pooling, Lea 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 400-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 25 and 36, Township18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM and the W/2 NW/4 of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Shepard 25/1 State Com 521H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 25, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well will be orthodox in location, and its take points and completed interval will comply with the 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 15 miles West of Hobbs, New Mexico.
4. 25244 Application of Rockwood Energy, LP, for Compulsory Pooling, Lea 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 480-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 25 and 36, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM and the E/2 W/2 of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Shepard 25/1 State Com 523H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 25, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well will be orthodox in location, and its take points and completed interval will comply with the 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 15 miles West of Hobbs, New Mexico.
5. 25245 Application of Rockwood Energy, LP, for Compulsory Pooling, Lea 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 480-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Sections 25 and 36, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM and the W/2 E/2 of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Shepard 25/1 State Com 526H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 25, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well will be orthodox in location, and its take points and completed interval will comply with the 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 15 miles West of Hobbs, New Mexico.
6. 25246 Application of Rockwood Energy, LP, for Compulsory Pooling, Lea 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 480-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Sections 25 and 36, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, NMPM and the E/2 E/2 of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Shepard 25/1 State Com 528H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 25, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 35 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed well will be orthodox in location, and its take points and completed interval will comply with the 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 15 miles West of Hobbs, New Mexico.
7. 25312 Application of Pride Energy Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Oil Conservation Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation (AVALON; BONE SPRING, EAST [3713]) in a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”), including proximity tracts, comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 15 and 22, all in Township 21 South, Range 34 East, in Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2-mile wells in the HSU: (1) South Berry State Com #91H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 635’ FWL and 220’ FNL of Section 15, T21S-R34E, to a bottom hole location approximately 330’ FWL and 100’ FSL of Section 22, T21S-R34E; (2) South Berry State Com #92H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 660’ FWL and 250’ FNL of Section 15, T21S-R34E, to a bottom hole location approximately 990’ FWL and 100’ FSL of Section 22, T21S-R34E; (3) South Berry State Com #101H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 660’ FWL and 220’ FNL of Section 15, T21S-R34E, to a bottom hole location approximately 660’ FWL and 100’ FSL of Section 22, T21S-R34E; (4) South Berry State Com #201H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 685’ FWL and 220’ FNL of Section 15, T21S-R34E, to a bottom hole location approximately 990’ FWL and 100’ FSL of Section 22, T21S-R34E.; (5) South Berry State Com #202H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 635’ FWL and 250’ FNL of Section 15, T21S-R34E, to a bottom hole location approximately 330’ FWL and 100’ FSL of Section 22, T21S-R34E; and (6) South Berry State Com #301H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 685’ FWL and 250’ FNL of Section 15, T21S-R34E, to a bottom hole location approximately 990’ FWL and 100’ FSL of Section 22, T21S-R34E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet the setback requirements set forth in the statewide rules for horizontal oil wells. Additional considerations will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and allocation of such costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the HSU and wells to be drilled thereon, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. The wells and lands are located approximately 17 miles West of Eunice, New Mexico.
8. 25455 Application of EOG Resources, Inc. for Approval of a Non-Standard Overlapping Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order (a) approving a non-standard 1280-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying Sections 15 and 22, Township 21 South, Range 34 East NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling the uncommitted mineral owners in this acreage. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the following proposed wells to be horizontally drilled from surface locations in the N2N2 of Section 15:
•    Sour Grapes 15 State Com 201H, Sour Grapes State Com 301H and Sour Grapes State Com 501H, with first take points in the NW4NW4 (Unit D) of Section 15 and last take points in the SW4SW4 (Unit M) of Section 22;
•    Sour Grapes 15 State Com 302H with a first take point in the NE4NW4 (Unit C) of Section 15 and a last take point in the SE4SW4 (Unit N) of Section 22;
•    Sour Grapes 15 State Com 202H, Sour Grapes State Com 303H and Sour Grapes State Com 502H, with first take points in the NW4NE4 (Unit B) of Section 15 and last take points in the SW4SE4 (Unit O) of Section 22; and
•    Sour Grapes 15 State Com 203H, Sour Grapes State Com 304H and Sour Grapes State Com 503H, with first take points in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 15 and last take points in the SE4SE4 (Unit P) of Section 22.
This proposed horizonal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing spacing units in the Bone Spring formation (Berry; Bone Spring, South Pool (96660)):
•    A 240-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2SE4 of Section 15 and the W2E2 of Section 22, dedicated to the Lychee BWS State Com 1H (30-025-42445), operated by COG Operating; and
•    A 320-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2W2 of Sections 15 and 22, dedicated to the Lychee State Com 3H (30-025-45256) and the Lychee State Com 503H (30-025-46423) operated by COG Operating.
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, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. The subject area is located approximately 17 miles west of Eunice, New Mexico.
9. 25321 Application of 3R Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying an 800-acre, more or less, standard horizonal spacing unit comprised of N/2 of Sections 2 and 3 and the NE/4 of Section 4, Township 25 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the Boudin 4 2 Fed Com 701H well (“Well”), which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 NE/4 (Unit G) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 2. The completed interval of the Well will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Well and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located approximately 7 miles East of Whites City, New Mexico.
10. 25322 Application of 3R Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying an 800-acre, more or less, standard horizonal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Sections 2 and 3 and the SE/4 of Section 4, Township 25 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the Boudin 4 2 Fed Com 703H well (“Well”), which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 2. The completed interval of the Well will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Well and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located approximately 7 miles East of Whites City, New Mexico.
11. 25323 Application of 3R Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation 640-acre, more or less, standard horizonal spacing unit comprised of N/2 of Sections 34 and 35, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the McMuffin 34 35 Fed Com 701H well (“Well”), which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 33 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 35. The completed interval of the Well will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Well and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located approximately 7 miles East of Whites City, New Mexico.
12. 25324 Application of 3R Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation 640-acre, more or less, standard horizonal spacing unit comprised of S/2 of Sections 34 and 35, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the McMuffin 34 35 Fed Com 703H well (“Well”), which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 33 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 35. The completed interval of the Well will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Well and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located approximately 7 miles East of Whites City, New Mexico.
13. 25462 Application of Tumbler Operating Partners, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Oil Conservation Division pooling all mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation (WC-025 G-08 S233412K; Bone Spring; 96672) in a standard 395.05-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”) comprised of the W/2W/2 of Section 24, W/2W/2 of Section 25, and Lot 4 (SW/4NW/4) and NW/4NW/4 of irregular Section 36, Township 26 South, Range 34 East in Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2.5-mile wells in the HSU: David 36-24 Federal Com 101H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 660' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 660' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 111H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 660' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 660' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 121H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 440' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 440' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 131H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 660' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 660' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; and David 36-24 Federal Com 135H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 660’ FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 660' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet the setback requirements set forth in the statewide rules for horizontal oil wells. Additional considerations will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and allocation of such costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the HSU and well to be drilled thereon, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 13 miles Southwest of Jal City, New Mexico.
14. 25463 Application of Tumbler Operating Partners, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Oil Conservation Division pooling all mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation (WC-025 G-08 S233412K; Bone Spring; 96672) in a standard 394.75-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”) comprised of the W/2E/2 of Section 24, W/2E/2 of Section 25, and Lot 2 (SW/4NE/4) and NW/4NE/4 of irregular Section 36, Township 26 South, Range 34 East in Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2.5-mile wells in the HSU: David 36-24 Federal Com 103H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,980' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,980' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 113H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,980' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,980' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 123H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 2,200' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 2,200' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 133H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,980' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,980' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; and David 36-24 Federal Com 137H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,980' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,980' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet the setback requirements set forth in the statewide rules for horizontal oil wells. Additional considerations will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and allocation of such costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the HSU and well to be drilled thereon, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 13 miles Southwest of Jal City, New Mexico.
15. 25464 Application of Tumbler Operating Partners, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Oil Conservation Division pooling all mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation (WC-025 G-08 S233412K; Bone Spring; 96672) in a standard 394.59-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”) comprised of the E/2E/2 of Section 24, E/2E/2 of Section 25, and Lot 1 (SE/4NE/4) and NE/4NE/4 of irregular Section 36, Township 26 South, Range 34 East in Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2.5-mile wells in the HSU: David 36-24 Federal Com 104H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 660' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 660' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 114H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 660' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 660' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 124H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 880' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 880' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 134H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 660' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 660' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; and David 36-24 Federal Com 138H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 660' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 660' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet the setback requirements set forth in the statewide rules for horizontal oil wells. Additional considerations will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and allocation of such costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the HSU and well to be drilled thereon, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 13 miles Southwest of Jal City, New Mexico.
16. 25465 Application of Tumbler Operating Partners, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Oil Conservation Division pooling all mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation (WC-025 G-08 S233412K; Bone Spring; 96672) in a standard 394.89-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”) comprised of the E/2W/2 of Section 24, E/2W/2 of Section 25, and Lot 3 (SE/4NW/4) and NE/4NW/4 of irregular Section 36, Township 26 South, Range 34 East in Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2.5-mile wells in the HSU: David 36-24 Federal Com 102H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,980' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,980' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 112H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,980’ FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,980' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 122H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,760' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,760' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 132H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,980' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,980' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; and David 36-24 Federal Com 136H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,980' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,980' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet the setback requirements set forth in the statewide rules for horizontal oil wells. Additional considerations will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and allocation of such costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the HSU and well to be drilled thereon, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 13 miles Southwest of Jal City, New Mexico.
17. 25466 Application of Tumbler Operating Partners, LLC for Approval of a Non-Standard Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Oil Conservation Division approving a non-standard 1,579.28-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”) comprised of Sections 24 and 25 and irregular Section 36, Township 26 South, Range 34 East in Lea County, New Mexico and pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation (96776 JABALINA; WOLFCAMP, SOUTHWEST) underlying the HSU. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2.5-mile wells in the HSU: David 36-24 Federal Com 201H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 440' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 440' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 202H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,310' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,310' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 203H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 2,200' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and a LTP 100' FNL & 2,200' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 204H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 2,200' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 2,200' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 205H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,310' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,310' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 206H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 440’ FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 440' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 221H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 880' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and a LTP 100' FNL & 880' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 222H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,760' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and a LTP 100' FNL & 1,760' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 223H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 3 (SE/4 NW/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 2,600' FWL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 2,600' FWL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; David 36-24 Federal Com 224H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 1,760' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 1,760' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E; and David 36-24 Federal Com 225H well, to be horizontally drilled from a SHL in Lot 1 (SE/4 NE/4) of Section 36, T26S-R34E, with a FTP 100' FSL & 880' FEL of Section 36, T26S-R34E, and LTP 100' FNL & 880' FEL of Section 24, T26S-R34E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet the setback requirements set forth in the statewide rules for horizontal oil wells. Additional considerations will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and allocation of such costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the HSU and well to be drilled thereon, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the well. The well and lands are located approximately 13 miles Southwest of Jal City, New Mexico.
18. 25440 Application of COG Operating LLC for Approval of a Non-Standard Ovelapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a non-standard 1280-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in an interval of the Bone Spring formation underlying Sections 20 and 29, Township 23 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling the uncommitted mineral owners in this acreage. To address an ownership depth severance in the Bone Spring, Applicant seeks to create a spacing unit and pool uncommitted interests in an interval of the Bone Spring formation defined as the top of the Bone Spring formation, at a stratigraphic equivalent of 8,653’ TVD to the base of the First Bone Spring interval at a stratigraphic equivalent of approximately 10,289’ TVD, as observed in the well log for the West Copperline 29 State Com 1H well (API No. 30-025-41313). Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the following proposed wells:
•    PowerCaster Federal Com 301H and 401H wells, with first take points in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 20 and last take points in the SE4SE4 (Unit P) of Section 29;
•    PowerCaster Federal Com 302H and 402H wells, with first take points in the NW4NE4 (Unit B) of Section 20 and last take points in the SW4SE4 (Unit O) of Section 29;
•    PowerCaster Federal Com 403H well, with a first take point in the NE4NW4 (Unit C) of Section 20 and a last take point in the SE4SW4 (Unit N) of Section 29; and
•    PowerCaster Federal Com 303H and 404H wells, with first take points in the NW4NW4 (Unit D) of Section 20 and last take points in the SW4SW4 (Unit M) of Section 29.
This proposed non-standard horizonal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing or proposed spacing units in the Bone Spring formation:
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2E2 of Section 20, dedicated to the Stratocaster 20 Federal 4H (API No. 30-025-27051), operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2E2 of Section 20, dedicated to the Stratocaster 20 Federal 3H (API No. 30-025-41447) operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2W2 of Section 20, dedicated to the Stratocaster 20 Federal 2H (API No. 30-025-41381), operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2W2 of Section 20, dedicated to the Stratocaster 20 Federal 1H (API No. 30-025-37295), operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2E2 of Section 29, dedicated to the Broadcaster 29 Federal 4H (API No. 30-025-42954) operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2E2 of Section 29, dedicated to the Broadcaster 29 Federal 3H (API No. 30-025-41909) operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2W2 of Section 29, dedicated to the West Copperline 29 Fed State Com 1H (API No. 30-025-41313) and West Copperline 29 Fed State Com 3H (API No. 30-025-41536), operated by Paloma Permian Asset Co, LLC;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2W2 of Section 29, dedicated to the West Copperline 29 Fed State Com 2H (API No. 30-025-41640) and West Copperline 29 Fed State Com 4H (API No. 30-025-41802), operated by Paloma Permian Asset Co, LLC;
•    A proposed non-standard 1280-acre spacing unit in a lower interval of the Bone Spring formation underlying Sections 20 and 29 to be dedicated to Applicant’s proposed PowerCaster Federal Com 501H, 502H and 602H wells targeting this lower interval.
Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the wells. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Jal, New Mexico.
19. 25473 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 requesting an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of (i) the N/2 of Section 25, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, (ii) Lots 1, 2, NE/4, and E/2NW/4 (the N/2) of Section 30, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, and (iii) the NW/4 of Section 29, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, all in Eddy County, New Mexico (the “Unit). Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the Unit:

(a)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 712H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the NE/4NW/4 of Section 29; and
(b)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 714H, with a first take point in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the SE/4NW/4 of Section 29.

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 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 6 miles southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
20. 25441 Application of COG Operating LLC for Approval of a Non-Standard Ovelapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a non-standard 1280-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in an interval of the Bone Spring formation underlying Sections 20 and 29, Township 23 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling the uncommitted mineral owners in this acreage. To address an ownership depth severance in the Bone Spring, Applicant seeks to create a spacing unit and pool uncommitted interests in an interval of the Bone Spring formation defined as the top of the Second Bone Spring interval, at a stratigraphic equivalent of approximately 10,290’TVD, to the base of the Third Bone Spring interval, at a stratigraphic equivalent of approximately 11,631’ TVD as observed in the well log for the West Copperline 29 State Com 1H (API No. 30-025-41313). Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the following proposed wells:
•    PowerCaster Federal Com 501H, with a first take point in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 20 and a last take point in the SE4SE4 (Unit P) of Section 29;
•    PowerCaster Federal Com 502H, with a first take point in the NW4NW4 (Unit D) of Section 20 and a last take point in the SW4SW4 (Unit M) of Section 29; and
•    PowerCaster Federal Com 602H, with a first take point in the NE4NW4 (Unit C) of Section 20 and a last take point in the SE4SW4 (Unit N) of Section 29.
This proposed non-standard horizonal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing or proposed spacing units in the Bone Spring formation:
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2E2 of Section 20, dedicated to the Stratocaster 20 Federal 4H (API No. 30-025-27051), operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2E2 of Section 20, dedicated to the Stratocaster 20 Federal 3H (API No. 30-025-41447) operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2W2 of Section 20, dedicated to the Stratocaster 20 Federal 2H (API No. 30-025-41381), operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2W2 of Section 20, dedicated to the Stratocaster 20 Federal 1H (API No. 30-025-37295), operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2E2 of Section 29, dedicated to the Broadcaster 29 Federal 4H (API No. 30-025-42954) operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2E2 of Section 29, dedicated to the Broadcaster 29 Federal 3H (API No. 30-025-41909) operated by COG Operating;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the E2W2 of Section 29, dedicated to the West Copperline 29 Fed State Com 1H (API No. 30-025-41313) and West Copperline 29 Fed State Com 3H (API No. 30-025-41536), operated by Paloma Permian Asset Co, LLC;
•    A 160-acre spacing unit comprised of the W2W2 of Section 29, dedicated to the West Copperline 29 Fed State Com 2H (API No. 30-025-41640) and West Copperline 29 Fed State Com 4H (API No. 30-025-41802), operated by Paloma Permian Asset Co, LLC;
•    A proposed non-standard 1280-acre spacing unit in a shallower interval of the Bone Spring formation underlying Sections 20 and 29 to be dedicated to Applicant’s proposed PowerCaster Federal Com 301H, 302H, 303H, 401H, 402H, 403H, 404H wells targeting this shallower interval.
Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the wells. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Jal, New Mexico.

21. 25472 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 requesting an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a non-standard spacing unit comprised of (i) the S/2 of Section 25, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, (ii) Lots 3, 4, SE/4, and E/2SW/4 (the S/2) of Section 30, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, and (iii) the SW/4 of Section 29, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, all in Eddy County, New Mexico (the “Unit). Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the Unit:

(a)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 526H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the NE/4SW/4 of Section 29;
(b)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 528H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the SE/4SW/4 of Section 29;
(c)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 555H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the NE/4SW/4 of Section 29; and
(d)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 558H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the SE/4SW/4 of Section 29.

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 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 6 miles southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
22. 25474 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 requesting an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of (i) the S/2 of Section 25, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, (ii) Lots 3, 4, SE/4, and E/2SW/4 (the S/2) of Section 30, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, and (iii) the SW/4 of Section 29, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, all in Eddy County, New Mexico (the “Unit). Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the Unit:

(a)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 716H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the NE/4SW/4 of Section 29; and
(b)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 718H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the SE/4SW/4 of Section 29.

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 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 6 miles southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
23. 25442 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit Wolfcamp formation underlying the E2 of Sections 20 and 29, Township 23 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the proposed PowerCaster Federal Com 601H well, to be drilled from the N2N2 of Section 20, with a first take point in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 20 and a last take point in the SE4SE4 (Unit P) of Section 29. The completed interval of this well is expected to remain within 330 feet of the offsetting quarter-quarter sections or equivalent tracts to allow inclusion of this acreage in a standard horizontal well spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Jal, New Mexico.
24. 25471 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 requesting an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a proximity tract spacing unit comprised of (i) the N/2 of Section 25, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, (ii) Lots 1, 2, NE/4, and E/2NW/4 (the N/2) of Section 30, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, and (iii) the NW/4 of Section 29, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, all in Eddy County, New Mexico (the “Unit). Applicant proposes to drill the following wells in the Unit:

(a)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 522H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the NE/4NW/4 of Section 29;
(b)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 524H, with a first take point in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the SE/4NW/4 of Section 29; and
(c)    The Doubtfire 25/29 Fed. Com. Well No. 552H, with a first take point in the NW/4NW/4 of Section 25 and a last take point in the NE/4NW/4 of Section 29 (the proximity tract well).

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 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 6 miles southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
25. 25443 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling a standard 640-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit Wolfcamp formation underlying the W2 of Sections 20 and 29, Township 23 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the proposed PowerCaster Federal Com 603H well, to be drilled from the N2N2 of Section 20, with a first take point in the NW4NW4 (Unit D) of Section 20 and a last take point in the SW4SW4 (Unit M) of Section 29. The completed interval of this well is expected to remain within 330 feet of the offsetting quarter-quarter sections or equivalent tracts to allow inclusion of this acreage in a standard horizontal well spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling the well. The subject area is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Jal, New Mexico.
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