OCD Permitting

PRELIMINARY DOCKET: Examiner Hearing for Thursday, March 21, 2024

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

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

	Case No.	Description
1.	23823	Application of Texas Standard Operating NM LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Texas Standard Operating NM LLC seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Upper Penn Shale formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2SE/4 of Section 11, W/2E/2 of Section 14, and W/2NE/4 of Section 23, Township 17 South, Range 36 East, N.M.P.M. The unit will be dedicated to the Lap Dog State Well Nos. 1H and 2H, which have first take points in the SW/4NE/4 of Section 23 and last take points in the NW/4SE/4 of Section 11. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells. The unit is located approximately 8 miles south-southeast of Lovington, New Mexico.
2.	23824	Application of Texas Standard Operating NM LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Texas Standard Operating NM LLC seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Upper Penn Shale formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2SE/4 of Section 11, E/2E/2 of Section 14, and E/2NE/4 of Section 23, Township 17 South, Range 36 East, N.M.P.M. The unit will be dedicated to the Lap Dog State Well Nos. 3H and 4H, which have first take points in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 23 and last take points in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 11. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells. The unit is located approximately 8 miles south-southeast of Lovington, New Mexico.
3.	24118	Application of Avant Operating, LLC for approval of a non-standard unit and compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division (1) approving a non-standard 640-acre spacing unit, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 640-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprised of Section 13, Township 20 South, Range 33 East, N.M.P.M, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Margie 13 Fed Com 201H, Margie 13 Fed Com 202H, Margie 13 Fed Com 203H, Margie 13 Fed Com 204H, Margie 13 Fed Com 205H, Margie 13 Fed Com 206H, Margie 13 Fed Com 301H, Margie 13 Fed Com 302H, Margie 13 Fed Com 303H, Margie 13 Fed Com 304H, Margie 13 Fed Com 305H, Margie 13 Fed Com 501H, Margie 13 Fed Com 502H, Margie 13 Fed Com 503H, Margie 13 Fed Com 504H, Margie 13 Fed Com 505H, Margie 13 Fed Com 506H, Margie 13 Fed Com 601H, Margie 13 Fed Com 602H, Margie 13 Fed Com 603H, Margie 13 Fed Com 604H, Margie 13 Fed Com 651H, Margie 13 Fed Com 652H, Margie 13 Fed Com 653H, Margie 13 Fed Com 654H, and the Margie 13 Fed Com 655H wells to be horizontally drilled. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Avant Operating, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 20 miles west-southwest of Monument, New Mexico.
4.	24119	Application of Avant Operating, LLC for approval of a non-standard unit and compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division (1) approving a non-standard 640-acre spacing unit, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 640-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprised of Section 13, Township 20 South, Range 33 East, N.M.P.M, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Margie 13 Fed Com 751H, Margie 13 Fed Com 752H, Margie 13 Fed Com 753H, Margie 13 Fed Com 754H, and the Margie 13 Fed Com 755H wells to be horizontally drilled. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Avant Operating, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 20 miles west-southwest of Monument, New Mexico.
5.	24154	Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. for compulsory pooling and approval of a non-standard spacing unit, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of all of Section 13, Township 20 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to: (a) The Hazel 13 Fed. Com. Well Nos. 001H, 101H, 102H, 201H, 351H, and 301H, with surface locations in the S/2S/2 of adjoining Section 12 and last take points in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 13; (b) The Hazel 13 Fed. Com. Well Nos. 002H, 003H, 103H, 203H, 205H, 352H, and 302H, with surface locations in the S/2S/2 of adjoining Section 12 and last take points in the SE/4SW/4 of Section 13; (c) The Hazel 13 Fed. Com. Well Nos. 005H, 105H, 106H, 209H, 354H, and 303H, with surface locations in the S/2S/2 of adjoining Section 12 and last take points in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 13; and (d) The Hazel 13 Fed. Com. Well Nos. 004H, 104H, 207H, and 353H, with surface locations in the S/2S/2 of adjoining Section 12 and last take points in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 13. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells. The unit is located approximately 6-1/2 miles east-northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
6.	24155	Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. for compulsory pooling and approval of a non-standard spacing unit, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of all of Section 13, Township 20 South, Range 33 East, NMPM. The unit will be dedicated to: (a) The Hazel 13 Fed. Com. Well Nos. 401H, 601H, and 602H, with surface locations in the S/2S/2 of adjoining Section 12 and last take points in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 13; (b) The Hazel 13 Fed. Com. Well Nos. 402H and 603H, with surface locations in the S/2S/2 of adjoining Section 12 and last take points in the SE/4SW/4 of Section 13; (c) The Hazel 13 Fed. Com. Well Nos. 404H, 605H, and 606H, with surface locations in the S/2S/2 of adjoining Section 12 and last take points in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 13; and (d) The Hazel 13 Fed. Com. Well Nos. 403H and 604H, with surface locations in the S/2S/2 of adjoining Section 12 and last take points in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 13. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells. The unit is located approximately 6-1/2 miles east-northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
7.	24150	Application of Marathon Oil Permian LLC for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a standard 640-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit underlying S/2 of Sections 28 and 29, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Magellan BS Fee 501H and Magellan BS Fee 502H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. The completed interval for the Magellan BS Fee 501H well is expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Marathon as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 0.5 miles south of Carlsbad, Carlsbad New Mexico.
8.	24151	Application of Marathon Oil Permian LLC for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a standard 640-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit underlying S/2 of Sections 28 and 29, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Magellan WC Fee 701H, Magellan WC Fee 702H, Magellan WC Fee 801H and Magellan WC Fee 802H wells to be horizontally drilled. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Marathon as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 0.5 miles south Carlsbad, New Mexico.
9.	24231	Application of Marathon Oil Permian LLC for Compulsory Pooling, and, to the Extent Necessary, Approval of an Overlapping Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a standard 960-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit underlying the S/2 of Sections 8 and 7, Township 23 South, Range 28 East, and the S/2 of Section 12, Township 23 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Silver Snake Federal Com 301H and Silver Snake Federal Com 501H wells to be horizontally with first take points in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 8 and last take points in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 12; and the Silver Snake Federal Com 302H and Silver Snake Federal Com 502H wells to be horizontally drilled with first take points in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 8 and last take points in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 12. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The completed intervals for the Silver Snake Federal Com 302H and Silver Snake Federal Com 501H wells are expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit. Applicant also seeks, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit. This proposed horizontal spacing unit will overlap with a 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 S/2 of Section 8, Township 23 South, Range 28 East, dedicated to OXY USA WTP Limited Partnership’s Villa A Fee Com #002H well (API 30-015-42284). Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Marathon as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
10.	24232	Application of Marathon Oil Permian LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a standard 960-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit underlying the N/2 of Sections 8 and 7, Township 23 South, Range 28 East, and the N/2 of Section 12, Township 23 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Purple Parrot Federal Com 301H and Purple Parrot Federal Com 501H wells to be horizontally drilled with first take points in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 8 and last take points in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 12; and the Purple Parrot Federal Com 302H and Purple Parrot Federal Com 502H wells to be horizontally drilled with first take points in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 8 and last take points in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 12. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The completed intervals for the Purple Parrot Federal Com 302H and Purple Parrot Federal Com 501H wells are expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Marathon as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
11.	24254	Application of Avant Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Non-Standard Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Avant Operating, LLC (“Applicant”) applies for an order: (1) establishing a 1,280-acre, more or less, non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of Sections 11 and 14, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); and (2) pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying the Unit. The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Grayling 14 Fed Com #305H, Grayling 14 Fed Com #306H, Grayling 14 Fed Com #505H, Grayling 14 Fed Com #506H, Grayling 14 Fed Com #605H, and Grayling 14 Fed Com #606H, which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 14 to bottom hole locations in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 11; Grayling 14 Fed Com # 304H, Grayling 14 Fed Com #504H, and Grayling 14 Fed Com #604H, which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 14 to bottom hole locations in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 11; Grayling 14 Fed Com #301H, Grayling 14 Fed Com #501H, Grayling 14 Fed Com #601H, which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 14 to bottom hole locations in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 11; Grayling 14 Fed Com # 302H, Grayling 14 Fed Com #502H, and Grayling 14 Fed Com #602H, which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 14 to bottom hole locations in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 11; and Grayling 14 Fed Com # 303H, Grayling 14 Fed Com #503H, and Grayling 14 Fed Com #603H, which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 14 to bottom hole locations in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 11. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the cost, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 33 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
12.	24266	Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Permian Resources Operating, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Sections 10 and 11, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Mammoth 10 Com 121H and Mammoth 10 Com 131H wells (“Wells”), which will produce from first take points in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 10, to last take points in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 11. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The surface location of the Wells is approximately 1 mile west of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
13.	24267	Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Permian Resources Operating, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 N/2 of Sections 10 and 11, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Mammoth 10 Com 122H and Mammoth 10 Com 132H wells (“Wells”), which will produce from first take points in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 10, to last take points in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 11. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The surface location of the Wells is approximately 1 mile west of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
14.	24268	Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Permian Resources Operating, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 S/2 of Sections 10 and 11, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Mammoth 10 Com 123H and Mammoth 10 Com 133H wells (“Wells”), which will produce from first take points in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 10, to last take points in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 11. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The surface location of the Wells is approximately 1 mile west of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
15.	24269	Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Permian Resources Operating, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 S/2 of Sections 10 and 11, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Mammoth 10 Com 124H and Mammoth 10 Com 134H wells (“Wells”), which will produce from first take points in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 10, to last take points in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 11. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The surface location of the Wells is approximately 1 mile west of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
16.	24270	Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Permian Resources Operating, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Sections 10 and 11, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the following wells (“Wells”): Mammoth 10 Com 201H well, which will produce from a first take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 10, to a last take point in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 11; and Mammoth 10 Com 202H well, which will produce from a first take point in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 10, to a last take point in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 11. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The surface location of the Wells is approximately 1 mile west of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
17.	24271	Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Permian Resources Operating, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Sections 10 and 11, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the following wells (“Wells”): Mammoth 10 Com 203H well, which will produce from a first take point in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 10, to a last take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 11; and Mammoth 10 Com 204H well, which will produce from a first take point in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 10, to a last take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 11. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The surface location of the Wells is approximately 1 mile west of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
18.	23984	Application of Marathon Oil Permian LLC for approval of a non-standard spacing unit and compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division approving a non-standard spacing unit and pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 960-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit underlying the E/2 of Sections 6, 7, Township 20 South, Range 33 East, and the E/2 of Section 31, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Andretti Fed Com 304H, Andretti Fed Com 504H, Andretti Fed Com 505H, and Andretti Fed Com 506H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Marathon as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 31 miles from Hobbs, New Mexico.
19.	24048	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company to amend Order No. R-21986 for compulsory pooling, and approving overlapping well units, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order amending Order No. R-21986 to pool all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2S/2 of Section 11 and the S/2S/2 of Section 12, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM. The unit is dedicated to the Journey 11/12 B1MP Fee Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 11 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 12. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well. Applicant requests approval for the above well to overlap the Journey 11 B2MP Fee Well No. 1H, located in the S/2S/2 of Section 11, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, N.M.P.M. That well is operated by applicant. The unit is located approximately approximately 1-1/2 miles east-northeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
20.	24049	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling and approving overlapping well units, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2S/2 of Section 11, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM. The unit is dedicated to the Journey 11 B2MP Fee Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 and a last take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 11. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well. Applicant requests approval for the above well to overlap the Journey 11/12 B1MP Fee Well No. 1H, located in the S/2S/2 of Section 11 and the S/2S/2 of Section 12, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, N.M.P.M. That well is operated by applicant. The unit is located approximately approximately 1-1/2 miles east-northeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
21.	24050	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company to amend Order No. R-21902 for compulsory pooling, and approving overlapping well units, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order amending Order No. R-21902 and pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 640-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Section 11 and the S/2 of Section 12, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM. The unit is dedicated to the Journey 11/12 W0LI Fed. Com. Well No. 2H, with a first take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 11 and a final take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 12. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well. Applicant requests approval for the above well to overlap the Journey 11 W0MP Fee Well No. 1H, located in the S/2 of Section 11, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, N.M.P.M. That well is operated by applicant. The unit is located approximately approximately 1-1/2 miles east-northeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
22.	24051	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling and approving overlapping well units, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 320-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 of Section 11, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM. The unit is dedicated to the Journey 11 W0MP Fee Well No. 1H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 and a final take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 11. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well. Applicant requests approval for the above well to overlap the Journey 11/12 W0LI Fed. Com. Well No. 2H, located in the S/2 of Section 11 and the S/2 of Section 12, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, N.M.P.M. That well is operated by applicant. The unit is located approximately approximately 1-1/2 miles east-northeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
23.	24172	Application of Steward Energy II, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Overlapping Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Steward Energy II, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order: (1) establishing a 320-acre, more or less, standard, overlapping horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 10 and 15, Township 13 South, Range 38 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); and (2) pooling all uncommitted interests in the San Andres formation underlying the Unit. Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Blue Sky Fee 4H well (“Well”), which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 15. The completed interval of the Well will be orthodox. The Unit will partially overlap with the spacing units for the Huell Fee #5H (API #30-025-49775) and the Lawyer Up Fee #5H (API #30-025-51003). 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 is located approximately 13.2 miles southeast from Tatum, New Mexico.
24.	24173	Application of Steward Energy II, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Overlapping Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Steward Energy II, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order: (1) establishing a 320-acre, more or less, standard, overlapping horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 10 and 15, Township 13 South, Range 38 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); and (2) pooling all uncommitted interests in the San Andres formation underlying the Unit. Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Blue Sky Fee 6H well (“Well”), which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 15. The completed interval of the Well will be orthodox. The Unit will partially overlap with the spacing units for the Huell Fee #5H well (API #30-025-49775) and the Lawyer Up Fee #5H well (API #30-025-51003). 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 is located approximately 13 miles southeast of Tatum, New Mexico.
25.	24188	Application of Marathon Oil Permian LLC for Compulsory Pooling and, to the Extent Necessary, Approval of an Overlapping Spacing unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a standard 960-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit underlying the W/2 of Section 35, Township 22 South, Range 28 East, and the W/2 of Sections 2 and 11, Township 23 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Trojan Shield Federal Com 301H and Trojan Shield Federal Com 501H wells to be horizontally drilled with first take points in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 35 and with last take points in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 11; and the Trojan Shield Federal Com 302H and Trojan Shield Federal Com 502H wells to be horizontally drilled with first take points in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 35 and will last take points in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 11. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The completed interval for the Trojan Shield Federal Com 301H is expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit. Applicant also seeks, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit. The proposed spacing unit will partially overlap the following Bone Spring spacing unit: • A 40-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the SW/4 SW/4 of Section 11, Township 23 South, Range 28 East, dedicated to BTA Oil Producers, LLC’s Pardue C 8808 JV-P #005 well (API 30-015-38999). Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Marathon as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 5.2 miles northeast of Loving, New Mexico.
26.	24208	Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. (“Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling operations under Order No. R 22552 (“Order”). The Order, which was issued on March 30, 2023: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 22 and 27, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Moonraker 22-27 Fed. Com. Well No. 201H (“Well”); and designated Applicant as operator of the Unit and Well. Applicant requests the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well until March 30, 2025. The Well is located approximately 8.5 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
27.	24209	Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. (“Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling operations under Order No. R 22553 (“Order”). The Order, which was issued on March 30, 2023: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 22 and 27, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Moonraker 22-27 Fed. Com. Well No. 202H (“Well”); and designated Applicant as operator of the Unit and Well. Applicant requests the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well until March 30, 2025. The Well is located approximately 8.5 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
28.	24210	Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. (“Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling operations under Order No. R 22554 (“Order”). The Order, which was issued on March 30, 2023: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Sections 22 and 27, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Moonraker 22-27 Fed. Com. Well No. 501H (“Well”); and designated Applicant as operator of the Unit and Well. Applicant requests the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well until March 30, 2025. The Well is located approximately 8.5 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
29.	24212	Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. to Extend Time to Commence Drilling Operations, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. (“Applicant”) seeks an order extending the deadline to commence drilling operations under Order No. R 22555 (“Order”). The Order, which was issued on March 30, 2023: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 W/2 of Sections 22 and 27, Township 19 South, Range 33 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Moonraker 22-27 Fed. Com. Well No. 502H (“Well”); and designated Applicant as operator of the Unit and Well. Applicant requests the Division extend the deadline to commence drilling the Well until March 30, 2025. The Well is located approximately 8.5 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
30.	24211	Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 641.27-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprising of Lots 1 and 2, S/2 NE/4 and the SE/4 of irregular Section 2 (E/2 equivalent), and the E/2 of Section 11, Township 20 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: the Tag State Com 703H and Tag State Com 803H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 11; and the Tag State Com 704H and Tag State Com 804H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 11. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The completed intervals for the Tag State Com 803H well is expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit under Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(1)(b) NMAC. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 19 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
31.	24213	Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 641.27-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprising of Lots 1 and 2, S/2 NE/4 and the SE/4 of irregular Section 2 (E/2 equivalent), and the E/2 of Section 11, Township 20 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the following wells: the Tag State Com 302H, Tag State Com 303H, Tag State Com 503H, and Tag State Com 603H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 11; and the Tag State Com 304H, Tag State Com 504H, and Tag State Com 604H wells to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 11. The producing area for the wells is expected to be orthodox. The completed intervals for the Tag State Com 303H and Tag State Com 603H wells are expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit under Rule 19.15.16.15(B)(1)(b) NMAC. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 19 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
32.	24214	Application of Chase Oil Corporation for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in the San Andres formation underlying a standard 160-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 W/2 of Section 29, Township 16 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Anchorage Federal Com #1H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 32, with a first take point in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 29 and a last take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 29. 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 Mack Energy Corporation as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Artesia, New Mexico.
33.	24215	Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Sections 9 and 10, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Emmett Fed Com #111H and Emmett Fed Com #121H wells, both to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 10, with a first take point in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 10 and a last take point in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 9. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 3 miles south of Loving, New Mexico.
34.	24216	Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the S/2 N/2 of Sections 9 and 10, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Emmett 10&9-24S-28E RB #112H and Emmett 10&9-24S-28E RB #122H wells, both to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 10, with a first take point in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 10 and a last take point in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 9. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 3 miles south of Loving, New Mexico.
35.	24217	Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the N/2 S/2 of Sections 9 and 10, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Prater 10&9-24S-28E RB #113H and Prater 10&9-24S-28E RB #123H wells, both to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 10, with a first take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 10 and a last take point in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 9. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 3 miles south of Loving, New Mexico.
36.	24218	Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the S/2 S/2 of Sections 9 and 10, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Prater 10&9-24S-28E RB #114H and Prater 10&9-24S-28E RB #124H wells, both to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 10, with a first take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 10 and a last take point in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 9. Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 3 miles south of Loving, New Mexico.
37.	24219	Application of BTA Oil Producers, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. BTA Oil Producers, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests from the top of the First Bone Spring formation to the base of the Second Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Sections 11 and 14, Township 22 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Crazy Goat 8711 14-11 State Com #3H and Crazy Goat 8711 14-11 State Com #5H wells (“Wells”), which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 14 to bottom hole locations in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 11. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Due to a depth severance in the Bone Spring formation within the Unit, BTA seeks to pool interests from the top of the First Bone Spring to the base of the Second Bone Spring at a stratigraphic equivalent of 10,444’ as shown in the Schlumberger Compensated Neutron/Litho Density Log, Run No. 1 (January 2, 1988) for the 8711 Chiso #1 Wellbore (API #30-025-30141). Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 27 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
38.	24220	Application of BTA Oil Producers, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. BTA Oil Producers, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests from the top of the First Bone Spring formation to the base of the Second Bone Spring formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Sections 11 and 14, Township 22 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Crazy Goat 8711 14-11 State Com #4H and Crazy Goat 8711 14-11 State Com #6H wells (“Wells”), which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 14 to bottom hole locations in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 11. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Due to a depth severance in the Bone Spring formation within the Unit, BTA seeks to pool interests from the top of the First Bone Spring to the base of the Second Bone Spring at a stratigraphic equivalent of 10,444’ as shown in the Schlumberger Compensated Neutron/Litho Density Log, Run No. 1 (January 2, 1988) for the 8711 Chiso #1 Wellbore (API #30-025-30141). Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 27 miles southwest of Hobbs, New Mexico.
39.	24224	Application of COG Operating LLC 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 pooling certain non-cost bearing owners with an interest in the Third Bone Spring interval of the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 959.23-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lots 1 & 2, S/2 NE/4, SE/4 of irregular Section 2 (E/2 equivalent) and the E/2 of Sections 11 and 14, Township 23 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the proposed Redtail Federal Com 602H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 2, with a first take point in Lot 2 of irregular Section 2 and the last take point in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 14. This horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Bone Spring spacing units: • 160-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lot 1, SE/4 NE/4 and the E/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 2 (E/2 E/2 equivalent), dedicated to COG’s Redtail State Com 1H (API: 30-025-40181); • 160-acre horizontal wells spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Section 14, dedicated to Cimarex Energy Co. of Colorado’s Cuervo Federal 20H (API: 30-025-40559) and Cuervo Federal 26H (API: 30-025-42094); and • 160-acre horizontal wells spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Section 14, dedicated to Cimarex Energy Co. of Colorado’s Cuervo Federal 21H (API: 30-025-41495). The completed interval of the Redtail Federal Com 602H is expected to remain within 330 feet of the adjoining quarter-quarter section (or equivalent) tracts to allow inclusion of these proximity tracts within the proposed horizontal spacing unit under 19.15.16.15.B(1)(b) NMAC. An ownership depth severance exists in the Bone Spring formation, within the proposed horizontal well spacing unit. Accordingly, Applicant seeks to pool only the Third Bone Spring interval of the Bone Spring formation, defined as the stratigraphic equivalent of between 11,104 feet and 12,312 feet total vertical depth, as seen in the Triste Draw Federal #2 (API 30-025-27708). Said area is located approximately 25 miles east of Malaga, New Mexico.
40.	24225	Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling certain non-cost-bearing interest owners in a portion of the Wolfcamp formation underlying a standard 479.61-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lot 1, SE/4 NE/4, and the E/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 2 (E/2 E/2 equivalent) and the E/2 E/2 of Sections 11 and 14, Township 23 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the proposed Redtail Federal Com 701H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of irregular Section 2, with a first take point in Lot 1 of irregular Section 2 and the last take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 14. Said area is located approximately 25 miles east of Malaga, New Mexico.
41.	24226	Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling certain non-cost-bearing interest owners in a portion of the Wolfcamp formation underlying a standard 479.62-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lot 2, SW/4 NE/4, W/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 2 (W/2 E/2 equivalent) and the W/2 E/2 of Sections 11 and 14, Township 23 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks to initially dedicate the above-referenced horizontal spacing unit to the proposed Redtail Federal Com 703H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 of Section 2, with a first take point in Lot 2 of irregular Section 2 and the last take point in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 14. Said area is located approximately 25 miles east of Malaga, New Mexico.
42.	24227	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company to amend order No. R-22610 for compulsory pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order amending Order No. R-22610 to (a) correct Exhibit A to the order, and (b) extend the well commencement deadline one year, to March 30, 2025. Order No. R-22610 (dated March 30, 2023) pooled uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Section 1 and the W/2E/2 of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, NMPM. The unit was to be dedicated to the Bondurant 1/12 B2BO Fed. Com. Well No. 1H, but the pooling checklist attached to the order contained an incorrect well name. Applicant requests that the error be corrected. The order also requires the commencement of drilling within one year of the date of the order unless the operator obtains an extension by amendment of the order for good cause shown. Applicant requests a one year extension because an APD for the well has not yet been approved. The unit is located approximately 9 miles north-northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
43.	24228	Application of Avant Operating, LLC to Amend Order No. R-22676 Eddy County, New Mexico. Avant Operating, LLC (“Applicant”), successor in interest to Legacy Reserves Operating, LP, seeks an order amending Order No. R-22676 to extend the deadline to commence drilling the initial well under the Order and to substitute Applicant as operator under the Order. Order R-22676 pooled uncommitted interest owners in a 240-acre, more or less, standard Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2E/2 of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 31 East, and the W/2 NE/4 of Section 4, Township 19 South, Range 31 East, Eddy County, New Mexico. Said area is located approximately 28 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
44.	24229	Application of Avant Operating, LLC to Amend Order No. R-22677 Eddy County, New Mexico. Avant Operating, LLC (“Applicant”), successor in interest to Legacy Reserves Operating, LP, seeks an order amending Order No. R-22677 to extend the deadline to commence drilling the initial well under the Order and to substitute Applicant as operator under the Order. Order R-22677 pooled uncommitted interest owners in a 240-acre, more or less, standard Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2E/2 of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 31 East, and the E/2 NE/4 of Section 4, Township 19 South, Range 31 East, Eddy County, New Mexico. Said area is located approximately 28 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
45.	24230	Application of Ameredev Operating, LLC to Amend Order No. R-23682, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks a year extension of time to complete the wells drilled under Order No. R-22864. The Unit is comprised of the E/2 W/2 and W/2 E/2 of Sections 28 and 33, Township 25 South, Range 36 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Order No. R-22864 pooled the uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation and dedicated the Unit to the proposed initial Tea Olive Fed Com 25 36 33 104H well (API No. 30-025-50739) to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 4, T26S-R36E, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/3 (Unit C) of Section 28, T25S-R36E; Tea Olive Fed Com 25 36 33 124H well (API No. 30-025-50745) to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 4, T26S-R36E, to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/3 (Unit C) of Section 28, T25S-R36E; and Tea Olive Fed Com 25 36 33 115H well (API No. 30-025-50742) to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 4, T26S-R36E, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 28, T25S-R36E. Said area is located 5 miles southwest of Jal, New Mexico.
46.	24250	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 non-standard 1440-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16 and the S/2 (aka Units I through P) of Sections 1, 2 and 3, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Sections 1, 2, and 3 are irregular sections containing correction lots. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 335H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 13 of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in Lot 16 of Section 1; the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 337H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SW/4 (Unit L) of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 1; and the Burton Flat 3-1 Fed State Com 339H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 3 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 1. The wells will be orthodox in location, and the take points and completed interval will comply with the setback requirements under the statewide Rules. Applicant seeks approval of existing overlapping units identified as: the Burton Flat Deep Unit 56H (API. No. 30-015-40683) covering Lots 13-16 of Section 3; the Burton Flat Deep Unit 52H (API. No. 30-015-40693) covering Lots 13-16 of Section 2; the Burton Flat Deep 61H Well (API No. 30-015-43136) and the Burton Flat Deep 57H Well (API No. 30-015-40829) covering the N/2 S/2 of Section 3; the Burton Flat Deep 62H Well (API No. 30-015-42629) and the Burton Flat Deep 53H Well (API No. 30-015-40502) covering the N/2 S/2 of Section 2; the Government D #5 Well (API No. 30-015-25302) covering NW/4 SE/4 of Section 1; Burton Flat E Federal #1 Well (API No. 30-015-25064) covering the NW/4 SW/4 of Section 1; the Burton Flat Deep 58H Well (API No. 30-015-41057) covering the S/2 S/2 of Section 3; and Burton Flat Deep 54H Well (API No. 30-015-40503) covering the S/2 S/2 of Section 2. Also to be considered will be approval for the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof; actual operating costs and charges for supervision; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the wells and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. The wells and lands are located approximately 7 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
47.	24251	Application of Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., 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 non-standard 960-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”) comprised of the W/2 of Sections 15, 22, and 27, all in Township 23 South, Range 32 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Grumpy Cat 15-27 Fed Com 521H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 15 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 27; Grumpy Cat 15-27 Fed Com 522H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 15 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 27; the Grumpy Cat 15-27 Fed Com 531H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 15 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 27; and the Grumpy Cat 15-27 Fed Com 532H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 15 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) of Section 27. All the proposed wells will be orthodox in location, and their take points and completed intervals will comply with the setback requirements under statewide Rules. Applicant will seek approval of overlapping units, consisting of the Grumpy Cat 15-22 Fed Com 211H (API 30-025-45730) in the W/2 W/2 of Sections 15 and 22, and the Grumpy Cat 15-22 Fed Com 212H (API 30-025-45731) in the E/2 W/2 of Sections 15 and 22, and Applicant will apply for administrative approval of the non-standard spacing (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 25 miles East of Loving, New Mexico.
48.	24261	Application of Hilcorp Energy Company for an Exception to the Well Density Requirements of the Special Rules and Regulations of the Blanco-Mesaverde Gas Pool, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order for an exception to the well density requirements of Rule I.B of the Special Rules and Regulations for the Blanco-Mesaverde Gas Pool (72319), Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, to permit it to drill and complete two additional Mesaverde vertical and/or directional gas wells, making a total of six vertical and/or directional gas wells within the same standard 320-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit. Hilcorp further seeks approval for the proposed locations of the San Juan 29-6 Unit 109N Well (API No. 30-039-PENDING), to be directionally drilled with a surface hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) and bottom-hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D), and the San Juan 29-6 Unit 109P Well (API No. 30-039-PENDING), to be vertically drilled with a surface hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C), within the W/2 of Section 32, Township 29 North, Range 6 West, NMPM, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, and authorization to simultaneously complete and produce both wells from the Blanco-Mesaverde Gas Pool. Said area is located approximately 18 miles east of Blanco, NM.
49.	24264	Application of Hilcorp Energy Company for an Exception to the Well Density Requirements of the Special Rules and Regulations of the Blanco-Mesaverde Gas Pool, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order for an exception to the well density requirements of Rule I.B of the Special Rules and Regulations for the Blanco-Mesaverde Gas Pool (72319), Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, to permit it to drill and complete two additional Mesaverde vertical and/or directional gas wells, making a total of six vertical and/or directional gas wells within the same standard 320-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit. Hilcorp further seeks approval for the proposed locations of the San Juan 29-6 Unit 118 Well (API No. 30-039-PENDING), to be directionally drilled with a surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) and bottom-hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P), and the San Juan 29-6 Unit 118M Well (API No. 30-039-PENDING), to be directionally drilled with a surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) and bottom-hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J), within the E/2 of Section 32, Township 29 North, Range 6 West, NMPM, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, and authorization to simultaneously complete and produce both wells from the Blanco-Mesaverde Gas Pool. Said area is located approximately 18 miles east of Blanco, NM.
50.	24265	Application of Crockett Operating, LLC to Amend Order R-22613 to Add Additional Pooled Parties and Extend the Drilling Deadline, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division to amend pooling Order No. R-22613 to add additional mineral owners to the pooling order and extend the drilling deadline. Order No. R-22613 designated Crockett Operating, LLC as the operator and pooled the uncommitted mineral interests in the San Andres formation (Bronco; San Andres South [7500]) underlying a standard 480-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Section 31 and the SE/4 of Section 30, Township 13 South, Range 38 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This standard horizonal well spacing unit is currently initially dedicated to the Ackbar 30 31 B Fee 5H (API: 30-025-51013) well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 30, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 31. Said area is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Lovington, New Mexico.
51.	24272	Application of Earthstone Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Earthstone Operating, LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 160-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Section 25, Township 20 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Lea South 25 Fed Com 2BS 14H well (“Well”), which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A). 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 operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located approximately 25 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
52.	24273	Application of XTO Permian Operating, LLC for a Closed Loop Gas Capture Injection Pilot Project, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the seeks an order authorizing it to engage in a closed loop gas capture injection pilot project (“Pilot Project”) in the Bone Spring formation within a 12,800-acre, more or less, project area consisting of the following acreage identified below in Eddy County, New Mexico (the “Project Area”): Township 25 South, Range 30 East Section 8: E/2 SE/4 Section 13: W/2 W/2 Section 14: E/2 W/2 Section 15: E/2 W/2 Section 17: E/2 E/2 Section 20: E/2 E/2 Section 21: W/2 W/2 Section 22: E/2 W/2 Section 23: W/2 W/2 Section 24: W/2 NW/4 Section 26: NW/4 NW/4 Section 29: E/2 NE/4 Applicant proposes to occasionally inject produced gas from the Bone Spring and Wolfcamp formations into the following producing wells to avoid temporary flaring of gas or the shut-in of producing wells during pipeline capacity constraints, mechanical difficulties, plant shutdowns, or other events impacting the ability to deliver gas into a pipeline: • POKER LAKE UNIT CVX JV RR 010H (API No. 30-015-42158); • POKER LAKE CVX JV RR 006H (API No. 30-015-40580); • POKER LAKE CVX JV PB 005H (API No. 30-015-40763); • POKER LAKE CVX JV BS 025H (API No. 30-015-41639); • POKER LAKE CVX JV BS 022H (API No. 30-015-41693); • POKER LAKE CVX JV PC COM 021H (API No. 30-015-42390); • POKER LAKE UNIT CVX JV PC 1H (API No. 30-015-36635); • POKER LAKE CVX JV BS 011H (API No. 30-015-39693); • POKER LAKE CVX JV BS 008H (API No. 30-015-39508); and • POKER LAKE CVX JV BS 021H (API No. 30-015-41554). XTO seeks authority to inject produced gas into the Avalon, First Bone Spring, Second Bone Spring, and Third Bone Spring intervals of the Bone Spring formation along the horizontal portion of each wellbore at surface injection pressures of no more than 1,250 psi and a maximum injection rate of 6 MMSCF/day. The subject acreage is located approximately 16 miles southeast of Loving, New Mexico.
53.	24164	Application of Colgate Production, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Applicant”) applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 240-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, and the N/2 NE/4 of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Alpine 7-12 State 121H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East; and Alpine 7-12 State 131H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Permian Resources Operating, LLC as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 18 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
54.	24165	Application of Colgate Production, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Applicant”) applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 240-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 N/2 of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, and the S/2 NE/4 of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Alpine 7-12 State 122H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 NE/4 (Unit G) of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East; and Alpine 7-12 State 132H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 NE/4 (Unit G) of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Permian Resources Operating, LLC as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 18 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
55.	24166	Application of Colgate Production, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Applicant”) applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 240-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 S/2 of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, and the N/2 SE/4 of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Alpine 7-12 State 123H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East; and Alpine 7-12 State 133H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Permian Resources Operating, LLC as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 18 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
56.	24167	Application of Colgate Production, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Colgate Production, LLC (“Applicant”) applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 240-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2 S/2 of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, and the S/2 SE/4 of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Alpine 7-12 State 124H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East; and Alpine 7-12 State 134H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 7, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 27 East. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Permian Resources Operating, LLC as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 18 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
57.	23872	Application of Spur Energy Partners LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Yeso formation underlying a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of Section 10, Township 18 South, Range 27 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the following proposed wells (“Wells”): the Red Skies 10 Federal Com 10H and Red Skies 10 Federal Com 50H wells, to be drilled from surface hole locations in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 11 to bottom hole locations in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 10; and the Red Skies 10 Federal Com 11H, Red Skies 10 Federal Com 51H, and Red Skies 10 Federal Com 12H wells, to be drilled from surface hole locations in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 11 to bottom hole locations in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 10. The completed interval of the wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Red Skies 10 Federal Com 11H well will be located within 330’ of the quarter-quarter section line separating the N/2 N/2 and S/2 N/2 of Section 10 to allow for the creation of a 320-acre standard horizontal spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 9.59 miles southeast of Artesia, New Mexico.
58.	24093	Application of Riley Permian Operating Company, LLC for a Horizontal Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division: (1) creating a standard 400-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of the N/2 of Section 10 and the W/2NW/4 of Section 11, Township 18 South, Range 27 East, N.M.P.M, Eddy County, New Mexico, and (2) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Yeso formation, designated as an oil pool, underlying said unit. The proposed wells to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit are the Walter 182710111 #11H and Walter 182710111#22H Wells, which are oil wells that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE¼NE¼ of Section 9 to a bottom hole location in the Yeso Formation in the NW¼NW¼ of Section 11, and the Walter 182710111 #13H, Walter 182710111 #15H, and Walter 182710111 #24H, which are oil wells that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE¼NE¼ of Section 9 to a bottom hole location in the Yeso Formation in the SW¼NW¼ of Section 11. The wells are orthodox in location and the take points and laterals comply with Statewide Rules for setbacks; also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof; actual operating costs and charges for supervision; the designation of the Applicant as Operator of the wells and unit; and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. The wells and lands are located approximately 10 miles from Artesia, New Mexico.
59.	24085	Application of Marathon Oil Permian LLC for compulsory pooling and, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a standard 800-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit underlying the SE/4 of Section 25, the E/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, and the E/2 of Section 1, Township 25 South, Range 28 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Cobra Cobretti BS Federal Com 301H, Cobra Cobretti BS Federal Com 302H, Cobra Cobretti BS Federal Com 551H, Cobra Cobretti BS Federal Com 552H, Cobra Cobretti BS Federal Com 553H, and Cobra Cobretti BS Federal Com 554H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The wells will be drilled at orthodox locations. The completed intervals for Cobra Cobretti BS Federal Com 302H and the Cobra Cobretti BS Federal Com 552H are each expected to be less than 330 feet from the adjoining tracts thereby allowing for the inclusion of the proximity tracts within the proposed spacing unit. Applicant seeks, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit. The proposed spacing unit will partially overlap the following existing Bone Spring spacing units: • A 240-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2SE/4 of Section 25 and the E/2E/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, dedicated to Marathon’s Southern Comfort 36 SB State #007H well (API 30-015-46201) • A 240-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2SE/4 of Section 25 and the W/2E/2 of Section 36, Township 24 South, Range 28 East, dedicated to Marathon’s Southern Comfort 36 SB State #004H well (API 30-015-46200) • A 320-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Section 1, Township 25 South, Range 28 East, dedicated to Marathon’s Whistle Pig 1 SB Federal Com #005H well (API 30-015-45174). Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Marathon as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 5 miles southeast of Malaga, New Mexico.
60.	24163	Application of Armstrong Energy Corporation for Compulsory Pooling, Chaves County, New Mexico. Armstrong Energy Corporation (“Applicant”) applies for an order: (1) establishing a 40-acre, more or less, vertical well unit comprised of the SW/4 SE/4 of Section 11, Township 11 South, Range 31 East, Chaves County, New Mexico (“Unit”); and (2) pooling all uncommitted interests in the Devonian formation underlying the Unit. Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Rocket Man #1 well (“Well”), which will be a vertical well drilled from a surface hole to a bottom hole located in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 11. 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 cost, 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 36 miles north of Maljamar, New Mexico.
61.	24189	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the S/2N/2 of Section 9 and the S/2N/2 Section 8, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM. Applicant proposes to drill the Sandlot 9/8 Fee Well No. 554H, with a first take point in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 9 and a last take point in the SW/4NW/4 of Section 8, and dedicate the S/2N/2 of Section 9 and the S/2N/2 Section 8 to the well. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 4 miles northwest of Otis, New Mexico.
62.	24190	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Bone Spring formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2S/2 of Section 9 and the N/2S/2 Section 8, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM. Applicant proposes to drill the Sandlot 9/8 Fee Well No. 525H, with a first take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 9 and a last take point in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 8, and to dedicate the N/2S/2 of Section 9 and the N/2S/2 Section 8 to the well. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the well. The unit is located approximately 4 miles northwest of Otis, New Mexico.
63.	24178	Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. for Authorization to Drill and Operate an Infill Well Under Order No. R-14097, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. (“Applicant”) seeks authorization to drill and operate an infill well under the terms of Division Order No. R-14097. Order No. R-14097: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Quail Ridge; Bone Spring Pool (Code 50640) underlying a 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Section 16, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Cimarron 16 19S 34E RN State Well No. 133H (“Well”); and designated Matador Production Company as operator of the Unit and Well. Applicant is a pooled working interest owner under the terms of Order No. R-14097 and proposes to drill the Cimarron 16 19 34 RN State Com #101H infill well (“Infill Well”) from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 16 to a bottom hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 16. The Infill Well will produce from the Quail Ridge; Bone Spring Pool (Code 50640). The Wells are located approximately 25 miles east of Hobbs, New Mexico.
64.	24180	Application of E.G.L. Resources, Inc. for Authorization to Drill and Operate an Infill Well Under Order No. R-13960, Lea County, New Mexico. E.G.L. Resources, Inc. (“Applicant”) seeks authorization to drill and operate an infill well under the terms of Division Order No. R-13960. Order No. R-13960: pooled all uncommitted interests in the Quail Ridge; Bone Spring Pool (Code 50640) underlying a 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Section 16, Township 19 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); dedicated the Unit to the Cimarron 16 19 34 RN State Well No. 134H (“Well”); and designated Matador Production Company as operator of the Unit and Well. Applicant is a pooled working interest owner under the terms of Order No. R-13960 and proposes to drill the Cimarron 16 19 34 RN State Com #102H infill well (“Infill Well”) from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 16 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 16. The Infill Well will produce from the Quail Ridge; Bone Spring Pool (Code 50640). The Wells are located approximately 25 miles east of Hobbs, New Mexico.
65.	24200	Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 400-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of the W/2 SE/4 of Section 3 and the W/2 E/2 of Sections 10 and 15, Township 25 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling this proposed horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Mark M. #123H, Mark M. #134H, and Mark M. #135H wells, all to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the S/2 SE/4 of Section 15, with a first take point in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 15 and a last take point in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 3. This horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Bone Spring spacing unit: • 240-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 SE/4 of Section 3 and the W/2 E/2 of Section 10, dedicated to EOG Resources, Inc.’s Osprey 10 #303H (API: 30-025-46452). Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
66.	24202	Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 400-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of the E/2 SE/4 of Section 3 and the E/2 E/2 of Sections 10 and 15, Township 25 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling this proposed horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Mark M. #124H, Mark M. #136H, Mark M. #137H, and Mark M. #138H wells, all to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the S/2 SE/4 of Section 15, with a first take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 15 and a last take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 3. This horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Bone Spring spacing unit: • 240-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 SE/4 of Section 3 and the E/2 E/2 of Section 10, dedicated to EOG Resources, Inc.’s Osprey 10 #304H (API: 30-025-46454). Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
67.	24252	Application of Cimarex Energy 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 Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 484.63-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 (the N/2 N/2 equivalent) of Sections 2 and 1, Township 20 South, Range 29 East; and Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 (the N/2 N/2 equivalent) of Section 6, Township 20 South, Range 30 East; NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Sections 2, 1 and 6 are irregular sections containing correction lots. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Crest 2-1-6 State Fed Com 1H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in Lot 1 (aka NE/4 NE/4) of Section 6. The completed interval and first take and last take point for the well meets the Division’s statewide setback requirements for horizontal oil wells. Applicant seeks approval of an overlapping unit involving the Superior Federal 10H (API 30-015-38465), covering the W/2 W/2 of Section 1. 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 16 miles Northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
68.	24253	Application of Cimarex Energy 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 Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 479.39-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing unit comprising the S/2 N/2 of Sections 2 and 1, Township 20 South, Range 29 East; and the S/2 N/2 of Section 6, Township 20 South, Range 30 East; NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. The proposed well to be dedicated to the horizontal spacing unit is the Crest 2-1-6 State Fed Com 2H Well, an oil well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 2 to a bottom hole location in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 6. The completed interval and first and last take points for the well meet the Division’s statewide setback requirements for horizontal oil wells. Applicant seeks approval of an overlapping unit involving the Superior Federal 10H (API 30-015-38465), covering the W/2 W/2 of Section 1. 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 16 miles Northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
69.	24255	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling and approval of a non-standard spacing unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 1-4, E/2, and E/2W/2 (All) of Section 19 and All of Section 20, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to: (a) the Canal 20/19 Fed. Com. Well No. 712H, with a first take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 20 and a last take point in Lot 1 of Section 19; (b) the Canal 20/19 Fed. Com. Well No. 714H, with a first take point in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 20 and a last take point in Lot 2 of Section 19; (c) the Canal 20/19 Fed. Com. Well No. 716H, with a first take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 20 and a last take point in Lot 3 of Section 19; and (d) the Canal 20/19 Fed. Com. Well No. 718H, with a first take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 20 and a last take point in Lot 4 of Section 19. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing and equipping the wells. The well unit is located approximately 3-1/2 miles north of downtown Carlsbad, New Mexico.
70.	24275	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 1, 2, NE/4, and E/2NW/4 (the N/2) of Section 29 and the N/2 of Section 30, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to: (a) the Elysian Fields 29/30 Fee Well No. 712H, with a first take point in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 29 and a last take point in Lot 1 of Section 30; and (b) the Elysian Fields 29/30 Fee Well No. 714H, with a first take point in the SE/4NE/4 of Section 29 and a last take point in Lot 2 of Section 30. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing and equipping the wells. The well unit is located approximately 2-1/2 miles north of downtown Carlsbad, New Mexico.
71.	24276	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for compulsory pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Mewbourne Oil Company seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of Lots 3, 4, SE/4, and E/2SW/4 (the S/2) of Section 29 and the S/2 of Section 30, Township 21 South, Range 27 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to: (a) the Elysian Fields 29/30 Fee Well No. 716H, with a first take point in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 29 and a last take point in Lot 3 of Section 30; and (b) the Elysian Fields 29/30 Fee Well No. 718H, with a first take point in the SE/4SE/4 of Section 29 and a last take point in Lot 4 of Section 30. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling, completing, testing, and equipping the wells and the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of applicant as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling, completing, testing and equipping the wells. The well unit is located approximately 2-1/2 miles north of downtown Carlsbad, New Mexico.
72.	24259	Application of Flat Creek Resources, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation (WILLOW LAKE; BONE SPRING, WEST [96415]) in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”), comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Sections 22 and 23 (“2-Mile HSU”), Township 24 South, Range 26 East, in Eddy County, New Mexico and, as an alternative, a standard 240-acre, more or less, HSU, comprised of the N/2 N/2 of Section 22 and the N/2 W/4 of Section 23 (“Alternative HSU”), Township 24 South, Range 26 East, in Eddy County, New Mexico, if timing issues arise with securing the Bureau of Land Management lease for the N/2 NE/4 of Section 23. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2-mile well in the HSU: Jurnegan Fed Com BS2 #1H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 965’ FNL and 610’ FWL of Section 22, T24S-R26E to a bottom hole location approximately 440’ FNL and 100’ FEL of Section 23, T24S-R26E. In the alternative, Flat Creek proposes to drill the Jurnegan Fed Com BS2 #1H well, from a surface hole location approximately 965’ FNL and 610’ FWL of Section 22, T24S-R26E to a bottom hole location approximately 440’ FNL and 2540’ FWL of Section 23, T24S-R26E as a 1.5-mile lateral in the Alternative HSU. The completed intervals and first and last take points in either HSU will meet statewide setback requirements 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 land are approximately 6 miles South West of Whites City, New Mexico.
73.	24260	Application of Flat Creek Resources, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation (WILLOW LAKE; BONE SPRING, WEST [96415]) in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”), comprised of the S/2 N/2 of Sections 22 and 23, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, in Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2-mile well in the HSU: Jurnegan Fed Com BS2 #2H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 995’ FNL and 610’ FWL of Section 22, T24S-R26E to a bottom hole location approximately 1,870’ FNL and 100’ FEL of Section 23, T24S-R26E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet statewide setback requirements 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 land are approximately 6 miles South West of Whites City, New Mexico.
74.	24262	Application of Flat Creek Resources, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation (WILLOW LAKE; BONE SPRING, WEST [96415]) in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”), comprised of the N/2 S/2 of Sections 22 and 23, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, in Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2-mile well in the HSU: Jurnegan Fed Com BS2 #3H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 1,400’ FSL and 725’ FWL of Section 22, T24S-R26E to a bottom hole location approximately 1,900’ FSL and 100’ FEL of Section 23, T24S-R26E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet statewide setback requirements 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 land are approximately 6 miles South West of Whites City, New Mexico.
75.	24263	Application of Flat Creek Resources, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in the Bone Spring formation (WILLOW LAKE; BONE SPRING, WEST [96415]) in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”), comprised of the S/2 S/2 of Sections 22 and 23, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, in Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant proposes to drill the following 2-mile well in the HSU: Jurnegan Fed Com BS2 #4H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface hole location approximately 1,370’ FSL and 725’ FWL of Section 22, T24S-R26E to a bottom hole location approximately 440’ FSL and 100’ FEL of Section 23, T24S-R26E. The completed intervals and first and last take points will meet statewide setback requirements 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 land are approximately 6 miles South West of Whites City, New Mexico.
76.	23737	Application of BTA Oil Producers, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 480-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the NW/4 of Section 26 and the W/2 of Section 23, Township 20 South, Range 35 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the following proposed wells (“Wells”): Lost Mine 22302 26-23 Fed Com #1H, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 NW/4 (Unit F) of Section 26 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 23; Lost Mine 22302 26-23 Fed Com #2H, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 NW/4 (Unit F) of Section 26 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 23; Lost Mine 22302 26-23 Fed Com #3H, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 NW/4 (Unit F) of Section 26 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 23; and Lost Mine 22302 26-23 Fed Com #4H, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 NW/4 (Unit F) of Section 26 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 23. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Lost Mine 22302 26-23 Fed Com #3H well will be located within 330’of the quarter-quarter section line separating the W/2 NW/4 and E/2 NW/4 of Section 26 and the W/2 W/2 and E/2 W/2 of Section 23, to allow for the creation of a 480-acre standard horizontal spacing unit. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Wells and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 16.5 miles northwest of Eunice, New Mexico.
77.	24203	Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 400-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of the W/2 SE/4 of Section 3 and the W/2 E/2 of Sections 10 and 15, Township 25 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling this proposed horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Mark M. #223H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the S/2 SE/4 of Section 15, with a first take point in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 15 and a last take point in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 3. This horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Wolfcamp spacing unit: • 480-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the SE/4 of Section 3 and the E/2 of Section 10, dedicated to EOG Resources, Inc.’s Osprey 10 #706H (API: 30-025-45525); and • 160-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Section 15, dedicated to Matador’s Ocotillo Sunrise 411H (API: 30-025-46808) and Ocotillo Sunrise 401H (API:30-025-46807). Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
78.	24204	Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 400-acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of the E/2 SE/4 of Section 3 and the E/2 E/2 of Sections 10 and 15, Township 25 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling this proposed horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Mark M. #224H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the S/2 SE/4 of Section 15, with a first take point in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 15 and a last take point in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 3. This horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Wolfcamp spacing unit: • 480-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the SE/4 of Section 3 and the E/2 of Section 10, dedicated to EOG Resources, Inc.’s Osprey 10 #706H (API: 30-025-45525); and • 160-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 E/2 of Section 15, dedicated to Matador’s Ocotillo Sunrise “15” WA AP Fee 2H (API: 30-025-44294). Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well and the allocation of the cost thereof, actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator of the well, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said well. Said area is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Jal, New Mexico.
79.	24221	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 332.68-acre, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of Lots 1-4 of irregular Sections 5 and 6 (N/2 N/2 equivalent), Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling this proposed horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Sig 6/5 Fed Com #611H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of irregular Section 6 (SW/4 NW/4 equivalent), with a first take point in Lot 4 of irregular Section 6 (NW/4 NW/4 equivalent) and a last take point in Lot 1 of irregular Section 5 (NE/4 NE/4 equivalent). This horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Bone Spring spacing units: • 160-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lot 2 (NW/4 NE/4 equivalent), SW/4 NE/4 and the W/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 6, dedicated to Mewbourne’s Ruger “6” Federal Com #3H (API: 30-015-37198); • 160-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lot 1 (NE/4 NE/4 equivalent), SE/4 NE/4 and the E/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 6, dedicated to Mewbourne’s Ruger “6” Federal Com #4H (API: 30-015-39686); • 163-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lot 2 (NW/4 NE/4 equivalent), SW/4 NE/4 and the W/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 5, dedicated to Mewbourne’s Colt “5” Federal #2H (API: 30-015-37170); and • 40-acre, more or less, vertical well spacing unit comprised of Lot 3 (NE/4 NW/4 equivalent) of Section 5, dedicated to Mewbourne’s Gatuna Canyon 5 Federal #3 (API: 30-015-34969). 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 said well. Said area is located approximately 14.5 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
80.	24222	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 309.88-acre, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation comprised of Lot 5, SE/4 NW/4, S/2 NE/4 of irregular Section 6 (S/2 N/2 equivalent) and S/2 N/2 of irregular Section 5, Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling this proposed horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Sig 6/5 Fed Com #614H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of irregular Section 6 (SW/4 NW/4 equivalent), with a first take point in Lot 5 of irregular Section 6 (SW/4 NW/4 equivalent) and a last take point in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of irregular Section 5. This horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing Bone Spring spacing units: • 160-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lot 2 (NW/4 NE/4 equivalent), SW/4 NE/4 and the W/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 6, dedicated to Mewbourne’s Ruger “6” Federal Com #3H (API: 30-015-37198); • 160-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lot 1 (NE/4 NE/4 equivalent), SE/4 NE/4 and the E/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 6, dedicated to Mewbourne’s Ruger “6” Federal Com #4H (API: 30-015-39686); • 163-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lot 2 (NW/4 NE/4 equivalent), SW/4 NE/4 and the W/2 SE/4 of irregular Section 5, dedicated to Mewbourne’s Colt “5” Federal #2H (API: 30-015-37170); and • 160-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the S/2 N/2 of irregular Section 5, dedicated to Mewbourne’s Savage 5 EH Federal #1H (API: 30-015-41897). 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 said well. Said area is located approximately 14.5 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
81.	24223	Application of Mewbourne Oil Company for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a standard 642.56-acre horizontal well spacing unit comprised of Lots 1-5, the SE/4 NW/4 and the S/2 NE/4 of irregular Section 6 (N/2 equivalent) and Lots 1-4 and the S/2 N/2 of irregular Section 5 (N/2 equivalent), Township 20 South, Range 29 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Sig 6/5 Fed Com #713H well, to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in Lot 5 of irregular Section 6 (SW/4 NW/4 equivalent), with a first take point in Lot 5 of irregular Section 6 (SW/4 NW/4 equivalent) and a last take point in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of irregular Section 5. The completed interval of the Sig 6/5 Fed Com #713H is expected to remain within 330 feet of the adjoining quarter-quarter section (or equivalent) tracts to allow inclusion of these proximity tracts within the proposed horizontal spacing unit under 19.15.16.15.B(1)(b) NMAC. 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 said well. Said area is located approximately 14.5 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

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