OCD Permitting

PRELIMINARY DOCKET: Examiner Hearing for Thursday, January 18, 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. 23917 Application of OXY USA Inc. for Approval of an Overlapping 960-Acre Non-Standard Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order (a) approving an overlapping 960-acre, more or less, non-standard horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying Section 35 and the S/2 Section 26, Township 22 South, Range 31 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in this acreage. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the following proposed wells:

o    Evil Olive 26 35 Fed Com 4H, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 26 to a bottomhole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 35; and

o    Evil Olive 26 35 Fed Com 71H, to be drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 26 to a bottomhole location in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 35.

This 960-acre non-standard horizontal well spacing unit will overlap an existing 240-acre standard horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 SE/4 of Section 26 and the E/2 E/2 of Section 35, Township 22 South, Range 31 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, which is operated by COG Operating LLC and dedicated to the Tankless Federal Com #2H well (API: 30-015-44434) within the Livingston Ridge; Bone Spring (Pool Code 39350). Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 20 miles northeast of Loving, New Mexico.
2. 23918 Application of OXY USA Inc. for Approval of a 960-Acre Non-Standard Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order (a) approving an overlapping 960-acre, more or less, non-standard horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying Section 35 and the S/2 Section 26, Township 22 South, Range 31 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted mineral owners in this acreage. This spacing unit will be initially dedicated to the following proposed wells:

o    Evil Olive 26 35 Fed Com 31H and 32H, to be drilled from ac common surface location in the NE/4 SW/4 (Unit K) of Section 26 to bottomhole locations in the SW/4 SW/4 (Unit M) of Section 35;

o    Evil Olive 26 35 Fed Com 33H, 34H, and 35H, to be drilled from a common surface location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 26 to bottomhole locations in the SE/4 SW/4 (Unit N) and the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 35; and

o    Evil Olive 26 35 Fed Com 36H and 37H, to be drilled from a common surface location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 26 to bottomhole locations in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 35.

Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the wells and the allocation of the costs thereof, operating costs and charges for supervision, the designation of applicant as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the wells. Said area is approximately 20 miles northeast of Loving, New Mexico.
3. 24065 Application of Spur Energy Partners LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Spur Energy Partners LLC seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Yeso formation underlying a 200-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the NE/4 SE/4 of Section 29 and the N/2 S/2 of Section 28, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Radiohead 29-28 Fee 10H and Radiohead 29-28 Fee 60H wells (“Wells”), which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 29 to bottom hole locations in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 28. 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 the operator of the Wells, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Wells. The Wells are located approximately 8.69 miles South and .10 miles West of Artesia, NM.
4. 23985 Application of Colgate Production, LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Non-Standard Spacing Unit, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 798.54-acre, more or less, non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the N/2 of irregular Sections 3 and 4, and NE/4 of irregular Section 5, Township 20, Range 30 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the following wells (“Wells”): Michelada 5 Fed Com 121H and Michelada 5 Fed Com 131H, which will be drilled from surface hole locations in Lot 3 (NE/4 NW/4 equivalent) of Section 5 to bottom hole locations in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 3; and Michelada 5 Fed Com 122H and Michelada 5 Fed Com 132H, which will be drilled from surface hole locations in Lot 3 (NE/4 NW/4 equivalent) of Section 5 to bottom hole locations in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 3. The completed interval 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. Applicant also requests approval of a non-standard spacing unit. The Wells are located approximately 21 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
5. 24039 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/2S/2 of Section 12, Township 21 South, Range 25 East, N.M.P.M., and the S/2S/2 of Section 7 and the SW/4SW/4 of Section 8, Township 21 South, Range 26 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico. The unit will be dedicated to the Stage Fright 12/8 Fed. Com. Well No. 618H, with a first take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 12 and a last take point in the SW/4SW/4 of Section 8. 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 9 miles southeast of Seven Rivers, New Mexico.
6. 24058 Application of Cimarex Energy Co. to Amend Order No. R-22421, Eddy County, New Mexico. Cimarex Energy Co. seeks an order amending Order No. R-22421, entered on December 5, 2022, to extend the well commencement deadline one year, to December 5, 2024. Order No. R-22421 pooled uncommitted mineral interest owners in the Wolfcamp formation underlying a horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 of Section 29 and the W/2 of Section 32, Township 25 South, Range 27 East, N.M.P.M., Eddy County, New Mexico, for the purpose of drilling the Southern Hills 32-29 State Fed. Com. Well No. 3H. Order No. R-22421 requires the commencement of drilling within one year of the date of the order unless the operator obtains an extension by amending the order for good cause shown. The unit is located approximately 7-1/2 miles south-southeast of Black River Village, New Mexico.
7. 24059 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Non-Standard Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order: (1) establishing a 1280-acre, more or less, non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of Sections 28 and 33, Township 25 South, Range 35 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”); and (2) pooling all uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation underlying the Unit. The Unit will be dedicated to the following proposed wells (“Wells”): Akubra Federal Com 701H well, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 28; Akubra Federal Com 702H well, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 28; Akubra Federal Com 703H well, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 28; Akubra Federal Com 801H well, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 28; and Akubra Federal Com 802H well, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 28. 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 9.5 miles west of Jal, New Mexico.
8. 24060 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling and Approval of Non-Standard Spacing Unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for an order: (1) establishing a 960-acre, more or less, non-standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the W/2 and W/2 E/2 of Sections 28 and 33, Township 25 South, Range 35 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 proposed wells (“Wells”): Akubra Federal Com 601H, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NW/4 (Unit C) of Section 28; and Akubra Federal Com 602H, to be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 28. 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 9.5 miles west of Jal, New Mexico.
9. 24061 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. COG Operating LLC 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 E/2 E/2 of Sections 28 and 33, Township 25 South, Range 35 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the Akubra Federal Com 603H well (“Well”), which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 4 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 28. The completed interval of the Well will be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the Well and the allocation of the costs, the designation of Applicant as the operator of the Well, and a 200% charge for the risk involved in drilling and completing the Well. The Well is located approximately 9.5 miles west of Jal, New Mexico.
10. 24062 Application of SPC Resources, LLC to Amend Order No. R-21096, As Amended, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks to amend Order No. R-21096, as amended, to allow for a one-year extension of time to drill an initial a well under the Order until February 17, 2025. The Unit is comprised of the W/2 and E/2 of Section 12, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, and the W/2 and E/2 of Section 7, Township 22 South, Range 27 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Order No. R-21096 pooled the uncommitted interests in the Wolfcamp formation (Purple Sage; Wolfcamp Pool (Pool Code 98220)). The Unit is dedicated to the Caveman #402H well (API No. 30-015-53285), and the Caveman #442H well (API 30-015-53280). Portions of said area are located within the city limits of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
11. 24063 Application of Strata Production Co. to Extend the Drilling Deadline Under Order No. R-22417, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks to amend Order No. 22417 to extend by one year, through December 5, 2024, the time to commence drilling the Pajarito Fed Com 31 19 AAL #4H well, proposed to be drilled into the Delaware formation (Forty Niner Ridge; Delaware [24750]) in a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal spacing and proration unit (“HSU”) comprised of the NE/4 NE/4 of Section 31, the E/2 E/2 of Section 30, and the E/2 SE/4 and SE/4 NE/4 of Section 19, Township 23 South, Range 31 East in Eddy County, New Mexico. The well and lands are located approximately 16 miles East of Loving, New Mexico.
12. 24077 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 320-acre, more or less, spacing and proration unit comprised of the S/2N/2 and N/2S/2 of Section 9, 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 Hawk 9 Federal Com 3H Well and Hawk 9 Federal Com 4H Well, which are oil wells that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW¼NW¼ of Section 10 with a bottom hole location in the Yeso Formation in the NW¼SW¼ of Section 9, and the Hawk 9 Federal Com 5H Well, Hawk 9 Federal Com 7H Well, and Hawk 9 Federal Com 8H Well, which are oil wells that will be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SW¼NW¼ of Section 10 to a bottom hole location in the Yeso Formation in the SW¼NW¼ of Section 9. 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.
13. 24103 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 319.68-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprising the E/2 E/2 of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, and Lot 1, the SE/4 NE/4 and E/2 SE/4 of Section 4 (E/2 E/2 equivalent), Township 19 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Alpha State Com 704H and Alpha State Com 804H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The producing area for the wells are expected to be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 16 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
14. 24104 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling and, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 319.70-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprising the E/2 W/2 of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, and Lot 3, the SE/4 NW/4 and E/2 SW/4 of Section 4 (E/2 W/2 equivalent), Township 19 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. Franklin also seeks, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Alpha State Com 302H, Alpha State Com 502H, and Alpha State Com 602H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The producing area for the wells are expected to be orthodox. The proposed horizontal spacing unit will overlap with the following existing Bone Spring spacing unit:
•    A 160-acre horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E2W2 of Section 33 dedicated to Franklin Mountain’s Ironhouse 33 NC State Com #001H well (API 30-025-40868).
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 16 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
15. 24105 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 319.69-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprising the W/2 E/2 of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, and Lot 2, the SW/4 NE/4 and W/2 SE/4 of Section 4 (W/2 E/2 equivalent), Township 19 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Alpha State Com 703H and Alpha State Com 803H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The producing area for the wells are expected to be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 16 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
16. 24106 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 319.70-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprising the E/2 W/2 of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, and Lot 3, the SE/4 NW/4 and E/2 SW/4 of Section 4 (E/2 W/2 equivalent), Township 19 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Alpha State Com 702H and Alpha State Com 802H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The producing area for the wells are expected to be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 16 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
17. 24107 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 319.69-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprising the W/2 E/2 of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, and Lot 2, the SW/4 NE/4 and W/2 SE/4 of Section 4 (W/2 E/2 equivalent), Township 19 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Alpha State Com 303H, Alpha State Com 503H, and Alpha State Com 603H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The producing area for the wells are expected to be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 16 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
18. 24108 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 319.70-acre, more or less, Bone Spring horizontal spacing unit comprising the W/2 W/2 of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, and Lot 4, the SW/4 NW/4 and W/2 SW/4 of Section 4 (W/2 W/2 equivalent), Township 19 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Alpha State Com 301H, Alpha State Com 501H, and Alpha State Com 601H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The producing area for the wells are expected to be orthodox. Also to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing said wells, the allocation of these costs as well as the actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC as operator of the wells, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling said wells. Said area is located approximately 16 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
19. 24109 Application of Franklin Mountain Energy 3, LLC for compulsory pooling and, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant seeks an order from the Division pooling all uncommitted mineral interests within a 319.70-acre, more or less, Wolfcamp horizontal spacing unit comprising the W/2 W/2 of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 35 East, and Lot 4, the SW/4 NW/4 and W/2 SW/4 of Section 4 (W/2 W/2 equivalent), Township 19 South, Range 35 East, N.M.P.M., Lea County, New Mexico. Franklin also seeks, to the extent necessary, approval of an overlapping spacing unit. This spacing unit will be dedicated to the Alpha State Com 701H and Alpha State Com 801H wells, to be horizontally drilled. The producing area for the wells are expected to be orthodox. The proposed horizontal spacing unit will partially overlap the following existing Wolfcamp spacing units:
•    A 80-acre vertical well spacing unit comprised of Unit E in Section 4, dedicated to G and C Operating, LLC’s New Mexico DD State #002 well (API 30-025-27663)
•    A 320-acre horizontal spacing comprised of the SW/SW of Section 4 dedicated to Franklin Mountain’s Cable 19 35 9 State Com #001H well (API 30-025-46140).
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 16 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
20. 22917 Application of Matador Production 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 780.68 acre, more or less, overlapping horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation comprised of S/2 of Sections 1 and 2, Township 21 South, Range 28 East, and Lots 17-18, NE/4 SW/4 and SE/4 SW/4 of Section 6, Township 21 South, Range 29 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in this overlapping horizontal well spacing unit. The above-referenced unit will be dedicated to the to the proposed Simon Camamile 0206 Fed Com #226H to be drilled from a surface location within the SW/4 SW/4 of Section 2, T-21-S, R-28-E to a bottom hole location within NE/4 SW/4 of Section 6, T-21-S, R-29-E. This 780.68-acre horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following proposed horizontal well spacing units covering portions of the subject acreage:
o    A 390.36-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the N/2 SW/4 and N/2 SE/4 of Sections 1 and 2, T-21-S, R-28-E, and Lot 17 and NE/4 SW/4 of Section 6, T-21-S, R-29-E to be dedicated to the proposed Simon Camamile 0206 Fed Com #205H well, and
o    A 390.32-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the S/2 SW/4 and S/2 SE/4 of Sections 1 and 2, T-21-S, R-28-E, and Lot 18 and SE/4 SW/4 of Section 6, T-21-S, R-29-E to be dedicated to the proposed Simon Camamile 0206 Fed Com #206H well.
Also, to be considered will be the cost of drilling and completing the well, the allocation of the cost thereof, as well as actual operating costs and charges for supervision, designation of Matador Production Company as operator, and a 200% charge for risk involved in drilling and completing the well. Said area is located approximately 12 miles Northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
21. 23936 Application of Spur Energy Partners LLC for Approval of a Pressure Maintenance Project, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order approving a pressure maintenance project in the Yeso formation underlying a project area comprised of portions of Sections 14, 15, 22, and 23, all in Township 17 South, Range 31 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Produced gas will be injected into the Fren; Glorieta-Yeso Pool (Pool Code 26770) through the Skelly Unit #998 well (API No. 30-015-36681) at a total vertical depth of approximately 5,042 feet to approximately 6,360 feet. The interval that will benefit from the proposed pressure maintenance constitutes the Paddock and Blinebry members of the Yeso formation, being the stratigraphic equivalent of 5,021 feet to the top of the Tubb at approximately 6,545 feet as identified in the Skelly Unit #979 well (API No. 30-015-38342). The project area for this pressure maintenance injection project will comprise the following acreage in Eddy County:
Township 17 South, Range 31 East, NMPM
Section 14: W/2 SW/4
Section 15: S/2 N/2, S/2
Section 22: N/2
Section 23: NW/4 NW/4
Spur seeks approval to inject at a maximum surface injection pressure of 1,527 psi with an average surface injection pressure of approximately 993 psi. Spur proposes to inject produced gas at a maximum rate of 10 MMCF per day with an average daily injection rate of approximately 5 MMCF per day. The source of the produced gas will be the Glorieta-Yeso Pool. The proposed project is located approximately 7 miles southwest of Loco Hills, New Mexico.
22. 23605 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 6 and the W/2 E/2 of Sections 7 and 18, Township 21 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted mineral interests in this overlapping horizontal well spacing unit. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Horseshoe Fed Com #113H, Horseshoe Fed Com #123H, and Horseshoe Fed Com #137H wells, all to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 19 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 SE/4 (Unit J) of Section 6. This 400-acre horizontal well spacing unit will overlap the following existing horizontal well spacing units covering portions of the subject acreage:
•    240-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 SE/4 of Section 6 and the W/2 E/2 of Section 7, Township 21 South, Range 33 East, dedicated to the Adams State Com #3H (API: 30-025-40308); and
•    160-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the W/2 E/2 of Section 18, Township 21 South, Range 33 East, dedicated to the Horseshoe Fed Com #601H (API: 30-025-47056).
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 36 miles east of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
23. 23937 Application of Spur Energy Partners LLC for Approval of a Pressure Maintenance Project, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order approving a pressure maintenance project in the Yeso formation underlying a project area comprised Sections 8, 9, 16, and 17, all in Township 17 South, Range 29 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Produced gas will be injected into the GJ West Coop Unit #212 (API No. 30-015-37290) at a total vertical depth of approximately 3,990 feet to approximately 5,180 feet along the horizontal portion of this wellbore. The interval that will benefit from the proposed pressure maintenance constitutes the Paddock and Blinebry members of the Yeso formation, being the stratigraphic equivalent of 3,980 feet to the top of the Tubb at approximately 5,320 feet as identified in the GJ West Coop Unit #206 (API# 30-015-36704). The project area for this pressure maintenance injection project will comprise the following acreage in Eddy County:
Township 17 South, Range 29 East, NMPM
Section 8: SE/4 SE/4
Section 9: S/2
Section 16: N/2, N/2 S/2
Section 17: E/2 NE/4
Spur seeks approval to inject at a maximum surface injection pressure of 1,040 psi with an average surface injection pressure of approximately 676 psi. Spur proposes to inject produced gas at a maximum rate of 10 MMCF per day with an average daily injection rate of approximately 5 MMCF per day. The source of the produced gas will be the Glorieta-Yeso Pool. The proposed project is located approximately 19 miles east of Artesia, New Mexico.
24. 23938 Application of Spur Energy Partners LLC for Approval of a Pressure Maintenance Project, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order approving a pressure maintenance project in the Yeso formation underlying a project area comprised of portions of Sections 21, 28, and 29, all in Township 17 South, Range 29 East, NMPM, Eddy County, New Mexico. Produced gas will be injected into the GJ West Coop Unit #278 (API No. 30-015-36705) at a total vertical depth of approximately 3,989 feet to approximately 5,300 feet. The interval that will benefit from the proposed pressure maintenance constitutes the Paddock and Blinebry members of the Yeso formation, being the stratigraphic equivalent of 3,925 feet to the top of the Tubb at approximately 5,385 feet as identified in the GJ West Coop Unit #140 (API# 30-015-29180). The project area for this pressure maintenance injection project will comprise the following acreage in Eddy County:
Township 17 South, Range 29 East, NMPM
Section 20: SE/4 SE/4
Section 21: S/2
Section 28: N/2 S/2, N/2
Section 29: E/2 NE/4
Spur seeks approval to inject at a maximum surface injection pressure of 1,040 psi with an average surface injection pressure of approximately 676 psi. Spur proposes to inject produced gas at a maximum rate of 10 MMCF per day with an average daily injection rate of approximately 5 MMCF per day. The source of the produced gas will be the Glorieta-Yeso Pool. The proposed project is located approximately 19 miles east of Artesia, New Mexico.
25. 24003 Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for 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 8 and 9, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the Madera 9 State Com #121H and the Madera 9 State Com #131H wells (“Wells”), which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9 to bottom hole locations in the NW/4 NW/4 (Unit D) of Section 8. 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 Wells are located approximately 18 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
26. 24004 Application of Permian Resources Operating, LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Eddy County, New Mexico. Applicant applies for 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 8 and 9, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, Eddy County, New Mexico (“Unit”). The Unit will be dedicated to the Madera 9 State Com #122H and the Madera 9 State Com #132H wells (“Wells”), which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SE/4 NE/4 (Unit H) of Section 9 to bottom hole locations in the SW/4 NW/4 (Unit E) of Section 8. The completed interval 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 Wells are located approximately 18 miles northeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
27. 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.
28. 23947 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. COG Operating LLC (“Applicant”) seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a 640-acre, more or less, standard horizontal spacing unit comprised of the E/2 of Sections 21 and 28, Township 18 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the following wells (“Wells”): Gardyloo State Com 401H and Gardyloo State Com 501H wells, which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 28 to bottom hole locations in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 21; and Gardyloo State Com 402H and Gardyloo State Com 502H wells, which will be drilled from surface hole locations in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 28 to bottom hole locations in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 21. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Gardyloo State Com 502H well will be located within 330’ of the quarter-quarter section line separating the E/2 E/2 and W/2 E/2 of Sections 21 and 28 to allow for the creation of a 640-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 26 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
29. 23948 Application of COG Operating LLC for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. COG 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 E/2 of Sections 21 and 28, Township 18 South, Range 34 East, Lea County, New Mexico (“Unit”). Applicant seeks to dedicate the Unit to the following wells (“Wells”): Gardyloo State Com 701H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SW/4 SE/4 (Unit O) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the NW/4 NE/4 (Unit B) of Section 21; and Gardyloo State Com 702H well, which will be drilled from a surface hole location in the SE/4 SE/4 (Unit P) of Section 28 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 21. The completed intervals of the Wells will be orthodox. The completed interval of the Gardyloo State Com 702H well will be located within 330’ of the quarter-quarter section line separating the E/2 E/2 and W/2 E/2 of Sections 21 and 28 to allow for the creation of a 640-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 26 miles west of Hobbs, New Mexico.
30. 23782 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the W2E2 of Sections 16 and 21, Township 18 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Iggles State Com 123H and Iggles State Com 133H wells to be horizontally drilled from surface locations in the SE4 of Section 21, with first take points in the SW4SE4 (Unit O) of Section 21 and last take points in the NW4NE4 (Unit B) of Section 16. 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 and completing said wells. The subject area is located approximately 15 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
31. 23783 Application of MRC Permian Company for Approval of an Overlapping Horizontal Well Spacing Unit and Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order (a) approving a standard 320-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit in the Bone Spring formation underlying the E2E2 of Sections 16 and 21, Township 18 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico, and (b) pooling all uncommitted minerals owners in this horizontal well spacing unit. This unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Iggles State Com 124H and Iggles State Com 134H wells to be horizontally drilled from surface locations in the SE4 of Section 21, with first take points in the SE4SE4 (Unit P) of Section 21 and last take points in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 16. This standard 320-acre horizontal well spacing unit will overlap a 40-acre vertical well spacing unit comprised of the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 16 that is currently dedicated to the TP State No. 1 well (API No. 30-15-20597) operated by Maverick Permian LLC. 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 and completing said wells. The subject area is located approximately 15 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
32. 23784 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying the W2E2 of Sections 16 and 21, Township 18 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Iggles State Com 243H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE4 of Section 21, with a first take point in the SW4SE4 (Unit O) of Section 21 and a last take point in the NW4NE4 (Unit B) of Section 16. 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 and completing said well. The subject area is located approximately 15 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
33. 23785 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling a 320-acre, more or less, standard horizontal well spacing unit in the Wolfcamp formation underlying the E2E2 of Sections 16 and 21, Township 18 South, Range 34 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. This unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Iggles State Com 244H well to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the SE4 of Section 21, with a first take point in the SE4SE4 (Unit P) of Section 21 and a last take point in the NE4NE4 (Unit A) of Section 16. 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 and completing said well. The subject area is located approximately 15 miles northeast of Halfway, New Mexico.
34. 23606 Application of MRC Permian Company for Compulsory Pooling, Lea County, New Mexico. Applicant in the above-styled cause seeks an order pooling all uncommitted interests in the Bone Spring formation underlying a standard 400-acre, more or less, horizontal well spacing unit comprised of the E/2 SE/4 of Section 6 and the E/2 E/2 of Sections 7 and 18, Township 21 South, Range 33 East, NMPM, Lea County, New Mexico. Said unit will be initially dedicated to the proposed Horseshoe Fed Com #114H, Horseshoe Fed Com #124H, Horseshoe Fed Com #134H, and Horseshoe Fed Com #138H wells, all to be horizontally drilled from a surface location in the NE/4 NE/4 (Unit A) of Section 19 to a bottom hole location in the NE/4 SE/4 (Unit I) of Section 6. 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 the wells. Said area is located approximately 36 miles east of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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