Saturday, October 17, 2026

Early Production Data For Wells Coming Off Confidential List -- October 17, 2026

Locator: 51968NEWWELLS.

The wells:

  • 42748, conf, Slawson, Warlock Federal 1-15-13H, Kittleson Slough, npd,
  • 41908, conf, Devon Energy, Owan Trust North 29-28-27F 1H, Painted Woods, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20263278134288
7-20263485233807
6-20263504532820
5-20264948735786
4-202671576399
  • 41486, conf, Devon Energy, Barbara 31-30F 2TFH, Grinnell, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20261641393901
7-20261973270394
6-202636483137636
5-202676331200476
4-20261231519244
  • 41483, conf, Devon Energy, Barbara 31-30F 6TFH, Grinnell, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-202637267121099
7-202625035473
6-20261043428978
5-202674963199363
4-2026986127228
  • 42747, conf, Slawson, Warlock Federal 2-15-13H, Kittleson Slough, npd, 
  • 41919, conf, Hess, GO-Barb-157-97-3523H-5, Ray, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20262072121078
7-20261655626112
6-20261824831029
5-20262083833915
4-202618042317
  • 42746, conf, Slawson, Warlock Federal 3-15-13H, Kittleson Slough, npd, 
  • 42745, conf, Slawson, Pegasus 1-16-21UH, Kittleson Slough, npd, 
  • 42445, conf,  SOGC, Yauch 3-4-LEH6, Lone Butte, npd, 
  • 42229, conf, Whiting, Paulson Federal 5104 4-13 6BX, Assiniboine,
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20261864613990
7-20262480316688
6-20262578015349
5-20262314715504
  • 42228, conf,  Whiting, Paulson Federal 5104 44-13 5B, Assiniboine, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20261857113567
7-20262552316664
6-20262581315849
5-20262047613543
  • 42444, conf, SOGC, Forest 2-1 HLE, Lone Butte, 
ateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-2026403980
  • 41407, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-9H-ELL, Little Knife, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20262049136011
7-20262224838204
6-20262681343416
5-20262802241816
4-202665168425
  • 41920, conf, Hess, GO-Barb-LE-157-97-3523H-1, Ray, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20262472429903
7-20261382029548
6-20261733233642
5-20262490941401
4-202652502387
  • 41475, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-8H, Little Knife, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20262244538428
7-20261495824752
6-20262034927778
5-20262032725767
4-202660408193
  • 41474, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-7H, Little Knife, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20262050139552
7-20261921934180
6-20262185637285
5-20261907629834
4-20261074814673
  • 41473, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-6H, Little Knife, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20262698047142
7-20262056934987
6-20262624943167
5-20262698140942
4-2026777311438
  • 41472, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-5H, Little Knife, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20262267038054
7-20263182450533
6-20262562637981
5-20262866942231
4-20261130915410
  • 42227, conf, Whiting, Paulson 5104 44-13 4B, Asssiniboine, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20261770613076
7-20262368615159
6-20262155012430
5-202684335181
  • 42139, conf, XTO, GBU Sophia Federal 44X- 10B-S, Grinnell, npd, 
  • 41471, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-4H, Little Knife, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20262241036807
7-20261945129617
6-20262189131879
5-20261982128539
4-202671929963
  • 42138, conf, XTO, GBU Sophia Federal 44X-10E-S, Grinnell, npd, 
  • 42137, conf, XTO, GBU Sophia Federal 44X-10A-S, Grinnell, npd, 
  • 41921, conf, Hess, GO-Lemire-157-97-3613H-1, Ray, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20261589518799
7-20261158323170
6-20261781033705
5-20262187640480
4-2026999225598
  • 41470, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-3H, Little Knife, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20261832735004
7-20262614544440
6-20262465638662
5-20262797742595
4-2026861314965
  • 41160, conf, Silver Hill, Christine 158-93-9-4-20MBH, Enget Lake, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20261524414103
7-20261940318624
6-20261699416924
5-20262008018865
4-202653765853
  • 35767, conf, Silver Hill, LTM 158-93-10-3-1MBH, Enget Lake, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20261571915509
7-20262065618221
6-20261706815911
5-20262272915799
4-202660105225
  • 35766, conf, Silver Hill, Christine 158-93-9-4-4MBH, Enget Lake, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
8-20261539214162
7-20261998618649
6-20261638213942
5-20261827116621
4-202664127091
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Wells Coming Off Confidential List This Next Week -- October 17, 2026

Locator: 51967NEWWELLS.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026: 66 for the month, 66 for the quarter, 565 for the year, 
None. 

Tuesday, October 27, 2026: 66 for the month, 66 for the quarter, 565 for the year, 
42748, conf, Slawson, Warlock Federal 1-15-13H, 
41908, conf, Devon Energy, Owan Trust North 29-28-27F 1H, 
41486, conf, Devon Energy, Barbara 31-30F 2TFH, 
41483, conf, Devon Energy, Barbara 31-30F 6TFH, 

Monday, October 26, 2026: 62 for the month, 62 for the quarter, 561 for the year, 
42747, conf, Slawson, Warlock Federal 2-15-13H, 
41919, conf, Hess, GO-Barb-157-97-3523H-5, 

Sunday, October 25, 2026: 60 for the month, 60 for the quarter, 559 for the year, 
42746, conf, Slawson, Warlock Federal 3-15-13H, 

Saturday, October 24, 2026: 59 for the month, 59 for the quarter, 558 for the year, 
42745, conf, Slawson, Pegasus 1-16-21UH, 
42445, conf,  SOGC, Yauch 3-4-LEH6, 
42229, conf, Whiting, Paulson Federal 5104 4-13 6BX, 

Friday, October 23, 2026: 56 for the month, 56 for the quarter, 555 for the year, 
42228, conf,  Whiting, Paulson Federal 5104 44-13 5B, 

Thursday, October 22, 2026: 55 for the month, 55 for the quarter, 554 for the year,     
42444, conf, SOGC, Forest 2-1 HLE, 
41407, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-9H-ELL,

Wednesday, October 21, 2026: 53 for the month, 53 for the quarter, 552 for the year, 
41920, conf, Hess, GO-Barb-LE-157-97-3523H-1,
41475, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-8H, 
41474, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-7H,

Tuesday, October 20, 2026: 49 for the month, 49 for the quarter, 548 for the year,  
41473, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-6H, 

Monday, October 19, 2026: 48 for the month, 48 for the quarter, 547 for the year,  
41472, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-5H, 

Sunday, October 18, 2026: 47 for the month, 47 for the quarter, 546 for the year,  
42227, conf, Whiting, Paulson 5104 44-13 4B,
42139, conf, XTO, GBU Sophia Federal 44X- 10B-S,
41471, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-4H, 

Saturday, October 17, 2026: 44 for the month, 44 for the quarter, 543 for the year, 
42138, conf, XTO, GBU Sophia Federal 44X-10E-S, 
42137, conf, XTO, GBU Sophia Federal 44X-10A-S,
41921, conf, Hess, GO-Lemire-157-97-3613H-1, 
41470, conf, Enerplus, Crying Tree 147-97-8-5-3H, 
41160, conf, Silver Hill, Christine 158-93-9-4-20MBH, 
35767, conf, Silver Hill, LTM 158-93-10-3-1MBH, 
35766, conf, Silver Hill, Christine 158-93-9-4-4MBH,  

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A Little Overnight Reading Following Today's Events -- October 17, 2026

Locator: 51966CIVILIZATION.

Friday: Yahoo!Finance review of what just happened 12 hours ago -- link here. 

Today's events reminded me of Eric Cline’s book (see below). 

  • Russia - Ukraine
  • US - Iran
  • AI -- faltering

Query:

Eric Cline, 1177 BC, end of civilization. Chapter 6: "Sea Peoples, Systems Collapse, and Complexity Theory," -- what is/was "complexity theory"? 

Reply: link here. Link: https://share.google/aimode/1fojqMLin5JN7sE1X.  At the link, note the difference between "complexity theory" and "butterfly effect."

Never stop reading. Re-reading this book much more closely -- an incredible book. Dividing the Spoils: The War for Alexander the Great's Empire, Robin Waterfield, c. 2011.

Query: 

It is amazing how Alexander's death set in motion the history of Greece, the Middle East (Persia/Babylon), "the -stan countries," and Egypt. The history of how Alexander's death began the breakup of the "Empire" which ultimately resulted in the history / beginning of the modern world of civilization.

Reply: 

Link here. Link:https://share.google/aimode/xbqXsLnOePRi29Jcq.  

One way to look at it:

  • From 3,000 BC to 1200 BC: the progress toward civilization. Humpty Dumpty before the fall. 
  • 1200 BC: the collapse of civilization. Humpty Dumpty falls off the wall. 
  • 300 BC: Alexander the Great tries to put back together Humpty Dumpty. His death ended that attempt, but it would have failed sooner or later, regardless. 

Time to put this altogether. 

Link here. Link: https://share.google/aimode/8ptpUXjaJFR6NU9Yn.  

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Friday, October 16, 2026

Back To The Bakken -- Five New Permits; Four Permits Renewed -- October 16, 2026

Locator: 51965B.

WTI: $101.40. Surged 3.5%, $3.44 at the close. No specific news. 

What accounts for sudden jump? Yes, NASDAQ fell 2% but many of these AI companies were up huge over the past year. AAPL started off strong in the a.m. but fell by the close but still finished in the green, and sold out of its iPhone Duo models in minutes. They're now being flipped; resold for $5,000 on eBay. Did Apple set their price point too low? 

Active rigs: 35.

Five new permits, #43415 - #43419, inclusive --

  • Operators: Phoenix Operating (3); Oasis (2);
  • Fields: Strandahl (Williams County); Deep Water Creek Bay (McLean County);
  • Comments:
    • Phoenix Operating has permits for three Davey Drill Fed wells, NENW 29-175-103, 
      • to be sited 335 FNL and 2198 / 2258 FWL;
    • Oasis has permits for two MHA Grizzly wells, NENW 18-150-90, 
      • to be sited 812 / 845 FNL and 2180 FWL.

Four permits renewed:

  • BR, two Maverick permits and two Stortroen permits, all in Dimmick Lake. 
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Alison's Top Stories For The Week -- October 16, 2026

Locator: 51965B.

Quick connects: 


• Standing Rock Sioux Tribe files new lawsuit over Dakota Access Pipeline -- Bismarck Tribune
• Judge's ruling in landowners' case against Summit favors local control -- Bismarck Tribune
• State stripper well tax break more generous than 'historic norm' -- North Dakota Monitor
• ND on pace to lose out on $66M this year from obscure oil tax break -- North Dakota Monitor
• Existential questions on climate and jobs cloud picture of North Dakota's place in AI revolution -- InForum
• Lawsuit against Dakota Access Pipeline an absurdity from alternate version of reality -- Williston Herald
• Geronimo Power CEO touts transparency amid scrutiny of proposed Cass County data center -- InForum
• Up to $6 million in tax rebates approved for South Dakota's largest wind project -- South Dakota Searchlight
• McKenzie County enacts toughened data center ordinance amid growing outcry -- McKenzie County Farmer
• PSC approves transfer of corridor and route permit for gas pipeline in Mercer County -- Bismarck Tribune
• Data centers can't be stopped, but good policy is needed, NDSU researcher says -- North Dakota Monitor
• This sparsely populated red state quietly climbed to the top of America's financial rankings -- Fox News
• State of North Dakota, four tribal nations receiving more than $27 million in LIHEAP funding -- KX News
• North Dakota Association of Counties talks about how to handle data centers at annual meeting -- KFYR-TV
• Fewer rigs, more oil: Chevron is expected to reduce its drilling rigs from 3 to 2 in December -- KFYR-TV
• Tallgrass Water pipeline spill contaminates dry creek bed in northwest North Dakota -- North Dakota Monitor
• Powering opportunity: Few industries have shaped North Dakota as profoundly as energy -- The Beacon
• Armstrong says session will emphasize fiscal responsibility and limiting growth of state government -- WDAY
• Gov. Armstrong, Lt. Gov. Strinden present North Dakota Governor's Awards for Excellence -- Dickinson Press
• District 35 Senate candidates split on school meals, term limits and state spending -- Bismarck Tribune
• District 35 North Dakota House candidates debate healthcare, ethics and immigration -- Bismarck Tribune
• Former longtime Democratic North Dakota Rep. Steven Zaiser of Fargo has died -- Bismarck Tribune
• North Dakota lawmakers may change official name of Highway Patrol during upcoming session -- KFYR-TV
• North Dakota U.S. House Debate | Julie Fedorchak vs. Trygve Hammer -- McKenzie County Farmer
• Ribbon cutting ceremony for new State Laboratory to take place Tuesday -- Health & Human Services
• Hay bales must be removed from North Dakota highway rights of way by November 1 -- Dickinson Press
• North Dakota Student Association president seeks to make students more aware of NDSA -- Dickinson Press
• Teen driver's crash story reinforces lifesaving importance of wearing seat belts -- NDDOT News Release
• North Dakota Student Association anticipates legislative session and student priorities -- Dickinson Press
• Ideological and legal concerns raised over proposed retention bonuses for teachers -- Williston Herald
• Bizarre crisis casts McKenzie County Superintendent position into uncertainty -- McKenzie County Farmer
• North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Debate | Levi Bachmeier vs. Tracy Foss -- InForum
• Entities receive funding from North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education -- Dickinson Press
• New school program with Williams County Sheriff's Deputy helps students feel seen and heard -- KX News
• Students in North Dakota showed improved ACT test scores in 2026, according to NDDPI -- KX News
• Report on participation in Minnesota's free school meals offers insight to North Dakota -- Minot Daily News
• After 10 years, BHS students who named Coyote Creek dragline return for a visit as seniors -- The Beacon
• Rough Rider High Value Network helping North Dakota's rural hospitals survive, thrive -- Dickinson Press
• ND State Water Commission approves Grenora water treatment plant improvement -- Minot Daily News
• Divide County Commissioners may be looking back into a home rule charter this winter -- The Journal
• Public Service Commissioners hold hearing for proposed wind farm to be built near Grenora -- The Journal
• Dickinson Museum Center undergoes $6 million expansion to support research, tourism -- Dickinson Press
• Mammoth fossil dig continues on private property west of Powers Lake in Burke County -- Prairie Public
• North Dakota Water Commission OKs funding for projects, including $1 million in McVille -- Dickinson Press
• Voters from Turtle Mountain cast primary ballots for chairperson and tribal business council -- KFYR-TV
• Watford City's budget reflects community's expanded tax base and oil revenues -- McKenzie County Farmer
• McKenzie County Sheriff's office secures $64K bailout following IT order blunder -- McKenzie County Farmer
• More than $65M has been granted to various North Dakota rural development projects -- Dickinson Press
• Hazen City Commission set the stage for projects in preparation for spring -- The Center Republican
• Following special meetings and hearing, Mercer County's 2027 budget within levy limits -- The Beacon
• Bipartisan senators urge Trump administration to reverse Russian diesel plan to lower fuel prices -- KFYR-TV
• President Trump's Russia deal draws GOP heat as midterm picture for Republicans gets bleak -- The Hill
• Canadian gov't designates new pipeline as national interest; Cold Lake First Nations challenge -- Oil Price
• Federal regulators shoot down grid operator's plan to cut power to data centers during shortfalls -- The Hill
• JD Vance announces plan to use wartime authority to boost fuel production at Texas refinery -- The Hill
• OPEC puts large number on next year's oil market: global demand growth of 2.6M barrels per day -- Oil Price
• Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is 'getting ready to begin' -- CBS News
• China's coal imports fall 6% from year earlier as average price for coal hit nearly 3-year high -- Oil Price
• Trump campaigns in Alaska, a conservative state feeling the pinch of high energy prices -- Reuters
• EPA to propose revisions to methane regulations, easing restrictions on wells and flaring -- Oil & Gas Journal
• In this midterm election, voters can end the era of oppressive, expensive regulation -- Empowerment Alliance
• Courts need to remove biased propaganda of climate activists from the scales of justice -- RealClearEnergy
• Republicans dominate financially healthiest governments, Democrats run the worst -- Washington Stand
• International Energy Agency will release more than 20M barrels of diesel as soon as possible -- Oil Price
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