Interesting Observation -- Will Follow

Updates

March 24, 2013: both the 19454 and 19452 are shown as EXPIRED by the NDIC. 

Original Post

Elsewhere Andrew says Hess permits #19454 and #19452 are expired but the NDIC site, today, says status of both permits are "LOC." Nothing about being expired or canceled, according to "Get Well Scout Ticket Data." The GIS map server does show those two permits, as well as a third, as expired. My hunch is that the paperwork is in the mail. I've seen this before, but maybe the permits have expired.

On the 5-well pad, #19456, RS-Ball-157-90-2227H-1 was just completed 6/12; with an IP of 197 (typical for Clear Water oil field).  #19457, RS-Johnson-157-90-1510H-1, on that same 5-well pad was also completed 6/12 with an IP of 149.

I can't explain it yet, but it's a great opportunity to learn a bit more about a process in the Bakken.

Will follow-up monthly for awhile.