Sep 24, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardNorth Dakota Industrial Commission Hearing
The hearing focused on the docket for the North Dakota Industrial Commission, addressing various cases that were continued or dismissed. The primary agenda item was an application from XTO Energy requesting an order to amend field rules for the Bear Creek Bakken Pool and Corral Creek Bakken Pool. This included establishing a 2560-acre spacing unit, authorizing the drilling of up to 15 horizontal wells, and terminating two existing 1280-acre spacing units. The discussion covered topographic challenges in the area, the feasibility of drilling, economic projections, and well construction plans.