North Dakota Bakken Operations

Vanguard Operating LLC

Williston Basin, North Dakota

Jan 2019 - Jul 2021

Multi-rig drilling operations supervision in the Bakken and Three Forks formations, delivering exceptional safety performance and operational excellence.

Project Overview

Duration

Jan 2019 - Jul 2021

Rigs Supervised

6 Drilling Rigs

Safety Culture

Zero Accidents

Formation Focus

Bakken & Three Forks

Bakken Excellence

Multi-rig operations and unconventional drilling expertise

Key Achievements

Direct supervision of 6 drilling rigs simultaneously across Williston Basin

Extended reach Bakken and Three Forks wells completion program

Zero accident culture establishment and maintenance

SPIRIT values implementation across all drilling sites

8 Life Saving Rules deployment and culture development

Behavior Based Safety (BBS) programs across multiple locations

Technical Specifications

Operations

• 6 drilling rigs
• Extended reach wells
• Bakken & Three Forks

Performance

• Zero accidents
• SPIRIT values
• BBS programs

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge

Managing 6 simultaneous drilling operations across multiple locations

Solution

Developed comprehensive multi-rig coordination system with centralized oversight and standardized procedures

Challenge

Extended reach drilling in unconventional Bakken and Three Forks formations

Solution

Implemented advanced drilling techniques and real-time geosteering optimization for maximum efficiency

Challenge

Maintaining consistent safety standards across multiple drilling sites

Solution

Established standardized safety protocols with regular site rotation and continuous monitoring systems

Project Impact

This multi-rig operation established new standards for safety excellence and operational efficiency in North Dakota's Bakken formation drilling operations.

Drilling Rigs

Accidents

Years Duration