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Home My WebLink About20250712.tiffBISON IV OPERATING VIA E -II NARICERTIRED RETURN RECEIPT February 25, 2025 Bison IV Operating, LLC 518 17. Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6977 Via liSPS Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested Bison IV Operating, LLC 51S 17,1, Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6997 Fax: 303-9741767 RECEIVED MAR 1 0 2025 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RE: Notification of Completeness Determination of an Oil and Gas Development Plan Pursuant to Colorado Energy >t Carbon Management Commission Rule 303.e. Dear Interested Party, In accordance with the requirement of Rule 303.e. set forth by the Energy and Carbon Management Commission ("ECMC"), this letter serves as notice by Bison IV, Operating, LLC ("Bison") that the ECMC Director has made a completeness determination on an Oil and Gas Development Plan ("OGDP"). The Cartwright 24 OGDP was deemed complete on February 21, 2025. No variances pursuant to Rule 502 have been requested for the subject Oil and Gas Development Plan. Oil and Gas Development Plan Details: Location Name: Cartwright 24 NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, Weld County, Colorado Number of Wells: 15 Anticipated Date of Construction Operations: Q2 2025 Anticipated Date of Drilling Operations: Q2 2025 Anticipated Date of Completion Operations: Q4 2025 Anticipated Date of Production Operations: Q4 2025 Anticipated Date of Interim Reclamation: Q2 2026 The contact information for Bison, the ECMC and the Relevant Local Government is as follows: Bison IV, Operating, LLC 518 17. Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6977 Email: kgiilen@bisonog.com Cot-AKu 1 Co-+;o,n S 03/(1/25 Energy and Carbon Management Commission 303-894-2100 https: Hem state. co. us Email: Dnr.ecmc@state.co.us Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Dept 1402 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 970-400-3580 Email: oged@weldgov.com cc,cT13OR),CAC'138/Klrt), 060Sc) 03/I3/25 2025-0712 BiSON IV OPERATING ATIN Sisson IV Operafing, LLC 51817u Sheet, Suite 1600 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6997 Fax: 303-974-1767 Attached is a description of each operational phase of development, what to expect during each phase, the projected traffic volume associated with each phase and the proposed haul route. Also enclosed are the following ECMC information sheets: The Commission's information sheet about the procedural steps involved with the Director's and Commission's review of Oil and Gas Development Plans; The Commission's information sheet about the Commission's public comment process and the relevant deadlines; The Commission's information sheet about Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments; and The Commission's information sheet about how the public may view the status of the proposed OGDP application on the Commission's website The Cartwright 24 OGDP has been noticed for hearing on April 30, 2O25. Included with this notice are the Notice of Hearing and Cartwright 24 OGPD Application and exhibits. Please feel free to contact Bison at any time with any questions or comments you may have regarding this Oil and Gas Development Plan. Respectfully, Bison IV, Operating, LLC Katie Gillen VP of EHS a Regulatory Affairs Enclosures: Operational Phases of Development Proposed Development Schedule Traffic Volume Haul Route Map Contact Information ECMC/COGCC Information Sheets BISON IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLC DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONAL PHASES ECMC Rule 303.e.: Notice of Director Completeness Determination Oil and Gas Development Plan Application Cartwright 24 OGDP Cartwright 24 Pad: NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West Weld County, Colorado 51817th Street, Suite 1.800 Deaver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-64}-6997 Fax: 303-971-1767 The submitted Cartwright 24 oil and gas development plan application encompasses one location, consisting of fifteen (15) wells and one (1) production facility in NWNE of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, to be constructed as soon as required County, State and Federal approvals are in -hand, estimated in 2nd quarter of 2025. Operations at the proposed drill site typically will begin with construction of the site and will include leveling the pad to accommodate the drilling rig. Once the pad construction is completed, drilling rig equipment will be brought onto location and rigged up. Drilling operations, which run twenty-four (24) hours a day until completed, will commence after the rig is "rigged up". The surface holes will be drilled to approximately 1,900 feet using fresh water. Surface casing will then be run and cemented to surface to protect any shallow fresh water zones. Surface casing setting depth is determined from subsurface ground water maps prepared by the State Engineer and supplemented by the latest data available from offsetting wells. The cement is allowed to set, and well control equipment is installed and tested. After about 8 hours of waiting on cement and installing well control equipment, a drill bit is run into the hole to drill the intermediate portion of the well into the potential oil and gas bearing formations. The wells will be drilled horizontally. The wells will be turned or steered such that a curve will be drilled to approximately 90 degrees or parallel to the surface of the ground. The typical vertical depth for the wells is approximately 7,000-8,000 feet below ground level and the length of the horizontal leg will be approximately 2.0 -3.0 miles long. The total Measured Depth (MD) of a typical well in this project is approximately 17,000 - 20,000 feet. Once the horizontal section of the wellbore is drilled, a string of production casing will be run into the wellbore. This casing will be cemented into place to isolate the productive zones of the reservoir. Bison's drilling rigs are equipped with a closed -loop system. The drilling rig will be on location for approximately six (6) days per horizontal well. At the end of the drilling phase, the drilling rig will be moved off location. The completion phase begins when the drilling equipment is transported off the location. Completion operations are conducted twenty-four (24) hours per day over a period of several weeks. The site may be bladed and leveled to accommodate the completion rig and anchors may be set for the completion rig. Additional operations including cementing, drilling, and logging may occur as circumstances require. For horizontal wells, multiple fracture stages are induced along the length of the wellbore in the respective formation into which the well has been drilled. During hydraulic fracturing, water is pumped at high rates and pressures that exceed the minimum in -situ rock stresses and hydraulically fracture the formation. Sand is then pumped into the created fracture to allow gas BiSO IV OPER.ATING Bison IV Operating, LLC 518 17,, Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6997 Fax: 303-979--1767 and oil to flow freely from the formation into the well bore. The fracturing equipment will consist of one Modular Large Volume Tank (MLVT) for freshwater storage, multiple flowback tanks, pressure pumps, blending and bulk material trucks with other necessary equipment. After fracturing is completed the mobile equipment is removed, excluding tanks that are used to retain the water that is produced during flowback and testing operations. No water is allowed to accumulate or be disposed of on surface. All water is hauled to approved disposal sites or recycled for stimulation use. The flowback tanks will remain on location until the well is rerouted through standard production equipment. The production equipment for these wells will be located adjacent to the wells. Typical equipment will consist of oil and water tanks constructed within berms comprised of steel rings with a synthetic or engineered liner, separators, vapor recovery and emission control equipment, gas compressors, meters, flowlines, and proposed electrical and/or solar equipment. The location will include automation equipment that allows operators to remotely monitor pressures, rates, temperatures, valve positions and tank levels. Once production commences, a Bison employee or contractor will monitor the location on a regularly scheduled basis. These inspections are done as a routine part of the lease operator's job. They conduct a visual inspection of the facility which includes all valves, fittings, wellhead, tanks, vapor control systems and all connections. The lease operator reports the tank measurements of the oil, gas sales, and pressure readings. Much of this production information is compiled and submitted to the ECMC on a monthly basis. In addition, the lease operator will inspect the site for hazards and weed control, maintaining the safety and appearance of the Pads. The anticipated lifespan for the proposed well(s) is 30 years. Once a well is determined to no longer be productive and/or economic, a plugging rig will remove production equipment and plug the productive zone(s) with a combination of bridge plugs and cement plugs. Surface equipment no longer needed will be removed. Final surface restoration will involve removal of any above -ground casing and the installation of regulation markers that will not interfere with subsequent surface use. Remaining disturbance will be restored to the original grade and reseeded in compliance with ECMC and Local Government rules and regulations and in accordance with surface owner's future land use plans. The expected travel routes for the proposed oil and gas location would come from State Highway 34 to the intersection of State Highway 34 & WCR 87. Traffic would then continue north for approximately 2.5 miles on WCR 87 (road name changes from WCR 87 to WCR 46.5), and continue east on WCR 46.5 for approximately 0.6 miles. Turn north on WCR 89 and continue north approximately 4.7 miles to the existing access road on the east side of WCR 89. See the attached haul route map. The duration of construction, drilling, and completion activity is estimated to be between 4-6 months (see Table 1: Proposed Development Schedule below). During this "active operations" phase, vehicle traffic will include passenger cars and pickups, semi-truck/trailers, and tandem truck vehicles. The number of round trips per day expected for each vehicle during active operations is summarized in Table 2: Estimated Traffic during Active Operations below. The highest traffic volumes are expected during the first two days of and the last two days of both drilling and completion operations. Traffic will intentionally be highest during daylight hours to mitigate noise and dust during non -working hours. BISON IV OPUI ATIN Bison IV Operating, LLC Table 1: Proposed Development Schedule 518 17, , Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6997 Fax: 303-974-1,7 Phase Duration (days) +/- 30 days +/- 90 days +/- 60 days +/-10 days Ongoing +/- 30 years +/- 30 days Estimated Start Date Construction 2nd Quarter 2025 Drilling 2nd Quarter 2025 Completion 4th Quarter 2025 Flowback 4th Quarter 2025 Production 4th Quarter 2025 interim Reclamation 2nd Quarter 2026* *or the first favorable weather/growing season BiSON ICIOPERATING Bison ITT Operating, LLC 5181, Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO S0202 Phone: 720-6411-6997 Fax: 303-974-1767 Table 2: Estimated Traffic (roundtrips/day) during Active Operations for Cartwright 24 (15 HZ Wells) Phase of Development # of Vehide Roundtrips (per day) Passenger car equivalent roundtrips (per day) Consttvction Phase: earthwork of pad/fadlity & access road (30 days +/-) Passenger Vehides") 13 Single Unit Trucks") 3 Multiple Unit Trucks") 32 — 38 13 5 113 TOTAL roundtrips per day = Drilling Phase (90 -150 days +/ 6 -10 days/well) Passenger Vehicles") Single Unit Trucks") Multiple Unit Trucks') 57 131 9 4 9 9 8 27 TOTAL roundtrips per day = 22 Completion Phase (60 days +/--, —15 days/4-well zipper frac) Passenger Vehicles") 26 Single Unit Trucks") 3 — 4 -Multiple Unit Trucks") 26 -188 (4) TOTAL roundtrips per day = Flowback Phase (5 —10 days +/--) Passenger Vehicles") Single Unit Trucks") Multiple Unit Trucks") TOTAL roundtrips per day = interim Reclamation (30 days +/-) Passenger Vehicles") Single Unit Trucks") Multiple Unit Trucks") TOTAL roundtrips per day = 44 26 8 75 — 563 55-218 109-597 7 3 4 7 5 12 14 24 5 0 0 5 0 0 5 5 Production/Operations Phase (ongoing for life of well, assuming facility is tied -in to dlstribuution/collection system) Passenger Vehicles") 2 2 Single Unit Trucks"} 0 0 Multiple Unit Trucks") 0 0 TOTAL roundtrips per day = 2 2 (l) Passenger Vehicle: <20'; gross vehicle weight: 4,500 - 8,500 lbs (Source: CDOT State Highway Access Code [SHACJ) (zl Single Unit Truck: 20' - 40'; gross vehicle weight: 10,000 - 20,000 lbs; = 2 passenger car equivalents (CDOT SHAC) (31 Multiple Unit Truck: >40'; gross vehicle weight: 50,000 - 70,000 lbs; = 3 passenger car equivalents (CDOT SHAC) (�1 Multiple unit truck volume during completion phase dependent upon water transport options, i.e., temporary layflat line vs. trucking water to location. • B r SON IV OPERATING Haul Route Map Bison IV Operating, LLC 518 17th Street. 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BISON IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLB 518 17th Street, Suite 1.800 Deliver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-64}-6997 Fax: 303-974-1767 CONTACT INFORMATION Cartwright 24 OGDP Cartwright 24 Pad: NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West Weld County, Colorado Operator Bison IV Operating, LLC Katie Gillen VP of EHS & Regulatory Affairs 518 17th Street Suite 1800 Denver, Colorado 80202 720.644.6997 kgillen@bisonog.com Local Government Designee Mr. Brett Cavanaugh Director of Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department and Local Government Designee Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department 1402 N 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 970.400.3580 oged@weldgov.com Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission Ms. Julie Murphy, Director 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 303.894.2100 https:/jecmc.state.co.us/#/home ON Ft COLORADO Oit b Gas Conservation Commission 'Department at harturat ResouIces COGCC INFORMATION SHEET: PROCEDURAL STEPS FOR THE COMMISSION'S REVIEW OF OGDPs (As required by COGCC Rule 303.e.(2).C) Why am I receiving this information sheet? Oil and gas operating companies ("Operators") are required to obtain approval of an Oil and Gas Development Plan ("OGDP") from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("COGCC") prior to undertaking any new operations such as drilling oil and gas wells or building oil and gas locations. When an Operator submits an OGDP application to the COGCC for consideration, and the application has been received and is deemed complete, COGCC staff begins a formal technical review of the application materials, and a public comment period starts. COGCC has prepared this information sheet to inform the public of the procedural steps involved with the Director's and Commission's review of an OGDP, so that the public is informed and may participate in the review process if they choose. As part of the process, Operators must provide this information sheet to certain recipients, like yourself, that include mineral owners within the area of proposed development and all landowners, homeowners, commercial property owners, tenants, and other entities within 2,000 feet of an oil and gas location proposed by a pending OGDP application. What is an Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP)? An OGDP is an Operator's plan to develop oil or gas resources ("minerals") from one or more surface locations. Operators prepare an OGDP and associated application materials, consistent with the requirements of COGCC Rule 303, and submit the plan for approval through the Commission's Hearings process. The application materials include a hearing application; one or more Form 2A, Oil and Gas Location Assessments; a Form 2B, Cumulative Impacts Data Identification; and a Form 2C, OGDP Certification. The application may also include a request for the establishment of one or more Drilling and Spacing Units ("DSUs"). The OGDP, along with its associated supporting documents, will be heard at a public hearing where the Commission will make a final determination to approve or deny the OGDP application. What are the procedural steps involved with the Director's and Commission's review of Oil and Gas Development Plans? 1. OGDP application is submitted: Operator/ Applicant submits a complete OGDP application with all supporting documents. The written portion of the application is submitted to the COGCC hearings unit via the eFilings system, and Forms 2A, 2B, and 2C are submitted to technical staff via the eForms system. (See Rules 303 Ft 304) 2. OGDP application is received: The COGCC hearings unit reviews the written hearing application, assigns a docket number for the OGDP, and provides public notice for the hearing. (See Rules 303 Ft 504) 3. Completeness determination: The COGCC technical staff and Director review the application materials for completeness. When deemed complete: a. the OGDP application materials are posted on COGCC's website; b. the Operator provides notice (including this information sheet) to relevant persons; c. the public comment period begins; d. the formal consultation period commences as applicable (including relevant/ proximate local governments and other agencies such as Colorado Parks and Wildlife ("CPW") or Colorado Department Page 2 of Public Health and Environment ("CDPHE")); and e. COGCC staff begin their technical review of the OGDP components. (See Rule 303). 4. Director's review of application (technical review): COGCC technical staff conducts the technical review of all application materials to ensure compliance with COGCC Rules, ensure the protection of public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources, and to evaluate potential Cumulative Impacts. The technical review includes analysis and assessment of: a. DSUs and protection of mineral owner's correlative rights; b. proposed surface locations and alternative locations; c. downhole and engineering considerations; d. best management practices; e. public comments and recommendations provided by consulting agencies; f. financial assurance; and g. the need for conditions of approval. (See Rule 306) 5. Director's recommendation: Once the Director has reviewed the application materials, the Director provides a written recommendation to the Commission in support of the approval or denial of the OGDP application. The Director will post the recommendation on COGCC's website, notify relevant parties', and submit it to the COGCC hearings unit in preparation for hearing. (See Rule 306.c) 6. Commission's consideration and final action (public hearing): The Commission receives the 'Parties who receive this information sheet will not necessarily be included in the notice of the Director's recommendation. Parties who make a public comment on the Form 2A and include their email address will receive the notice of the Director's recommendation. Director's recommendation of the OGDP and begins review of the OGDP with support from the COGCC hearings unit. The review includes all supporting documents, written testimony, public comments, consulting agency recom- mendations, and Director's recommendation. The Commission considers the OGDP at a public hearing, which may include oral testimony provided during the hearing. The Commission makes a final determination and presents its findings in a written order based on the evidence in the record; the Commission's order to approve or deny the OGDP application is final. (See Rule 307) Where can I get additional information? For more information about the COGCC administrative hearing process and OGDPs, please refer to the COGCC website at http://cogcc.state.co.us. You may also contact the COGCC at dnr.oecc@state.co.us or 303- 894-2100. Please note, COGCC staff are not available to provide legal advice. COGCC recommends that you engage an attorney with knowledge of oil and gas matters to assist you with reviewing any offers you receive from an oil and gas operator or other person. Version 1.0 March 9, 2021 • COLORADO Oil €r Gas Conservation Commission Department of Natural Re -sources COGCC INFORMATION SHEET: PUBLIC COMMENTS (As required by COGCC Rutz 303.a (2)D) Purpose This information sheet provides details on how to make public comments on an Oil and Gas Development Plan submitted to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission via the Form 2A, Oil and Gas Location Assessment permit application. Why am I receiving this Information Sheet? You have received this Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("COGCC") information sheet because an oil and gas operator ( "the Operator") has submitted an application for an Oil and Gas Development Plan ("OGDP"), and that application is under review by the COGCC. Per COGCC Rule 303.e.(1), the Operator is required to provide this information to you within seven days of the application materials being posted on the COGCC website. COGCC Rule 303.d requires the COGCC to open a formal "public comment period" upon posting the OGDP application to our website. This public comment period allows the public to review OGDP applications and their components (i.e., proposed Oil and Gas Locations), and provide comments on those pending permit applications. How can I provide comments on pending permits in an OGDP? Members of the public can access OGDP applications through the COGCC website to review permit information and provide comments. Public comments may be made directly on Form 2A, Oil and Gas Location Assessment permit applications ("Form 2A") through the COGCC website. 1. Go to the COGCC website https://cogcc.state.co.us 2. On the green menu bar, click on the "Permits" page. This will take you to the "Drilling and Location Permits Search" tool for Pending Permits. r.7 COLORADO O! ► Cr Caswtrr.trrr CaYra�w. About Lk actl Ountt I DaI boutd Dwa t;o nitr nnl I hart Has Nadu i 4E4uaus �. Repu au.m 5.9 f Dr Liq are Lace -on Arrrou Lrrel+ ( i!sd.ranurra&pock fhrr LSrri-h Forma:.lik41 3. Under "Pending Permits", find "Oil and Gas Location Assessment Permits (Form 2A)". Select the county of interest from the dropdown menu and click "Go!" Pending Permits (Fried ON or AFTER January 15th, 2021) Ctrl 8 Gas Location Assessment Permits (Form 2A), Arapahoe 4. This will generate a table of pending applications and will indicate the status of the public comment period for each permit within the COGCC review process. 5. Scroll through the list of pending permits to find the one you would like to review. You may wish to use "crtl + f" to search for a specific document number, operator name, or location name. 6. To view the submitted Form 2A and its associated attached documents, click the "Location Name" link for any permit application. Pending Location Permits - All Counties Export toExte4 Doc Nu+r:ber (Public Comment Unk) • Final cay or Public Co emeat Perko::Receried (Closes at fd+ca,ehtl Location Name (Dxnnts Unk) Stets Status OSE* IN PRCCFSS 7. To make a public comment on a specific permit application, click the "Doc Number's of the permit on which you wish to comment. Pending Location Permits - All Counties Effort to Excel Ox Nnmbilr (Pubbc Comment Link) Final day of Public Comment Penod (doses attdrdnlght► Reaelved Location Name IcocufrtentsLink) Status Status Date 021651:1 4.4 0.a'i12Crel :it.;cf1,1L1 r?rf ! . S l PROCESS 04.267721 After clicking the Doc Number link, you will be taken to the Public Comment portal. 8. In the Public Comment portal, you may review the Form 2A application including the PDF and all attachments. Selected Well / Location: Document Number Form Type 402165141 i0_2A COL Attachments PDF Make Comment 9. To make a public comment, click the "Make Comment" button. A Form will open for you to provide your name, contact information, and your comment. Only the text in the Comment box will be made public; your contact information will be kept confidential by COGCC. Please r LL:: the 6r?!t Del= In FtS1 sutonh yauropramnl Marne: address: City:l Ste: E aR: &Raw Phone rlurttaer: j Sum) 1 _ Cast: 10. Click the "Submit Comment" button when you are ready to submit your comment. Page 12 11. You may also view other public comments and read yours after it is posted by scrolling down on this page (see below about a delay in displaying comments). How long do I have to submit a comment on a permit? The Public Comment Period begins once the COGCC Director determines the OGCP application is complete and has been successfully submitted by the operator. The Director will approve the Form 2C, OGDP Certification form, and post the OGDP application on the website for public review. In order to be considered by the Director and Commission during the review of the OGDP, public comments must be received as follows: 1. Within 30 days from the date that the Director posts thethe OGDP on the website, OR 2. Within 45 days if the OGDP includes any proposed Oil and Gas Locations within 2,000 feet of a Residential Building Unit, High Occupancy Building Unit, or School Facility within a Disproportionately Impacted Community. The final day for public comments can be found in the list of all pending permits: Pending Location Permits -All Counties Bart Export mExcel aac Number (Public Comment(Oases F ral day at Public Comment P-erisd at 1.1D:Mita) Received loc_ilar. Name +Docomerts Link) Status Stags Cate -' c.3 tt 2C21 --, G1,2fit021 "- `'' PROCESSG1.31:11:21 When the Public Comment. Period closes, the date will revert to read "Comments Closed". The link to the public comment portal will remain active, but comments will no longer be accepted. You will still be able to view any public comments submitted for pending permits. The Director may extend or reopen the public comment period per Rule 303.g, for up to an additional 30 days for a proposed OGDP if the Director determines an extension or reopening is reasonable in order to obtain public input. What happens to my comment? Your comment will become part of the public record of the application and will be reviewed by the applicant, COGCC staff, Director, and the Commission. COGCC staff may recommend permit conditions in response to comments. But, Staff does not routinely respond individually to comments; instead, COGCC staff will work directly with the applicant to address the site - specific concerns expressed. Submitted comments may not be immediately visible; it may be a few days before you see your comments posted. This delay allows COGCC supervisory staff to screen for offensive language prior to publication. What if I want to make my comment to the Commission? COGCC Staff and the Director review every comment received on a Form 2A permit application. They review the site specific concerns against the totality of the application materials, including the alternative location analysis, cumulative impacts evaluation, and best management practices proposed by the applicant. When the Director makes a recommendation to the Commission to either approve or deny an OGDP, that recommendation will include the consideration of the public comments received. In their review of an OGDP for a final determination at the administrative hearing, the Commission will have access to the entire record, including your public comment. Can I remain anonymous? Yes. Only the "Comment" portion of your submitted comment will be made publicly viewable. Your name and contact information will be kept confidential, and will only be used by COGCC staff to contact you if necessary in the course of permit application review. If you choose to include your name and contact information in the body of your comment text, it will be part of the public record. Links The following links provide guidance and additional information on providing Public Comments. COGCC Permits Page: https://cogcc.state.co.us/permits.html#/permits Numerous helpful guidance documents can be found at. the link on the COGCC Permits Page: https: / /coQcc. state. co. us / permits2. html#/ permitshelp Daily Activity Dashboard (DAD) is another useful tool and can be used to access the public comment portal as well: https://cogcc.state.co.us/dashboard.html Version 1.0 March 9, 2021 DNR 1COLORADO Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Dopartroma of iMartga) Resources INFORMATION SHEET: HYDRAULIC FRACTURING TREATMENT (As required by COGCC Rule 303.e.(2).E) Why am I receiving this information sheet? The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("COGCC") prepared this information sheet to provide the public with information related to hydraulic fracturing. Pursuant to Commission_ Rule 303.e.(2).E, Operators' are required to provide this information sheet to mineral owners within the area of proposed development and all landowners, homeowners, commercial property owners, tenants, and other entities within 2,000 feet of a proposed oil and gas location. What is hydraulic fracturing treatment, and why is it necessary? Hydraulic fracturing treatment is the process of creating small cracks, or "fractures," in the rocks of deep, underground geological formations that have oil and natural gas. The fractures enhance the flow of oil and gas from the formation to the oil and gas well where it flows or is pumped up the well to the production equipment located on the surface of the site. The process of hydraulic fracturing has been used for decades in Colorado, dating back to the 1970s. Operators2 continue to improve hydraulic fracturing, and it is now a standard practice used in almost all oil and gas wells in the state, and across much of the country. Hydraulic fracturing has made it possible to produce oil and gas from rock formations that did not often produce oil and gas in the early to middle part of the twentieth century. What happens before hydraulic fracturing treatment? The operator uses a drilling rig to drill a "surface hole" and set a steel pipe called "surface casing" in the hole. The surface casing may extend many hundreds of feet, sometimes more than 1,000 ' "Operator" as defined in COGCC Rules 2 Hereinafter, and only for the purpose of describing the hydraulic fracture treatment process, the term "operator" includes the operator itself and all contractors and service providers that the operator hires to perform work. feet, underground. The operator places cement on the outside of the surface casing to seal and protect groundwater. The operator tests the surface casing with pressure, then a smaller "production hole" is drilled out the bottom of the surface casing. After completing a formation integrity test, the operator drills down to the geological formation containing oil and gas, usually many thousands of feet underground. The operator lowers a production casing into the production hole, and cement is used to make a seal above the deep oil and gas formation. The operator "completes" the well by placing holes, or "perforations" in the casing at the deep oil and gas formation, to allow oil and gas to flow into the well. The well is then ready for hydraulic fracturing treatment. What happens during and after hydraulic fracturing treatment? The operator performs the treatment by using high pressure water pumps to fracture the deep oil and gas rock formation. The pumps push fracturing fluids down the well and out through the perforations, into the oil and gas rock formation. The hydraulic fracturing fluids are mostly water and sand, with a small amount of chemical additives. The sand, also called "proppant," remains in the fractures to help keep the fractures open allowing oil and gas to flow through the fractures to the perforations. After hydraulic fracture treatment, the well is allowed to "flowback," meaning hydraulic fracture fluids, oil, gas, and produced water from the formation flow through the perforations and up the well to the surface where the fluids are separated. The operator sells the oil and gas. Waste products, mostly water produced from the oil and gas formation and hydraulic fracture fluids, are captured and stored for proper treatment or disposal. Page 2 -••014'. gleagiebrizare~aantiriSppvisair Overhead view of a multiple -well site with hydraulic fracturing equipment set up inside a sound wall Common questions and answers about hydraulic fracturing treatment. Q: /-low is an oil and gas well designed to be protective of public health, the environment, and wildlife resources? A: COGCC engineering staff review all well permits to ensure that wells are lined with multiple layers of steel and cement sufficient to isolate groundwater from the deep oil and gas rock formations. The operator's wellbore design must meet COGCC wellbore isolation standards and rules in order to receive a permit to drily Surface casing extends from the ground surface to 50 feet or more below groundwater. Production casing is cemented to seal the oil and gas formation in the well and prevent flow between groundwater and the oil and gas formations. The operator performs a well survey, called a "cement bond log," to verify the cement placement around the production casing. Additionally, the operator pressure tests surface equipment and ensures that nearby, "offset" wells that are close enough for pressure communication in the oil and gas formation have properly -rated surface equipment or downhole plugs. Q: Will hydraulic fracturing treatment cause problems with water wells A: Water well problems related to hydraulic fracturing in Colorado are rare, which is largely a result of COGCC's long-standing mission to protect Waters of the State of Colorado, including groundwater. Most recently, the COGCC adopted new rules for wellbore isolation, effective November 2, 2020 to further strengthen this mandate. Geologic factors in Colorado also serve to help prevent groundwater impacts. Often, many thousands of feet of confining rock layers separate shallow groundwater formations that are used for drinking water, livestock, and irrigation from deep oil and gas formations. In cases where an operator intends to perform a hydraulic fracture treatment at a depth of less than 2,000 feet underground, a geological and engineering evaluation is required prior to approving a drilling permit. in cases where deep groundwater is present, COGCC rules require additional cement in oil and gas wells to seal the deep groundwater formations. Q: What is hydraulic fracture fluid. A: The COGCC and regulatory agencies of other oil and gas producing states partner with FracFocus, a Chemicat Disclosure Registry, that operators use to report hydraulic fracture fluid chemical data (https://www.fracfocus.org/). According to FracFocus, approximately 98% to 99% of the fracturing fluid volume in most wells is water and sand. The remaining portion is made up of chemical additives used to reduce friction during pumping and prevent corrosion of the steel casing. Biocide is used to kill bacteria in the water. Surfactants promote water ftowback from the formation, up the well and into the oil and gas production equipment at the well site or a nearby "tank battery." Fracturing chemicals are similar to other industrial chemicals which must be handled properly. COGCC rules require that operators properly store and handle chemicals in a manner that protects operator's employees, the public, the environment, and wildlife. COGCC rules require operators to publicly disclose the components and concentrations of fracturing chemicals for each well within 60 days of the hydraulic fracture treatment on the FracFocus website, which is searchable by county, operator, and well. The website also provides information on chemicals used and their purpose. Version 2.1 April 2, 2021 Page 3 Q: How are hydraulic fracturing fluids managed on the well site? A: Operators manage large volumes of drilling fluid, hydraulic fracturing fluid, and flowback during drilling and hydraulic fracturing treatment. Operators protect the public, environmental resources, and wildlife by implementing best management practices specified by permit conditions and COGCC rules for spill prevention. After hydraulic fracturing treatment, fluids return to production equipment at the well site as flowback. These flowback fluids are considered oil and gas Exploration and Production Waste ("EftP Waste") that are recycled for other oil and gas operations, or are disposed of in accordance with state regulations. Marketable production fluids, including oil and gas, are separated and contained in tanks or vessels, or sent by pipeline to sales. Q: What can neighbors expect to experience during hydraulic fracturing treatment? A: The operator provides the COGCC and the local government a 48 -hour notice before performing hydraulic fracturing treatment. As the operator mobilizes the hydraulic fracturing crews, water tanks are placed at the site. The operator transports water to the site for hydraulic fracturing fluid by pipeline or water trucks. 'heavy equipment, such as sand haulers, pump trucks, blending units and a control van arrives and the equipment is connected to the well with high pressure piping. The operator pressure tests the equipment, then the hydraulic fracture treatment begins. The work can take several days to several weeks, depending on the number of wells on the well site and the number of treatment stages needed for each well. The equipment noise from engines, pumps, and vehicles will be noticeable during the work. Induced seismicity from hydraulic fracturing is very low intensity, too small to be noticed by people at the ground surface, and therefore man-made earthquakes are not a common occurrence in Colorado during hydraulic fracturing treatment operations. Where can I get additional information? FracFocus (www.fracfocus.org) contains detailed information on hydraulic fracturing, chemicals used, groundwater protection and how to find a well near you. COGCC rules related to hydraulic fracturing: Rule 308 Form 2, Application to Drill, Deepen, Re -Enter, or Recomplete, and Operate, Information Requirements Rule 405.k Notice of Intent to Conduct Hydraulic Fracturing Treatment • Rule 408 General Drilling Rules • Rule 411 Public Water System Protection • Rule 419 Bradenhead Monitoring, Testing, and Reporting • Rule 423 and 424 Noise and Lighting • Rule 437 Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Additives • Rule 614 Coalbed Methane Wells • Rule 615 Groundwater Baseline Sampling and Monitoring Rule 905 Management of E£tP Waste Mule 912 Spills and Releases (includes landowner notification requirements) COGCC's rules are available as downloadable files at cogcc.state.co.us. Version 2.1 April 2, 2021 COLORADO d1 b Gas Conservation Commission Department of Natutat Resources COGCC INFORMATION SHEET: OGDP STATUS INFORMATION (As required by COGCC Rule 303.e.(2).G) Why am I receiving this information sheet? The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("COGCC") prepared this information sheet to inform the public in the vicinity of a proposed Oil and Gas Development Plan ("OGDP") how to access documents and view the status of proposed OGDPs through the COGCC's website, eForms, and eFiling system. A review of public property records indicates that you may have an interest in lands that an oil and gas operator wishes to develop as part of an OGDP. Pursuant to Commission Rule 303.e. (2).G, operators are required to provide this information sheet to certain recipients near their development plans. What is an Oil and Gas Development Plan? An OGDP is an operator's plan to develop subsurface oil and gas resources ("minerals") from o ne or more surface locations. An OGDP consists of a hearing application and associated permit materials that provide technical information. The Director- (i.e. COGCC Staff) reviews the technical information and makes a recommendation to the Commission for the hearings application; the Commission has the ultimate authority on approval o r denial of the OGDP. How do I view the status of the pending OGDP hearing application? Members of the public may view the status of proposed OGDP applications through the COGCC e Filing System by creating an account in the Applications and Docket Portal, available on the "Hearings Page." 1. From the COGCC homepage, click "Regulation" in the green menu bar, and then "Hearings" on the blue bar. 2. On the right-hand side of the Hearings page, u nder the Hearings eFiling System header, click o n "Application and Docket Portal". Hearings eFiling System (Beginning November 9, 2020) • Document Search • Application & Docket Portal 3. Create a user account by clicking "Request Access to Account," and completing the required registration information. There may be a delay for processing following your request before you are granted access. Check your email for access approval. 4. Once registration is complete, access the Application and Docket Portal by entering your user name and password. 5. Search for the 9 -digit docket number provided by the operator in their cover letter using the "Find Hearing Application by Docket Number" option at the bottom left of the page. Find H Bring Application by Dccket Number SEARCH RESULTS D tleket Number 110012345 6. The general status of the docket is listed in the first column on the left, titled "Docket Status." 7. Double click the docket search result to load the docket's main page, which will show additional information, including the application type, status, assigned Hearing Officer, and applicant information. Do I have to create an account to view documents? No. You may view documents through the "Document Search" described below without creating an eFiling System account, but you will not be able to view the "status" of the docket through this method. 1. On the right-hand side of the Hearings page, under the Hearings eFiling System header, click on the "Document Search" link. Hearings eFiling System (Beginning November 9, 2020) • Document Search • application & Docket Portal 2. From the "Search Type" dropdown menu, select "DNRCOG Search for Docket Related Documents." Search type 0NRCCG New .kpip: ca eG-is ONRCC3 :H2w App?,raSons ONRCCG Ne* 0o_oun'c^U DNRCOG Search for Docb3t Related Daiamea$s • Page 2 3. Input the docket number provided by the operator. DNRCOG Docket Number 21001234.5 4. if you don't have a docket number, or to view any OGDP, scroll down to the "DNRCOG Application Type" dropdown menu and select "OIL a. GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN." DNRCOG Application Type ADDITIONAL WELLS COMPREHENSIVE AREA PLAN ENFORCEMENT EXCEPTION LOCATION GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN nTLItO 5. After step 3 or 4, scroll down and click the "Search" button at the bottom of the scroll bar. 6. A list of all related documents will appear. Click on any item to view its contents. How do I view general forms, permits, and data regarding permits and OGDPs? You may use the Daily Activity Dashboard to access frequently requested oil and gas data at the county and state levels. The Daily Activity Dashboard is located in the right-hand corner of the COGCC homepage, and allows you to search and generate custom-made statistical charts, graphs, tables, and maps for information including pending permits, well status, production, well inspections, Notices of Alleged Violation, active notifications, and spills. The COGCC also provides access to pending and approved permits through its "Permits Search" and interactive map on the COGCC website. To view the status of pending Form 2As (Oil and Gas Location Assessment Permits) through the "Permit Search" function, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Click "Permits" in the green menu bar on the COGCC homepage. This will take you to the "Drilling and Location Permits Search" page. 2. Under Pending Permits, find "ou a Gas Location Assessment Permits (Form 2A)". Select "All Counties" or a specific county using the drop down menu and click "Go!". Pending Permits (Filed as‘l or AFTER January 15r»: 2021) Oil & Gas Location Assessment Permits s (Form 2A): R All Caun es 3. A table will show all pending Form 2As currently under review by the COGCC. >. r.. Pe:r,dant Lntadon Permits - k11 Cowrtirs tame Cacs0 •.-+.r 1 "a1 r.r..' .r ''�.. t..• 41.”411W .."...e 414 i.. 4.w ry.�•. ..t. v7 f..wr 'vent. tat '•r,ttit. AGirt• .w r...n la•�r �.�=—re.-.. ,VT iy.,r ..� (fat) r..: +BL v. 'a' • 4 •: :<r..S 1 _•: .•wA .11.:V."•• .n .w .aasll+at e nrr.. _�_ 0.:;-xr 1,. I � uc�. u' , .. C.. •, •q• i.•M.9 .�.," ...Set% YTV`• c.. a / Y• _..• y. , 4' i .1 .- --.,- -t-✓a• .. � S..•.rC J aw...� .:a•t•. I 4� .mow. • a a. Clicking a "Doc Number" link will take you to the Public Comments portal for that pending permit. b. Clicking a "Location Name" link will take you to a list of documents related to that permit, including the Form 2A (as submitted by the operator) and supporting documents that are attached to the pending permit application. Can I view pending applications on the COGCC Map? Yes. You may access the COGCC GiS Online Interactive Map by clicking "Maps" in the green banner on the COGCC homepage, then click "Click HERE to access interactive map". You may use the "address search" option to zoom to your address to see oil and gas activity near you. With the map zoomed to your area of interest, you may specify pending permits by checking the appropriate boxes on the left-hand menu. I ■ E IR Permits L.- ri Pending Well (Form 2) Permit Approved Well (Form 2) Permit Pending Location (Form 2A) Permit Approved Location (Form 2A) Permit To select and view a pending application, use the arrow tool to double-click on the pending icons to display the Application. Links COGCC Homepage: https: / /coacc.state.co.us/#/home Hearings Page: https://cogcc.state.co.us/reg.htmlft/hearings eFi li ng system help: http: / / cagcc /documents / red / Heari nas / External_E fi li ng_System_Users_Guidebook_20201109. pdf COGCC GIS Online Interactive Map help: http: / /cogcc/documents/about/ Help/Search%20pendin e%20perm its%20on%20the%20COG CC%2Omap. pdf Version 1.0 March 9, 2021 BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NiOBRARA, FORT HAYS, CODELL AND CARLILE FORMATIONS, WATTENBERG AND DJ HORIZONTAL NBRR-FH- CODL-CL FIELDS, WELD AND MORGAN COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE OF FEARING CAUSE NO. 407 & 535 DOCKET NO. 240900236 TYPE: OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN Bison 1V Operating, LLC (Operator No. 10670) ("Bison" or "Applicant") filed an Application with the Commission for an order to establish an Oil & Gas Development Plan ("OGDP") on the lands identified below. Generally, an Oil & Gas Cevelopment Plan is the process whereby an applicant obtains approval to develop oil or gas resources at one or more oil and gas locations by drilling a specific number of wells. Importantly, an OGDP is not a pooling application. This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may: 1) be an Owner of o il and/or gas ("mineral") interests to be developed by the proposed OGDP; 2) own, reside, or o perate a first responder agency on property within 2,000 feet of a working pad surface included in the OGDP; or 3) be otherwise entitled to notice pursuant to Commission Rule 303.e.(1). APPLICATION LANDS Township 5 North. Range 60 West, 6th P.M. S ection 7: All Section 18: All S ection 19: All Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Section 1: All S ection 12: All Section 13: All Section 24: All S urface Locations: Cartwright 24 Pad: approximately 18 -acres in the NWIANEY4 of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change) A Commission hearing on the above -referenced docket number is currently scheduled for the following date, time, and location: Date: Time: April 30, 2025 9:00 a.m. 1 (240900236) • Location: Virtual Hearing with Remote Access via Zoom To participate virtually navigate to https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/home and locate the Zoom meeting link on the left side of the webpage. Energy and Carbon Management Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 Parties to this hearing will be notified if this date, time, or place changes. For the most up- to-date information regarding the Commission's hearing schedule, please visit https://ecmc.state.caus/#/home, click on "Commission Hearings," and click on "Preliminary Agendas." PUBLIC COMMENT Any party may file a public comment for the review of Commission Staff related to the above -described OGDP. All public comments will be included in the administrative record for the OGDP proceeding. Parties wishing to file a public comment on the above -described OGDP may find the "eFiling Public Comment Portal" under "Hearings" on the ECMC homepage or use the eFiling system outlined below. PETITIONS DEADLINE FOR PETITIONS BY AFFECTED PERSONS: March 31, 2025 Any interested party who wishes to participate formally in this matter must file a written petition with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 507 at https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/home, under "Regulation," then select "Rules." Please note that, under Commission Rule 510.1, the deadline for petitions may only be continued for good cause, even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Pursuant to Commission Rule 507, if you do not file a proper petition, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Parties wishing to file a petition must register online at https://oitco.hylandcloud.com/DNRCOGExternalAccess/Account/Login.aspx and select "Request Access to Site." Please refer to our "eFiling Users Guidebook" at. https://ecmc.state.co.us/documents/req/Hearings/External EfilingSystemGuidebook 2023 FIN AL.pdf for more information. Any Affected Person who files a petition must be able to participate in a virtual prehearing conference during the week of March 31, 2025, if a virtual preheating conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a petition. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Ittice. You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Dnr ECMC Hearings Unitstate.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made. 2 (240900236) • ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO 'Elias Thomas, Commission Secretary Dated: February 24, 2025 Applicant Bison IV Operating, LL C c/o Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, CO 80216 720-446-5620 j jost(a�jostenerulaw.com kwasylenkyostenemylaw.com 3 (240900236) BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA, FORT HAYS, CODELL AND CARLILE FORMATIONS, WATTENBERG AND DJ HORIZONTAL NBRR-FH-CODL-CL FIELDS, WELD AND MORGAN COUNTIES, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 407 & 535 DOCKET NO. 240900236 TYPE: OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDED APPLICATION COMES NOW Bison IV Operating, LLC (Operator No. 10670) ("Bison" or "Applicant") by and through its attorneys, Jost Energy Law, P.C., respectfully submits this Application to the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (the "Commission" or the "ECMC") for an Oil and Gas Development Plan ("OGDP"). In support of its Application, Applicant states as follows: 1. The Applicant is a limited liability company and is a registered operator in good standing with the Commission. 2. Applicant seeks approval of an approximate 4,180 4,463.88 -acre OGDP for the development and production of 15 total horizontal wells, to be developed from one new Oil and Gas Location on the below -described lands ("Application Lands") (the "Cartwright 24 OGDP"): Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. Section 7: All Section 18: All Section 19: All Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Section 1: All Section 12: All Section 13: All Section 24: All Surface Location: Cartwright 24 Pad: approximately 18 -acres in the NW/AEA of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P M Nearby Public Crossroads: C.R. 52 & C.R. 0 A reference map of the Application Lands is attached hereto as Amended Exhibit A. 3. With this Application, Bison is providing a copy of an Oil and Gas Lease for at least one portion of a mineral tract within the Application Lands showing the Applicant's (240900236/407/535-)0X() status as an Owner in accordance with ECMC Rule 303.a.(1). See Exhibit B, attached and made a part hereto. 4. With this Application, Bison submits three Drilling and Spacing Unit Applications. See Exhibit C, Amended Exhibit D and Amended Exhibit E. 5. With this Application, Bison submitted a Form 2A for the development of 15 new horizontal wells within the Application Lands from the proposed new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location pursuant to Rule 303.a.(2) and Rule 304, Document No. 403896149. Bison is concurrently seeking a 1041 WOGLA siting permit from Weld County for the siting and the related surface disturbance for the proposed Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location pursuant to Rule 301.f. 6. With this Application, Bison submitted a Form 2B Cumulative Impact Data Identification pursuant to Rule 303.a.(5), Document No. 403900600. 7. With this Application, Bison submitted a Form 2C OGDP Certification pursuant to Rule 303.a.(7), Document No. 403902744. 8. With this Application Bison submitted its required Rule 505 testimony. 9. Bison certifies that pursuant to Rule 302.e, it notified Weld County as the Relevant Local Government and Morgan County as the Proximate Local Government that it planned to submit the Cartwright 24 OGDP Application no less than 30 days prior to submitting this Cartwright 24 OGDP Application. There are no Proximate Local Governments within 2,000 feet of the Working Pad Surface of the Cartwright 24 Pad. The Rule 302.e 30 -day notice letters to Weld County and Morgan County is are attached and made a part hereto as Amended Exhibit F, including Morgan County's waiver of the 30 -day notice timing requirement pursuant to Rule 302.e. With Morgan County's waiver, the 30 -day pre -notice complied with the procedural and substantive requirements of Rules 303.e.(2) and (3). 10. Bison certifies that copies of this Application and the Notice of Hearing will be served on each interested party as required by Rule 504.a, Rule 504.b.(1), Rule 504.b.(2), 504.b.(5) and Rule 303.e. The Interested Parties list is attached hereto and submitted with this Application as Amended Exhibit G. 11. Bison certifies that upon completeness determination by the Director of the Cartwright 24 OGDP, Bison will provide notice of the Director's Completeness Determination to each interested party required by Rule 303.e. 12. The granting of this Application is in accord with the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, found at C.R.S. §§ 34-60-101 et seq., and the Commission Rules. 13. Applicant requests that relief granted under this Application should be effective on oral order by the Commission, and Applicant hereby agrees to be bound by said oral order. WHEREFORE, Bison respectfully requests that this matter be set for hearing in accordance with applicable Commission Rules, that notice be given as required by law, and that upon such hearing this Commission enter its order to: (240900236/407/5354000Q A. Approve the approximate 1,180 4,463.88 -acre Cartwright 24 OGDP for the development of 15 new horizontal wells within an approximate 1,920 -acre drilling and spacing unit and two approximate 1,280 -acre drilling and spacing units proposed for the Application Lands; B. Provide that the subject wells shall be located on the Cartwright 24 Pad within the Application Lands and approve the associated Form 2A for the Cartwright 24 Pad where applicable; C. Find that the Cartwright 24 OGDP will protect and minimize adverse impacts to public health, safety, and welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources and will protect against adverse environmental impacts on any air, water, soil or biological resource in compliance with C.R.S. § 34-60-106(2.5)(a); D. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter. Dated this 20th day of November, 2024. Bison IV Operating, LLC By Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. Attorneys for Applicant 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, Colorado 80216 (720) 446-5620 Jiost(a�lostenerpvlaw.com Kwasylenkv(a�iostenergvlaw.com Applicant's Contact Information: Bison IV Operating, LLC Attn: Katie Gillen, Director of Regulatory Affairs 518 17th St., Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Tel: 720.644.6997 Email: kgillen(c�bisonoq.com (240900236/407/5354OO(X) VERIFICATION Katie Gillen, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath, deposes and says that she is the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Bison IV Operating, LLC, and that she has read the foregoing Amended Application and that the matters therein contained are true to the best of her knowledge, information and belief. Dated November 20, 2024. Katie Gillen Director of Regulatory Affairs Bison IV Operating, LLC (240900236/407/535-XXXX) Amended Exhibit A — Reference Map Wattenberg & DJ Horizontal NBRR-FH-CODL-CL Fields, Weld & Morgan Counties Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. Section 7: All Section 18: All Section 19: All Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Section 1: All Section 12: All Section 13: All Section 24: All Surface Location: Cartwright 24 Pad: approximately 18 -acres in the NW'/4NE% of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Nearby Public Crossroads: C.R. 52 & C.R. 0 $: r• • Lo ;4Isf 33 34 • I •' A • tie) .E- W- i .f - —4 4#•`y_s. - - Jig' • c• -144.O 3 2 k si �• \!4/1 � ti' � Fit , Sift.S 1s • ii i .,;+ _ 21 - • I ti\i 22 -i;. $. • , 0 •. i=• • � _—. -- 10 11 14 s$ 49 • t•Z 38 f 12 L 13 •4 24 ,® y- •_ ' O �',Nom• . _- • '-28 . '_ • .. _- 1" %50.190 Feet _ ._._ O , _ • • 25U0att; S.QO 10,000 _ 31 32 4-; • 6 5 Ir ra Cartwright 24 Location -• 4:: 33 34 35 e t. 8 20 .�.2 a € 30 • 29 cf. 4+ • €, C.R- 0+ 4) IS • • .••••=1M. • 4 9 21 28("E, 5N60W 2 10 11 15 14 22 23 .+� 4;- 3946965 07/11/2013 02:49 PM Exhibit B Total Pages: 7 Rec Pee: $41.00 Steve Moreno - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO OIL AND GAS LEASE Paid -up (Sole Trustee) MIS LEASE AND AGREEMENT, made and e.ered into this the 1e day of tidy, 2013, but effective as of March 1, 2012, by and between Wells Fargo flank, N. A., formerly known as First haterstate Sank of Denver as Trustee of the Charles A. Bresnahan Trust Under Will of Mary A. Bresnahan dated May 28, 1985, whose address is P. O. Box 5383, Denver, Colorado 80217, hereatafter collectively dolled "Lessor", and Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Corby, LLc, whose address is 5601 Tnuxtmr Avenue, No. 210, Bakersfield, California 93309, hereawfter called "lessee,' WITNESSETH 1. That Lessor, in consideration of the cash bonus In hand paid, oldie royalties herein provided, and of the agreements of Lessee herein contained, hereby grants, leases and lets exclusively unto lessee for the sole and oily purpose of explode., alb. and operating for and producing oil and gas and of laying pipelines, storing oil and building tanks, telephone lies, roads and structures thereon to produce, save, care for, treat and transpot said substances produced from the land leased hereunder, hereinafter called the "leased preudses" stuate in Weld County, State of Colorado, more particularly described, to -wit: Township 5 North, Ranee 61 West, 6. P. M. Section 9: SW1/4 Sermon 12: W1/2 and containing 480.00 aces, more or less. 2. Subject to the other provisions hereof, this lease shall be for a term of three 13i years from this date hereinafter called "Primary Tern" and as long thereafter as oil and gas, or either of them is ;produced In paying quantities from said lands or lands with whidh said land is pooled hereunder and the royalties are paid as provided. All operations concluded off the leased premises that are intended to result in the completion of, or restoration of production from, a produdag interval on the leased premises or lands pooled or unitized therewith shad be considered operations conducted on the leased premises for purposes of extending or maintaining the lease in effect under any other paragraph or provision hereof, so long as a dedaration of pooling or unit designation was executed and recorded prior to the expiration of the Primary Term. 3. lessee shall pay the following royaftles subject to the following provisions: a) lessee shall pay the Lessor 2096 of the market value at place of sole of all oil and other Squid hydrocarbons recovered or separated and produced and saved from the leased premises. b) lessee shall pay the lessor 2096 of the market value at the place of sale for all gas (including ad substances contained in such gas produced) from the leased premises and sold by lessee or used off the leased premises including sulfur produced in conjunction therewith. c) 'Lessee shall pay royaty on aN gas produced from a well on the leased premises or an lands pooled with the leased premises and sold or used off the leased premises regardless of whether or not such gas is produced to the credit of less.. sold under a contract executed by or binding upon lessee. Should gas be sold under a sales contract not binding. Lessee, Lessor'sroyalty will becalc fated based on the hig estpdoe paid for any of gas produced from the well from which suds gas is produced. In no eve. will the aloe paid Lessor for Lessor's share of gas be less than the price paid lessee for Lessee's share of gas. d) While there is a well on the leased prembes or on lands pooled therewith capable of producing gas in paying quantities but the production thereof is shut. or suspended for any reason, Lessee may pay as royalty on or before 90 days after the date on which (1) production from any such well is shut. or suspended or (2) this lease is no longer maintained by compliance with other provisions hereof, whichever is the later date and thereafter at annual intervals a sum in the amount of Five Dollars ($54,0) per acre or a minimum of One Hundred Dollars ($100A0) per wadi, whichever is the greater for eadn and every shut-in gas weN and ff such payment is made or tendered in accordance with the terms hereof this lease shad not terminate but shall continue in full force, subject to the provisions of paragraph 14 and it rid be considered that gas is being produced from the leased premises in paying quantities within the meaning of each patine. provision of this lease and in no event shad shut. well payments maintain this lease in force for a 3946965 07/11/20i 3402:49 Phil Page 2 of 7 mmulative period exceeding three !3i merit). Lesme shall not be remitted to deduct any shut-in royalty payments from the future sale of gas. Should the shut-in period extend beyond the expiration of doe prima, tem sad' shat iu provisioc ruin pertain oaly to the producing omit of such gas well as provided for no paragraph 14. Shoddsedn shut-in royalty paymens not be made in atimely manner as provided to this paragraph, it will be considered for all purposes there is no production or too excuse for delayed production of gas from any such well or wells .and unless there is then is effect other preservation provisions of 'this lease, this lease shall terminate at midairght on the last day provided for the payment of such shut i o royalties and Lessee shall thereupon famish to Lessor a release of all its interest in and toads of and gas 4ease insofaras that portion of the leased premises included in the producing emit assigned to rich Slout in well. e) Lessee afire. that before a, gas produced from the leased memises is 'used orsold off the leased premises, it well be ran free of costto the Lessor through an adequate oil and gas separator of a conventional type or equipment at least as ehfLc.tto lioeemd chat all squid hydrocarbons recoverable from the gas by such meatus win be recovered on the lease. f) Payment of royalties shall be in accordance with applicable state law. blithe abseeoe of applicable state law, payments of royalties siren be paid moodily within 150 days following the first sale of oil or gas produced from the leased premises, "Mood the necessity of Lessor executing a division or traesfer order. lulerest of eighteen perceat (9.8%) per 'annum shall be assessed on all I. payments, or in acoordaace wide applicable state law. If said initial royalty payment is not so made ender the .nos hereof, within thirty 1(30) days written notification of said defaeflt, radris lease d{ha l terminate as of 7 A.M. the first day**. month following the expiration of said thirty (30) day period. After said initial royalty payment with respectto oil or gas produced during any month if royalty is not paid hereunder and Lessee fails toiendersaid royalty payment upon thirty (30) days written notification, this tease shall Mamie. at+mideight of sudo last day. g) Royalty payable hereunder shad be computed without any deduction or charge an account of any cost or expense of exploration, development, production, cleaning, dehydration, treatment, processing, extraction, compression, transportaliam ordelivery, or any other deduction or charge whether of the same or a dftfereat character except drat Lessor consents to the payment of taxes and assessments. 4. If actual drilling is not commenced on said leased premises, or on land poled therewith, on or before thirty-six (36) months from the date of this lease, this lease shat thee terrain.. The payment or tender of shut-in :royalties must be made by check of Lessee, mailed or delivered to Lessor on or before the duedate of payment. Lessee raayaat any time execute and deliver to Il essora release or releases, covering any portion or portions of said land and thereby surreaderthis'lease as to sudo portion or portions and be nelieved of all obligations as to the acreage surrendered, and thereafter the shut-in royalty payable hereunder shall be sedated iu the propos.. that the acreage covered hereby is reduced by said releaseorreleases. lessee agrees that Reis lease te rhMaies for any reason, then in said event, Lessee stall .promptly prepare, execute aaad veoori a release instrument covering the land leased hereunder and shallforward same to Lessor. 5.a. Vertical Wel 'Pooling. 'lessee is lom ehyy granted the right to pod or... tire leased ;premises, or my part or parts thereof, as to an strata or any stratum wnL any °doer laud asload Meteor any strata motor. produdfomofoland/ortias. Pooling inane...reins aacesshallmot exhaest the might of Lessee hereunder to pod this lease or poriioa Unseal dito other or aliment units. For vertical wens, units pooled for of hermmder shall not exceed footer d4i) aarres+eac'h, amd units pooled for ,gas shad not .exceed six handed and forty 16Ad) acres each, deem polled ifor horizontal wens shall not exceed six handled and forty (540)aaes lothertloaaasprovided tenderttoe "Horizontal Well Pooling" provision below)), provided that if any federal or state law, execrstiore order, ride or regulation shall prescribe a sparing pattern for the development df the leased premises or allocate a producing allowable based in whole or nr part on aaedge per wed, then any suds unit may consist of the miaieumnumber ofadditonalacres which will peanitthe Miamionto such unit and the wen thereon of the maximum producing allowable. To affect a m torrmits, Lessee shad file a wriften unit destgaadon outhoiag any such unit and desaibing doe partlegOatiegtracts ie the county conveyance records in which the (eased !Premises are located. The unit shall become effective as provided in said insainnent, or if ;said instrument makes no such provision, it shall become effective upon the date it is filed for record. Lessee shad provide _upon written request by Lessor a copy of any recorded pooling declarations or unitization agreements. Drilling or reworking operations and product. on airy part of the pooled acreage shad be treated for all Imposes hereof (except the payment of royalties on such production) as ft such drilling or reworking operations were upon or such production was from the land described in this lease whether the wen or well be located on the land covered by this lease or not. For purpose of computing the royalties and other 2 3946965 07/11/2013 02449 IPNI Page 3 of 7 payments oat of productios to which the Queers of such interest shall be entitled on production of oil and gas, oreitherofthena, fromatty.& pooled.% there shall be allocated to the land covered by this lease and included ie such unit (or to each separate tract within hin dm uatl if this unit covers separatetractswithiaThe mapga prorate portion di:heedandgas, or either&[ hem produced from the palled unit aftertledecting that usedtor operations on the pooled mnit. Sudoallosatio.shall be om as acreage basis, thas, thee shad be allocated totthe acreage covered by this tease and induded in the potted snit (or.each separatetractwr ntheomitiftthisleasecoversseparated..within the onit) the pro rata portion of the oil and gas, or deer of therm, produced bon. the :pooled unit switch the member ofsurface aaescovered bythis lease Nor iaeach such separate tract) and induded in the unit bears to the total nun ber of surface aces included im the ported snit. Royalties Ihereenderstall becompetedonthe podia. of such production Whether itis oil and gas, or+either of them so allocated to the lead covered by this lease and included is the unit gust as though such production weretbonosuch bad. b. floramntal Weil Pooling. Lessee is hereby granted the right to pool or combine the leased premises, or any part or pads thereof, as to all strata or any stratum with any other land as to all sbata or any stratum for [the production of oil or gas. Pooling in one or more instances shall mot exhaust the rigle of lessee hereunder to port this lease or poetioa thereof into other or different units. for horizontal wells with a lateral in excess of 4;000 feet, units pooled for oil hereunder shall snot exceed twelve hundred eighty (92809 acres eada, and omits Noodled forges shall mot exceed twelve hundred eighty (12,110i acres each, provided that if any federal or state Jaw, execrative order, rule or megalith. shall prescribe a sparing patter. for the development of the dheld or ,allocate a producing allowable based is manta or in part om acreage per well, then asysedt unit may consist of that minimum 'neater of additional awes whit[ will permit the allocation to moth unit and doe well thereon ofthe 'maximum producing allowa'ble. to affect unit or units lnesseethalifile a written unit designation oudisingany such met and describing the paradpering toots in the county comveyamce records in which the leased pre.' es are 'located. the emit shall becomeeffed ive as provided in said insteuvent, or if said :instrument makes "loser% provision, it shall become effective upon doe date it is tried for 'record. For purpose of cormhpetegthe royalties and other paymsents out of production to which the owners of sect interest shall be entitled on production of oil and gas, or either of them, thomh any sec'% pooled unit, there stall be allocated to the land covered by this lease and included in such unit (or to each separate tract within the emit idthis malt covers separate tracts within the matt) a prorate portion of the oil and gas,oreitherof then produced from doe that arsedfor operations mode pooled mnit. Sudo allocation shall be on an acreage basis, thus, there shall be allocated to the acreage coveted by this lease aed Mdeded in the pooled weft tor to eaclo separatetraot within the obit if dais lease covers separate tracts pith the mitt)the pro rata portion of the oiland gas, or either of them ',diced from the pooled unit whith the inuMber of surface acres covered by this lease (or lo each sac% separate tract) and isdeded Iin the unit bears to the total aamdberof surface acres laduded in the pooled uanit. Royalties hereunder that he competed mottle portinnofsedhproduction whether it aasciimg.,uoreitlherofthem soellorded Ito the land covered *dais lease mod imdudedinthis meitgestasthhogbserhprodection were from such land. 6. Iff prior to discovery of 051 or gas gam said leased premises or hen lead pooled therewith, Lessee staid did and abandon adry bole ochdiestheremt„orif afterdiscovery ofoilortgasthe production thereofahordi cease ihnm anycause, this lease small mot tenaiinate if lessee coenemces sewortdeg or acted drilling mettle Moiety (9(4 days thereafter. d at the empire.. of aloe Primary reins, oil or gas is mot Leis. produced on the leased Realises or land polled therewith and lessee is the. engaged in acimal driflihtg, comtiletioa ror ameworiusg+cif any wueli thereon, this base stall mama. fin force so loos as daiHsg or m mo tteg is pros led wha mo cessaion of more tdaaa dimly 190) conseadee adafys, sad if with opesatioms web im ,production, so tong ?thereafter has +lit or gas is prodotedinpayingeth tiesfrom the leased pretdisesorland pedal therewith. leTheheventawell or wells pnodaci 4 off ortgas medalled on adjacent land withie six hundred (600) feet oft. premises for an tail well or withim deice headred � feet of the teased premises for a Newell. Lessee agrees to commence floe ad* of am offset whreii within one hundred twenty (1120) days of the completion of the adjacent we ltst or release shoat portion of the leased premises that would the allocated to such lAteii unit. Lessee agrees to 'farther hdewtop said !land covered by this lease as a aeasomadleprudent operator woodd=tart.same ore -wider thcaeslances. JP. (operations shalll be conducted on the leased Realises yuithoet first ...whs. a anetuaMy acceptable surface use agreemtemt. Ma the event Lessor.oves all or any ;part cif the surface estate, Lessee will so conduct its operations hereunder as mot to interferemeeasonably with Lessor or its assigns in the use of the surface of the lands covered by this lease provided that any me of the unlace .1requirewurittescoeseat°Heessor whence, Lessor agrees that such conseetwit not be unreasonably withheld. Prior to any use of the surface, Lessee will present to 'Lessor a plat of the property's rowigg the :area proposed to be aged aad the type of use. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of sad. aotite !Lessor will either deliver written coaseat or prrapose a reasonable alternative area for such use. Lessee will provide at Lessee's expense all protective measures art prevent any 3946965 07/11/2013 02:49 PM Page 4 of 7 loss or damage to the property of Lessor on account of any operations by Lessee. Lessee will pay for all damages to the surface or crops or improvements of. leased lands or suffered by any tenant of Lessor and caused by or arising out of operations under this lease. Pits and excavations made during driilieg operations or otherwise will be fined by Lessee and the surface restored as nearly as reasonably possible to its original condtion and if Lessee shah fail to do so, the cost to Lessor of such filling and restoration shall be paid by Lessee. 8. No assignimmt of this lease or interest herein may be made without written approval of the Lessor. Subject to the .preceding condition the provisions hereof shag exterid to the heirs, executors, administrators, successor and assigns of Lessor and Lessee but no change of division is ownership of the teased premises or royalties, however accomplished, shall operate to enlarge the obligations or diminish the slights of Lessee. No such change or division in the ownership of the royalties shall be binding upon Lessee for any purpose until Lessee shall have been furnished with the instrument or instruments or certified copies thereof evidencing such change or division. 9. Performance of covenants and conditions imposed upon Lessee hereunder shah be excused while, and to the extent that, Lessee is hindered in or prevented from complying therewith, in whole or .in ,pant, by war, riots, strikes, lockouts, action of the elements, accidents, inability to obtain materials in theopen market or to obtain transportation therefor, laws, rules, and regulations of federal, state, municipal or other governmental agency or any other cause beyond the control of the Lessee, whether similar or dissimilar to those herein specifically enumerated and without regard to whether suds cause exists at the date thereof or hereafter arises; provided, however, that Lessee shall (provide written notice to Lessor of any claim of suspension or excuse of Lessee's obligations under this Paragraph 9, specifying with pa.rdarity the act, event, or condition giving rise to such claim of suspension or excuse and specifying the date on whidi such act, evert, or condition arose. The obligations of Lessee under th. Lease shall not be suspended or excused pursuant to this Paragraph 9 unless and until such written notice to Lessor is given and shall not be suspended or excused by any act, event, or condition as to which Lessor has not been so notified. Lessee shall diligently ,pursue the removal or lifting of such act, event, or condition in such manner as may reasonably practicable throughout the course of its existence. Lessee's obligations hereunder shah not be suspended or excused by reason of failure to obtain a permit for the drilling of a well. 30. If Lessor owns .an interest in said land less than the entire and undivided fee simple estate therein, then the royakies herein provided shall be paid the Lessor in the proportion which t,essoes interest bears to the entire and undivided fee simple estate therein. 11. Lessee at its option, thirty (30) days after giving written notice to Lessor, may discharge any tax 'pen upon the interest herein leased and in the event Lessee does so Lessee shah have the right to apply royalties accruing hereunder to reimburse such payment. 12. in the event this lease expires for any reason as to all or anypporton of the land described Indies lease, Lessee shall furnish Lessor promptly with a written recorded rel.. instrument covering all of the tand as to which this leasehas so expired. 13. (lessee wall provide Lessor with daily drilling reports for each well drilled on the leased premises. n,essee agrees do furnish lessor with all wee drilling, completion and production data, reports, legs and kfoernationwhen specifically requested by the Lessor. 14. Het the send of the'P.ary Terre this Ilease its still ria force, this lease shall expire as do atlases part of said teed i jas iherehnafterrdesaribed) on which there is not a producing of or gas well or on Which lessee its not then chi ing or rewohl.% a well. At the end of the Primary Term, Lessee shall sdled and designate a producing sink around and indedeaeads producing oil or gas well ordrilling. rrewwdoieg wdll the area of such unit to be limited to and conform with the Knininwm area provided ,or estddiiihed directly or indirectly in the applicable rules and ,regulations of the appropriate ggouemigg body of the state in which the subject acreage is located with reference to the spacing of wells or the .size of producing units. As to each producing unit so designated, this lease shall continue is force so long as oil or gas is produced. paying quantities there*. arso long as drilling or 'reworking operations are prosecuted thereon as provided in paragraph p6.and sisal be ilimited in depth from ;the surface down to and including one -hundred 1100) feet below the strattgraphic equivalent oft he base of the deepest producing formation and Lessee shall execute a release of this lease as to the ibalaece of the land covered hereby as well as formations at depths one hundred (100) feet'below the stratigraphic equivalent of the base of the deepest producing formation in the absence of field rules :promulgated by the appropriate governing body of the state in which such acreage is located. The term produdng unit" as used herein means the fallowing number of acres depeulirag on the depth, absent a spacing order issued by the applicable state agency, to which the well has been drilled and whether the well is an oil or,gas wen: A. 40 aces for an oil wed completed at any depth plus a tolerance of 1096 thereof. 8. (I) 80 acres forages well completed at a depth of 3946965 07/11/2013 02:49 PM Page 5 of 7 less than 2000 feet subsurface plus a tolerance of 10% thereof. (II) 160 acres for a gas wen completed at a depth of 2001 feet subsurface to 6000 feet subsurface plus a tolerance of 10% thereof. (III) 320 acres fora gas wen completed at a depth of 6001 feet subsurface to 9000 feet subsurface plus a tolerance of 10% thereof. (1V) 640 acres for a gas weN completed at a depth greater than 9001 feet subsurface plus a tolerance of 10% thereof. (V) 640 acres for a horizontal well completed at any depth ,plus a tolerance of 10% thereof. Spacing for ail horizontal wells, whether od or gas, with lateral lines 4,000 feet or rnore shall be twelve hundred eighty (1280) acres or as prescribed or permitted by the appropriate governing body of the state h which such acreage is located. if a portion of Lessee's rights terminate as providedai this paragraph 14 there Lessee shall designate in writing the acreage it is allowed to retain around eadm oil well and eadi gas wen and such written designation shall be filed for record in the county in which such acreage is located. The provisions of this paragraph 14 shall not have the effect of relieving lessee of its obligations to develop the lease with reasonable diligence after on or gas is first discovered in paying quantities. 15. If Lessor files a legal action to enforce any express or implied obligation of this lease and receives a favorable judgment from a court of competent jurisdiction, then Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all costs of such legal proceeding including reasonable attomey's fees and N Lessee files a legal action to enforce any express or implied obligation of this lease and receives a favorable judgment from a court of competent jurisdiction then Lessor shall reimburse Lessee for all costs of such legal proceedings including reasonable attorney's fees. 16. Lessee wail conduct its operations in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of any regulatory body having jurisdiction on such operations. 17. Lessee represents that it is not an officer, director or employee of Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. or any of its affiliates and or subsidiaries, nor is Lessee acting on behalf of any such officer, director or employee. 18. Lessor hereby executes this lease in its fiduciary capacities and not in its corporate capacity. Furthermore it makes no warranty of title or warranties and/or representations of any kind either express or implied. 19. Lessee shall maintain in force and effect each such bond until tie corresponding wen or wells have been properly plugged and abandoned in accordance with an applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and all environmental clean-up, mitigation, and abatement has been properly completed, and Lessor has agreed in writing to the release of the bond or bonds. 20. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Lessee hereby agrees to and shall indemnify, save, protect and hold harmless Lessor, and Lessor's employees, agents, successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, demands, suits, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's flees) which may arise out of or be related or connected, in any way, to Lessee's operations on the leased premises, including, without limitation, claims, liabilities, demands, suits, losses,+damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attomey's fees) for personal injury +ordeath of amy person + and, property+damage or property destruction, for operations that are illegal, unauthorized or constitute an improper interference with any party's rights, or that lave damaged the lands or operations +of landowners, and ;for the violation or failure to comps/ with an federal, state or local statutes, haws, •rifles, regulations and orders, Mcluding without limitation, Environmental Laws,+including any dan s based on the alleged concurrent or joint r egfgerwe(b+t nil the gross negligence orAvnIfid • misconduct) of the t.sor. for puriposes of this indemnity, tine terse "Environmental taws. means anu and .aNregulations, +relatingto+or irroosing nability or standards of conduct concerning proteciion,d human health, safety or the enuironnenttr to,emissions, discharges, releases or gweatened releases of pollutants, contaminants, chemicals, or industrial, toxic or hazardous substances or wastes into the environment including ambient air, surface water, ground water, or land, or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, +disturbution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport, or handling +of pollutants, contaminants, chemicals, or industrial, toxic or hazardous substances or wastes, as now or may at any time hereafter be in effect. This obligation to indemnify and hold Lessor harmless shah survivethe termination or+expiration of this lease. 21. This tease does not give lessee any right to use any water or not& rights of lessor, except as otherwise expressly agreed in writing by Lesser. lessee shall take all necessary steps to prevent its operations from polluting any water wen, pond, spring or other water source (aollecdveil, "Water" in this Article 21) located on or under the property. For each source of Water located on the property, Lessee shall hire a third -party expert mutually agreed upon by the parties, to test the amount and quality of such Water bath (a) tutor to Lessee conducting drilling aperaiioris and (b) upon cornl+ktionof seismic operations and or a Well as a producer or dry hole. the (milky test shall include, but not be 3946965 07/11/2013 02:49 PM Page 6 of 7 limited to, a test for chemicals and compounds used in hydraulic fracturing, in the event such test results confirm (in the reasoned opinion of the third party expert), that any such Water was contaminated or damaged by lessees operations, Lessee agrees to either (a) drill a new water well at Lessee's expense of at least the same quality andvolume as the damaged well prior to Lessees operations, or (b) provide Lessor a replacement water source in alike volume to the damaged Water, at its source or at a location requested by Lessor. Lessee shall begin construction on any new water well or source, as the case may be, within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the expert's report of contamination or damage, and shall complete such construction in a timely manner. All wells drilled to evaluate the leased premises shall set surface casing to no less than fifty feet below the Base of the aquifer formations. 22. There shall be no mining on the leased premises. Lessee shall not use any dry hole wells for storage of salt water disposal without separate agreement with Lessor. 23. This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original for all purposes. EXECUTED on the date first above written:• LESSOR:. Wells Fargo Bank, N. A., formerly known as First interstate Bank of Denver, as Trustee of the Charles A. Bresnahan Trust Under Will of Ma, A. Bresnahan dated May 28, 1985 Timothy K. Davies, Vice President LESSEE: Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company, lLC yRg.-•t f,qra/,>IIMahe�t♦ridg•ye•��,��VSc__egg-ifesidyya�L��a,{nd... %cif F�YGC.:M•fa%p`i; r V SG$ YB ei�.+tn./ 3946965 07/11/2013 02:49 PM Page 7 of 7 State ofColorado City and County of Denver On this the 1.` day of July, 2013,+beforetne personally appeared Timothy K. Davies; Vice President of Wells Fargo Sank, N. A., who its known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the fa.going instrument in the capacity stated, and acknowledged before me he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed on behalf of. Wells Fargo Sank, N_A. WITNESS my hand and seal this. fr day of July; 2013. My commission expires: January 12, 2015 C,.r.r�•r��.o•«rwaws-swre� = THOMAS T. CARRASCO S NOTARY PUBLIC } STATE OF COLORADO a My Commission Expires 01112/2015 STATE OP{ioCj ) ) couNT,oF`Cr,e) t Thomas CarrasN.JYohry Public Address: 1700 Lincoln Street, 7`" Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 On E\� ,2013,before me, �. (Insert the name and title of th,otficer) Personally appeared VvinAt A. VA.40s,.,r;who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the per whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acimowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument: 1 certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. F Signature: t .Liz C' • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: CtiN133 [N r NE NO iC?TA#sY� 01.3E iI. CE7L€t3iAi3f3 f1OIMSF42t1t2•tA5" . CGIl11�E$5i6Y £XPxtES SEPT. 24, E01@ An Oil and Gas lease dated July D`, 2013, Iby and between Wells `Fargo Bank, N. A., formerly known as First interstate Bands of'Denver .as Trustee of the Charles A. Oresnahan Trust Under Will of !Mary A. Bresnahan hated May 28., 1985, as Lessor, and SO., Cree'k ETiergy Operating Cotrype , iLLC, as Lessee. 4048591 09/25/2014 0925 AM Total Pages:2 Rec free- $16.0,0 Sieve Morello - Clerk arxi Recorder. Weld Comfy, CO RECORDING ItEQUESiED BY WI.IRECORDEDMAIL le t p anz CteekEnergyietenning Company.I.C Street. S Etenver,$C0,80202 'RATIFICATION AND A .AND GA ASE DVS RATIFICATICDI AND AMENDMENT 'TO SOIL AND QAS IDEA lE Ohs l tatification mod Amendment" is made and entered into= of dts execution date below,;bin effective December 8 i„ 2005, by and between oCasdtyan InviceWan. individually and as =nargd kir and successor to the Estate of P£. ',Wiliam also known ,as Roster E. Williams. 'deceased MAW), Whose address is II 000 'Wiest 3S Ave, Apt 304, Wheat Ridge, CO S0033 and Boners Creek Elmo Operating Ootgpay, whose maii"ang address is 410 le SUM, Brine 4400, Denver, Colorado 00202 (" Sonsical, Rolm and Bonanza are a:alleativedysaf'erred to herein as 0the "Tattier". RECITALS I7IA7 , WHEREAS. the Parties entered Santa sa.0it end Gas Lease4the `teasel dated June P. bat mPfectiate as ,afahe lust date of production, recorded at Reception No. 4034808 ail*official aoo. in abe office of.. countyreeosder of WetdCounty, Colorado, and covering. following described landsao wit: Township S North. Ranee 41 West. el,M. Section 1: NtW/4 Section 2: WIl NF14 Section 3:'W12.. described as Lots S2'NW/4.end 'SitW/4 Seciion'9: SW/4 Section 18: F./2&W12 Section 12:'W12 Section 14: diE/4 Section 21: S W/4 Section24:SW/4 Section 25: El28,1W/44t W/21s'Wd4 Section 28: NW/4 WHEREAS, since she execution, *diver', and mecenn.. she Lease, it has .been Ascov . Oat she prase insu9licirntly states Lessor, Complete Name Styling, and inadequately states ate Lease Effeedve IDate. line Mantes desire to amender. comet the bessorlsibmeWing. and uheiEBe.velble°Miele=soux Malloy/kg: This Agreement is secede and attend rialto die S. day idiom 21114, but eget*. swot the 11if day dlDeeeadter MS, by,end between tt)ardl4ra !owe Brhm.Rwdistdardtvand atsaapaaeattbair ato The Estate orI'JE.1W?dltiwns also &maven as Eerier E. dEtEnnts.adeeensed and Emma sCrseak Enagyaperating Cannily, IAC ACEEENIENT NOW, : for the xoasideation..ligrationsmadagreem atssbnilateadnstidiiease,iterother,goadand a.r+Ib ...idennioq,CtheseceipAendsd ieieney:evidehareberebyackaoadedged,x,Resmdersigned.andaeedaefarbimsci' G uarss%stsatear semay≥be,dothereby ratify, adopt andaoartftrtaahetttereinabovadesenbeisaitLeaserinse Cat tsmums ,en0 suovisionsartdd ..tykes;demiseanalets land andgnsmisesnmtoidresaillmseebes&ndbovesuuned,theirCes#tssaatd succesmrs in insist, as fully And oongiletcly.as if we 'had toady teen awned as Lessor in said IIxesesard had cexecatei, edtaowle4gdlandalewesedtshesar,paoxided,dtoweva. final. instrumentdia laximertandbindo'.nnteast,af'ttheesndersipted ...lay low keentacpuiredsubsequent torte,dateoftheatforesaill.easeeadisintendedtfautkerso,coow:nantltSndaanyinterest Ariticb8wuaaereigned;mayittreafteraequirehyatay eimutaation...he:wise. EXECUEEDahis 2.443 &yid'_ 2414. CCardlyn Otut5Koeee, -- dtntbdittfotBontatracreekEnergy Company,I1. 4048591 09/25/2014 09:25 AM Page 2 of 2 SPATE OF 4f, COUNTY OF KITRFA,- SS. IPUXVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT BEFORE ME,tthe undersigned, a Notary Public, in�and'for said County end State, on this �'� day of /4.1)5k2014, personally appeared caggyn dove Bdhm. 3sdtviduldiv and es,saaesent heir to the Estate of l':E. Williams. also Imowo as Phfter E. Wiliam. deceased to melmown to be the identical persons described bend who executed the within and foregoing instrument of writing and acimowledged to me that sk duly executed iheaseme as ). fteeend voluntary act and deed for the toes and purposes therein set fortis. —IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I havehereanto set myhend end affixed � scat - - end year last above`writicn. ADAM ROOM 1 NOTARYIRSOC STAIEOFCGLORADO SOMME 20134037M By,GOMMISSIONEXPIRES AME24.204y STAVE OF COlondo +County of P.y�..i l vrR On this, the day of 20E4 , before me a notary public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Curt Moore , Who actmow,ll edbiniSelfd6 ibeithe uric eresidaa(, Land of Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Campatry, LLC, a cotporationt, and That he as such WI id , being authorizer) lo do so, executed foregoing instrument for the purpose therein scontai nedibysigning thenametoi'the corporation by h'imself,as (ek4 1.0d. Signature: ` p��- Printddame: 4110.1A t1 . Sa,f Notary POI, for the Sta. of: "C re t.R/06 My. Commission Expires (MTH/DAWFULL YEAR): •77.1,06: 2:f "Za('* Residing at (CITY/STATE/ZIP): /142-041)4, CO *00'2_ CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT hdy Commission (Expires ,)'SS 9/ z 4024591 06/18/2014 03:53 PM Total Pages: 3 Rec Pee: S21.00 Steve Moreno - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO OH, AND GAS LEASE creoDUCE Sas entD UP Rev. 540, No. 2-10 pt.... THIS AOREEMENT is made and entered into the le day of Age 2918, , but effective as of the first data of production. by and between -Carolyn loras Bohm Whose address Is IMO VOW Mb Ave. Amt 294 Wheat Aldo.. CO 10033, hereinafter caged Lessor, and & ea. Creek Energy Operating Came. LLC. whose address is 41017" ST. Suite 1400, Omer, CO 80202. rafter caged Lessee. NATNESSETH, That the Lessor, fur and in mnsideratbn of Ten and more 010.00+) DOLLARS cash in hand plaid, the receipt of ve. is hereby aciann fged, and the covenants and agreemests.re.iter corhtalrhed, has granted, demised, leased anal tat, and by these presents theirs., demise, lease and let exaluaive(y unto the said lessee, the lend freeethafter described, with the excusba right for the purpose of mining, exploring by geophysical and other meth., and coated. for and pmdueing therefrom oil and a9 gas of whatsoever nature or kind, with rights of way and easemerris for laying pipe throe, and erection of shuc.es thereon to produce, save and take care ofasi i products, all that certain tractor land situated to the County of NMI State (Mendota., described as follove, tumult pagec1 1 Ann.ntap!,ernnee tasmexseawa Tswnet. LewmnIt m..111w1..itr fd ...nit WIZ 7awn.raerrehem,ld,R. atapa.ernAl s.�tra,+eavh Zy�waa. a Nam: r.u.. err w.a . sm rn assert: sea fawsNnMNenl:lbw.. Mal MA, t.erentl:fwa 7 lteselifF ..atw1.t.amrep twara�wttnw r..n.aaa elsnt hheee err lwa .err sw s1:s.n:: sl aww a hue x1w T.wtwrn M ebsh errs 11 Thb1t .4'rr r�M a.ctmpcewa tomel l! ferek e..mie rest.NN e e s.rte.l:tei,et6hn t®a.11Narera:n.alww.sr+h as a= l:rereti.m.soearlas, Seele ed pte Tromvleifle.h om{ah'f,alN, feethat:aare and containing 2877.320000 acres, more or less. t. it Is agreed tbatt a lease shall remain in force for a tans of three f3) yeare tom the date oft. tease end ere beg thereafter as oil or gas of wtafsoet er eaten or ktad is pradvoed from said teased premises or on acreage pooled therewith, or tilling operations are continued as.einatter provided...a et the repletion of the pri nary term of this lease, oiler gas is rmt being produced on the teased premises ar on acreage peeled therevtiCr but Les. Is then engaged in drilling or re-rtmidng operatic. thereon, then Nhis lease siellcontinue in fore so long as operations are Wks) condnuousty prosecuted on the leased premises or on acreage pooled therewith; and operations shag be considered to be coatineoudy prnsewtsd V. more than ninety ('90) clays shall elapse between the oa+eteefel Of abambnment of one well and the beginning of operations for the drilling of a subsequent weN. #i alter discovery of oil or gas on said land or on acreage pooled then seek the production thereof should cease from any cause after the ironmy tern. this lease shall not terminate if Leese commences additional drilling erre.wordag operations within ninety (90) days from date of cessalion of production or from darts of completion of dry bore. tf oll or gas shall be d zwered and produced as am. of such operations at or after expiretion of the primary tern ofthls,lease. this lease shall continue in force so long as oD or gas is produced front the leased worn. or on acreage pooled therewith. 2. This b a Minas LEASE. In consideration of the dome cash payment, Lessor agrees that Lessee shall not be obligated, except as at hen.se providedherein, to commence m continue any operationsdu.9 the primary team. Lessee may at any time or times during or attar the ;library term amender this tease a8 to all or anyportion of said tend and as to any strata or stratum by delivering to Lesser or by M. far record a release or releases, and be refeved of al obigetian thereafter aca.egas to the acreage sunendered. 3. Replies on et gas and other substatecas produced anal saved irereuoder shall be paid:by Lessee to Lessor as follows: (a) for oil and other 5ruid ihychecasbans separabd at Lessee's separatorfaaiiNes, the royalty shall be 3r1 fwd such production. to...red at4 essee'ay.. to Lessor at the wellhead orto Less. aed$at the oil pt... transported. facilities, oprowi...see O have the tontinuIng night to sett .01 ,ml:duGtwn to Itaeff or 8n affiliate at the wellead market pion then prevaifbtg le the sane fend for p there is march. pries, then pkevaii. in the same fiatd, then Mahe: near. I.lit...ere is such a preusiling price) forpmduadon of othri r grade and gravel; '(b)'br gas (incudine .singhead gas) and all other substances covered hereby. the royally shell be 21Nag s1 the met proceeds realized by lessee (after deducting the taxes and costssac forth in subs.on 3(c) premed) from ...thereof, provided that Lessee stall have pre continuing right to sett suit production to Itself or an affiliate at the prsvalP. wellhead ma. pr. paid fm production of shnttarguab y in the same'. (or If.= is no such puce den prem.) in the same plead. then in the nearest field In Mddn there is such a prevailing price) pursuant to compabfe purdnase anangemena red into an the same or nearest preceding data as the date on whist Lessee or Pe affiliate ...Emcee its purchases hereunder; and (o) in calculating royal. on production her.nder, lessee may deduct Lessons proportion. pat of any ad mtorem. production and ex.e faces, end any costs incurred by Lessee in.adag (ithch.. without Nmilation. dehydrating and saeet eng), prow.. gathering. transporting, wing, defveding sad ° hen. arelketing such production, .unA regard as to any fedi. determination as to when omitting such eas may. deemed lobe mericela.. 4. Where gas borne. capable of eroded. Chas is not sold or used. Lessee may payer lender as royalty to the royally owners One Daher peer yearper nd taoyatly acre retained thereunder soda payment or tender to be made on or Wore the anniversary date of this lease sherd te.ng alter The methadon daft days from ten. such want is shirt b and thereafter on or before the anniversary dale ofthis pease dudng the parsed such eel is start In. tf such payment or lender is shade, it. be considered that gee is being puaducad within the meaaiag d. lease. 4024591 05/18/2014 03:53 PM Page 2 of 3 5.1f said Lessor owns a less interest in the above described land than the entireand undi dried fee simple.. therein. Men the royalties (including any shotin gas royalty) herein provided for shall be paid the Lessor only in the proportion wt. Lessor's interest bears to the whob and iron.. fee. 8. Lessee shall have the eight to use. free of cost. gas, cll and water produced en said land for Lessee's apewaterfront. wells oft.= re7.. trllhe requested by Lessor, lessee dull bury Lessee's pipe line below plow depth. 8. No well shall be drilled nearer than 200 fuse to the house orb= maw on said premises ...the written consent of Lessor. 9. Lessee shall pay for damages caused by Lessee's operadorrs to growl. claps on said land. 10. Lessee shall have the right at any lima to remove all mod., aura 6durea Oared on said on.nuses, induding the rigid to draw and remove casing. 11. The rigida of Lessor and lessee hereunder ;nay be assigned in whole or. part No change in ownership of Lessors interest (by =sigru. or otherwise) shall be binding on Lessee =di Lessee has been furnished wait notice, consisting of eertilbd copies of all recorded brsiraunents or documents and other information necessary to establish a complete drain of record tale franc Lessor, and leer only with respect to payments therealter made. No other kind of notice. whether admit or conahuclive. stall be binding en Lessee. No present or Uwe dvision of Lessors ownership as to afererd portions wpm. of said land shag operate to enlarge the obfigadoru or diminish the rights of Lessee. and all Lessee's operations may be conducted wide. regard to any such division. N al or any part of this lease is assigned, no leasehold ewmer shoe be Heine for any ad arorni . of any other leasehold owner. 12. Lessee, at its option. ts hereby Oven. right and power at any time and from time to time es a recurring fight, either before or alter production, as to all or any pan of the land desabed herein and as to any one or more of the formations hereunder. M pool or unit. the leasehold estate end the mineral estate covered by ills lease with otherland, lease abases 6v the immediate vicinity for. production aloft and gas, or separately for the production of either. when In Lessee's Judgment it is ottoman/ or advisable to do so, and irrespective of whether adsorb, similar to this exists with respect to such other land. lease or leases. Likewise, units previously ....dude f0M.0ra Trot producing oe a gas, rney be reformed to exclude such non-produosxg formaDans. The fond. or reforming of any unit shall be accomplished !byLessee executing and filing of reeont a declaration of such unman or reformation, which declaration stab describe the unit Any umd may include land upon which a wee has theretofore been oompleted or upon winch operations for drilling have theretofore been co nmenced. ProduMon. WM. or residing oter dons or a., shut in for want d a mer. anywhere om a unt( which Includes ae a a pmt of this lease *Mete teated es if ii wens pi...on. Willing or rewwoddng operations or a was shut fn for want of a market under this lease. Infra of tie rend. elsewhere herein specified. including shut-in gas royalties lessor shall receive on production from the emit so pooled royal. only en the pod. of suds production ..rd to this loose: auc h allocation shall be that proportion of. bona product. that the total number of surface acres cowered by this base and induced in the unit boost.* total member of swboe apes in such unit In addalon to the foregoing. 13. Ali express or implied covenants of ...age shat1. subject to an Federal and State Laws, Exsecu.e Orders, Rules or Regulations. and this tease shag not be terminated, in whde or in part, not Lessee held ltable in damages, for failure to comply therewith. ifcompliance is prover. by. or if such failure is the result of, any such Lew, Order, Race orRegulation. le. Lessor hereby warrants and agrees to defend title conveyed to Lessee hereunder and Lessor epees that the Lessee shall have the rind at any time to redeems for lessor, by payment, any mortgages, taxes or other liens on the above described lands, in. event of default of payment by lessor and be subrogated to the dglhts of the holder thereof, and the undersigned lessors. for ...es and their heirs, successes and assigns. hereby surrender and release relight of dower and homestead in the premises described hereon, Nhsofar as said right of dower and homestead may h l any way aifect the porposes for which tits tease is made. as reeaed he., Lessor agrees to execute such further assurances esmay benumb. Mr. fun and complete enjoyment of the rdpMs.eln granted. 15. The word 'Lessor.. as used fn this lease. shall mean any one or more or ae of the parties who execute this lease as Lessor. All the provisions of this lease shoe be binding on tiro heirs, moons= and assigns of Lessor and - lassee. M. Anything to the contrary herein massithsfandixg, if Lessor mars a greater interest in the lands,described than ,is,pubertal to be leased.reby or hereaflar emu. any additional lmterest or tide in the Ia. des... then. lease =all cover such greater or additional alter sotedred interest or title, and Lessor agrees to give Lessee w roten not...any suit aomisitisn as score as the same is made. In which even dha royalties payable to Lessor stud be lncrsaaed,peporlio atefy. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, thisinstrumerd lime.. as of the date fast above written. -1)).,/,' Carolyn Joyce 2 ‘/////3/ 4024591 06/18/2014 113:53 PM Page 3 of 3 U STATE OF C.40) COMITY OF 41144w ) Oa the - day of •v."L , ioia. ktetvie,,,the andetsigned Notary Pub.; ptrsonaay appeased, Carat. Joyce Bohm pencil y tcmrnrm tome ;(oporoved ito mean theatiasis ofeatisfactory evidence). be the person(s) vtaase naaee(s) istaie cObsoniied to.the wtthininstrument and actcnowterlged to rneShat heishelthey,executedthesame.inhisfierltheirauttromedrapaalyfies), end thatby,-tiisiiteritheirsteatwefeo ehe .instnrmient the persait(s) or the.entity.upon bettetf of which the person(S);acted, executed dieinsirument. ike-i4Es's mY hand m official seat N icHAa.AHILL NOTARY PUBLIC: STATE°OPCOLORADO NOTARY ID ;0144061W )AY. COMMISOIO E.XPI.RE8 OCTOBER 1, 2917 Where Reomos. Mail To' Land t)epnflment, Saner. Creek Enemy Operating Company, LLC oenvei; Co soza2 Way Public ley Commission Wes: 3 r0 Official Razor& ,of Morgan County, CO 884756 ligiVir "111: ?Wes fru +OR. AND GAS (EASE axowcsasaaNnu� sm.. swa+mma Township 5 Norsk Ranoe,60 West, +66 P.M. 'Section 7±2/NE Township 6 Nom. Ranee 69 West. O" P.M. Section 19:M/SE/4 '864756 Pages: 2 0f 3 regulations and this lease shall not be tenrrinated, to whale m in part, nor Lessee held liable imdamab'�fmr failure to comply therewith if compliance is Prevented try, or if such failure is the result ofy any such law, and d' nde or rcgulaton. if from stklr causes Lessee is prevented Gum condwetinB dnllbtg m reworking operations mn, or producing oil orrgaS Gam said land m land pooled thaewi$ the finte while Lessee is soprewmed shall nottbecoumed against Lessee, asd thislease shall be extended fora patina of time equal to that 8urmg which such Lessee is so prevented fan. eonducting Mining or reworking oPermous on, anon tieing of or gas from said Fend or land prwled therewith, wewithstard'mg any Oder provision hereof. 1 G. The breachby Lessee of arty obligation arising heraudc shall trot work aiforfeiturc m termination of this lease nor cause a temsination a reversion of the re a, created hereby oethe!pounds for cancellation hereof in :whole a in pad, opo event lessor considers trot opermicT_ .am not atanyofmte being condoned m compliance with This lease, [xssor shall�nmify l.asee in wri6ng� of the facts relied upon es constitutioB atbreaclt hereof and Lessee, if in defeat, shall have sixty (Go) days atten:w Msuch noliec in wldch b eommeneemhe compliance with ate obligations irttposed byvirtue of this esGument. 17.The consideration paid fordds tease shall also cerstimte consideration fm aonptionuo theLessee,dts successors and assilys, to ezlend the initial primary 'en' of a seeon :1 year term. Unless thisleaseis being maintained in force under outer.provisions h"''''lris+op''''r y 1 exercised dutingtho initial primary term 'en' ivery ofp .'.''' ofan amoumequaito 150% oftheoagtnal bonuscansideotton Paid Perm,neol acrerheteumtler. Theadditisconsinuscansiderstionshali constitute notice to Lessor ofexerctse of -option. In dm event Lessee elects to exercise this option and makes the additionar bonus consideration;provided for above, Oen ante ofthistlease shall remain in full force and effen as if the original primary term was Ten ( ICI years. LB. df Lessor, duringuhe primary term hereof, receives aNrona fide offer Gum a tfird parry fo Patchese ifinm-I.essoralease covering any or all of the substances covered byulds tease as to ali or_e portion oftheleased premises, with verb lease to 7:17, :Iyffr,i,niiclitid„l'apjoet:ndthtioact7c:, imtionof this (, which Leiswilling toaccept,ranateofferimg,pany,I.rssorhe . agreesTonotify Lessee in writing of said afferithe notice thenameand addressof ttwofferor, the paceofferedandall otherPertinem tens and conditions of,the offer. Lessee,far a peereflefter the receipt of such noire, shall how the prior land !pferred tight and ationlo purchase theIeaseorpadahereef orinteresttherein cmeihm and on theterms and conditions in the offer AIf offers ,i feried and including ....of'. primary term of this lease shat, be subject to the terms and conditions of thistp,Ph. S....!,.,,,.1..7,, elect to purehase the dense pursront to the tens hereof, it shall so notify Lessor in writing by telefaz m mail postmarked on wan. the expiration of sad hitday period. Lessee shalt pronrptlyto the terms Imrr to Lessor the new Lessor execution In' Lessor along w.Lessee,s sigh draftpayabi3O Lessor in payment of the specified amount as romsideration for the new lease, such draft'being subject to approval of fitle according ro the tens thereof. Upon receipt thereof, Lessor shall promptly execute said 'lease and rehrm same to Lessee 19. Lessee. its successes and assigns, shall haw the iglu at arty time to surender this lean, in whole or impart and as to any stratutd m strata, to Lessor or 3l.essor's heirs, repres. an" ives, successors and assigns by delivering m mailing a relrasethereof to 1hetl,essor, orbyrp,acing a release thereof of record in the county in which said lard is situated; thereupon Lessee shalt be relieved from all obligaOats, express or implied, of this agreement asap the acreage so sturen lered, and th tier the paymatts or advance annual royalliespayable hereunder shall be seduced in theproportion that the acreage coveredtherehy is reduced by said release err releases. ON WITNESS WHEREOF;nhis instrument is exec led as of the date first above written. at.27/. (Richard Edwin Tibbins STA73E OF COUNd Y OF 'BE ITtREMEMBERED; at on this day of � y(Sct� A. 2010 before,me, a Notary Psiblio-in�a-nd/ for said, County and State, personally appeared , ft, :. > t. o .(i. 131,6ALLA-mi ao metknowntto be the identical person described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and aoknowl d to me that tbe/she/thev duly executed the same as his/her/their free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and,pulposes therein set forth. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,1 hayethereunto set my official signature and affixedanynotarial seal, the day and year first above written. t2.-44t,i i, 9111�YGIJ Marianne'. illibbettIJ ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ladividaat(s) PAy commission expires. 42 Ac �wC' `STATE. a) } CUMIN OF Notary Public ACKNOWLEDGMENT,CORPORATION [Befosvme,.the undersigned, a NotaryPublic,,in.and for said County and State, on this dayrof 2010 ipersonallyappeared too me knowuito beuhe,identicalgrersonmho subscribed the name Ethe makenihereofttouhelforegoing instcumentas its nand: adknowledgedtomeithathe executednhe•same asihis ffeeand voluntary act and.dad.and aslthefrecand voluntary act andtdeed df such comomlion,'forthe uses andtpumoaes therein seGforth. Oivenmmdertmyband and seal oftotl'tce theiday and yearlast above written. 'My commissionrexpires: (Seel) iNota ythiblic Returnno:tGFLD Associates 19751 East 701ainstreet Suite 334 Parker,C080378 $64756 Pages: 3 of 3 EXHIBIT "A" This Exhibit "A" is attached to and made a part thereof that certain Oil and Gas Lease by and between Richard Edwin Tibbetts and Marianne J. Tibbetts as Lessor and Prima Exploration as Lessee, dated this 7th day of October, 2010. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Oil and Gas Lease to which this Exhibit is attached and made a part of, the provisions of this Exhibit shall prevail whenever in conflict with the provisions of the Oil and Gas Lease. 1. Wherever the term one -eighth (1/8) royalty appears in the lease, it shall be amended to read one -sixth (1/6t'). 2. Wherever the initial term of five (5) years appears in the lease, it shall be amended to read three (3) years. 3. Where the option to extend the primary term of this lease for an additional five (5) years appears, it shall be amended to read an additional three (3) years. SIGNED FOR IDENTIFICATION Richard Edwin Tibbetts and Marianne J. Tibbetts Amended Exhibit C To Bison Cartwright 24 OGDP Application DSU No. 1 BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BISON IV OPERATING, LLC FOR AN ORDER TO ESTABLISH AN APPROXIMATE 1,920 -ACRE DRILLING AND SPACING UNIT FOR SIX NEW HORIZONTAL WELLS WITHIN AN APPROXIMATE 4,480 -ACRE "CARTWRIGHT 24" OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NIOBRARA, FORT HAYS, CODELL AND CARLILE FORMATIONS, WATTENBERG FIELD, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AMENDED APPLICATION CAUSE NO. 407 DOCKET NO. 240900236 TYPE: SPACING COMES NOW Bison IV Operating, LLC (Operator No. 10670) ("Bison" or "Applicant"), by and through its attorneys, Jost Energy Law, P.C., and respectfully submits this Application to the Energy and Carbon Management Commission of the State of Colorado (the "Commission" or "ECMC") for an order to: 1) vacate an approximate 960 -acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 407-3171 for the S% of Section 12 and all of Section 13, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. for the Niobrara Formation; 2) vacate an approximate 960 -acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 407-3172 for Section 1 and the NY2 of Section 12, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. for the Niobrara Formation; and 3) establish an approximate 1,920 -acre drilling and spacing unit for the below described Application Lands ("DSU No. 1") and approve six horizontal wells within the unit and subsurface setbacks of no closer than 300 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well axis, 150 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well lateral ends, and no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore producing within the same common source or formation, unless authorized by Rule 401.c or Rule 408.u.(1) as applicable, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara, Fort Hays, CodeII and Carlile Formations within the below -described Application Lands. In support of its Application, Applicant states and alleges as follows: 1. Applicant is a limited liability company duly organized and authorized to conduct business in the State of Colorado and is a registered operator in good standing with the Commission. 2. Applicant is an "Owner" as defined by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and ECMC Rules, and owns leasehold interests or holds the right to operate on the following lands (hereafter "Application Lands"): Township 5 North, Rance 61 West, 6m P.M. Section 1: All Section 12: All Section 13: All Approximately 1,920 -acres, Weld County. Nearby Public Crossroads: C.R. 62 & C.R. 97 Page 1 of 7 A reference map of the Application Lands is attached hereto. 3. With this Application, Bison is providing a copy of an Oil and Gas Lease for at least one portion of a mineral tract within the Application Lands showing the Applicant's status as an Owner in accordance with ECMC Rule 303.a.(1). See Exhibit B, submitted with the Cartwright 24 OGDP Application. 4. Rule 401.a. provides that a Well completion 2,500 feet or greater below the surface will be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line and not less than 1,200 feet from any other existing or permitted Well completion in the same common source of supply, unless authorized by order of the Commission or an exception under Rule 401.c is obtained. 5. On April 27, 1998, the Commission adopted Rule 318A, the Greater Wattenberg Area Special Well Location, Spacing and Unit Designation Rule. The Application Lands are subject to this Rule for the Niobrara and Codell Formations. Effective January 15, 2021, Commission Rule 318A was moved to Rule 402 and modified to have no effect on future operations and development in the Greater Wattenberg Area. However, Rule 402.c states that any wellbore spacing units established prior to January 15, 2021 will remain in effect unless the applicable Form 2s, if any, expire without spud. 6. On August 20, 2012, the Commission entered Order No. 407-702 which, among other things, established an approximate 640 -acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 13, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M., and approved one horizontal well within the unit, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation, with the productive interval of any wellbore located no closer than 600 feet from the unit boundaries and no closer than 1,200 feet from the treated interval of any other wellbore located in the unit, unless an exception is granted by the Director. Section 13, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. was subject to this Order for the Niobrara Formation. Order No. 407-3171 vacated Order No. 407- 702 for the Niobrara Formation. 7. On September 15, 2014, the Commission entered Order No. 407-1117 which, among other things, pooled all interests in an approximate 320 -acre designated horizontal wellbore spacing unit established for portions of the Application Lands for the development and operation of the Niobrara Formation, and subjected any nonconsenting interests to the cost recovery provisions of §34-60-116(7), C.R.S., effective as of the earlier of the date of the Application, or the date that any of the costs specified in §34-60-116(7)(b), C.R.S. were first incurred for the drilling of the Pronghorn K-O-12HNC Well (API No. 05-123-39462). Order No. 407-1117 is wellbore specific and is not affected by the relief requested in this Application. 8. On December 12, 2016, the Commission entered Order No. 407-1832 which, among other things, established an approximate 1,280 -acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 1, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M., and Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M., and approved up to 28 horizontal wells within the unit, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara and Codell Formations, with the productive interval of any wellbore located no closer than 100 feet from any other wellbore producing from the Codell and Niobrara Formations, and no closer than 600 feet from the unit boundaries, unless an exception is granted by the Director. Order No. 407-1832 was vacated by Order No. 407-3172. 9. On November 16, 2020, the Commission entered Order No. 407-3171 which, among other things: 1) vacated Order No. 407-702; and 2) established an approximate 960 -acre Page 2 of 7 drilling and spacing unit for the S'A of Section 12 and all of Section 13, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. and approved up to 10 horizontal wells within the unit, for production from the Niobrara Formation, with the productive interval of any wellbore to be located no closer than 460 feet from the unit boundaries and no closer than 165 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore within the unit, unless the Director grants an exception. 10. Also on November 16, 2020, the Commission entered Order No. 407-3172 which, among other things: 1) vacated Order No. 407-1832; and 2) established an approximate 960 -acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 1 and the NIA of Section 12, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M., and approved up to 10 horizontal wells within the unit for production from the Niobrara Formation, with the productive interval of any wellbore to be located no closer than 460 feet from the unit boundaries and no closer than 165 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore within the unit, unless the Director grants an exception. 11. The records of the Commission reflect that there are two Wells currently shut in (SI) in the Niobrara Formation within the Application Lands, operated by Applicant: Well Name API No. Location ID Pronghorn #11-14-12HZ PRONGHORN #K-O-I2HNB 05-123-35118 427785 05-123-39462 437240 12. Bison intends to plug and abandon the above -referenced Wells and will reclaim the associated Locations in accordance with ECMC Rules. 13. Bison will utilize the new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location for the development of six new horizontal Wells in the Application Lands. With this Application, Bison submitted sworn testimony pursuant to Rule 505 regarding the applicable criteria listed in Rule 304.b.(2).B that apply to the proposed Oil and Gas Location. The new Cartwright 24 Pad is subject to the Cartwright 24 OGDP Application filed concurrently herewith. 14. Based on the location of the new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location, Weld County is the jurisdiction with siting authority. Bison is concurrently seeking a 1041 WOGLA siting permit from Weld County for the siting and related surface disturbance of the Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location. 15. Bison anticipates that it will submit an application to pool all interests, including any non -consent interests, within the Application Lands at a future date. Bison will own or will have obtained consent from at least 45% of the leasehold interests in the Application Lands when it files for Pooling, and therefore Bison may pool the proposed Wells in the Application Lands pursuant to the requirements of C.R.S. § 34-60-116(6)(b)(I), subject to the requirement to tender a reasonable and good faith lease offer to all unleased mineral interest owners within the Application Lands in accordance with C.R.S. § 34-60-116(7)(d)(I). 16. Bison certifies that the drilling and spacing unit will result in development that will protect and minimize adverse impacts to public health, safety, and welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources and will protect against adverse environmental impacts on any air, water, soil or biological resource in compliance with C.R.S. § 34-60-106(2.5)(a). Bison certifies that its operations in the Application Lands will be conducted in a reasonable manner to protect and minimize adverse impacts to public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources. With this Application, Bison submitted sworn testimony pursuant to Rule 505 supporting the protection of public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. Page 3 of 7 17. Bison further certifies that the drilling and spacing unit prevents waste of oil and gas resources, avoids the drilling of unnecessary Wells, and protects correlative rights. With this Application, Bison submitted sworn testimony pursuant to Rule 505 supporting the prevention of waste, the avoidance of drilling unnecessary Wells, and the protection of correlative rights. 18. Bison requests that the spacing order establish subsurface setbacks of 300 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well axis, 150 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well lateral ends, and provide that all horizontal wells will be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore located in the same formation or common source of supply, unless authorized by Rule 401.c or Rule 408.u.(1) as applicable. The Wells within the Application Lands will be drilled from a south -north lateral orientation. 19. The undersigned certifies that copies of this Application and the Notice of Hearing will be served on each interested party as required by Rules 504.a., 504.b.(2) and 504.b.(6). 20. The granting of this Application is in accord with the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, found at §§ 34-60-101 et seq., C.R.S., and the Commission Rules. 21. Applicant requests that relief granted under this Application should be effective on oral order by the Commission, and Applicant hereby agrees to be bound by said oral order. WHEREFORE, Bison respectfully requests that this matter be set for hearing in accordance with applicable Commission Rules, that notice be given as required by law, and that upon such hearing this Commission enter its order to: A. Vacate an approximate 960 -acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 407-3171 for the S% of Section 12 and all of Section 13, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. for the Niobrara Formation; B. Vacate an approximate 960 -acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 407-3172 for Section 1 and the NY2 of Section 12, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. for the Niobrara Formation; C. Establish an approximate 1,920 -acre drilling and spacing unit for the Application Lands and approve six new horizontal wells within the unit for the development of the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Codell and Carlife Formations; D. Approve subsurface setbacks of no closer than 300 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well axis, 150 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well lateral ends, and no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore producing within the same common source or formation for the development of the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Codell and Carlile Formations, unless authorized by Rule 401.c or Rule 408.u.(1) as applicable; E. Provide that all new authorized wells will be developed from the new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location located adjacent to the Application Lands, unless an exception is granted by the Director; F. Find that the establishment of the drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Codell and Carlile Formations will prevent waste of oil and Page 4 of 7 gas resources, avoid the drilling of unnecessary Wells, protect correlative rights, and protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources; and G. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter. DATED December 20, 2024. Respectfully submitted: Bison IV Operating, LLC By: Applicant's Contact Information: Bison IV Operating, LLC Attn: Bennett Meyer, Land Manager 518 17th St., Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Tel: 720.370.4228 Email: bmeyer@bisonog.com Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. Attorneys for Applicant 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, Colorado 80216 (720) 446-5620 J jost(c� josteneraylaw. com Kwasvle nkv(a� iosten era vlaw. co m Page 5 of 7 AFFIRMATION Bennett Meyer, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath, deposes and says that he is the Land Manager for Bison IV Operating, LLC, and that he has read the foregoing Amended Application and that the matters therein contained are true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. Dated December 20 2024. nnett Meyer and Manager Bison IV Operating, LLC Page 6 of 7 Reference Map Wattenberg Field, Weld County Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6t" P.M. Section 1: All Section 12: All Section 13: All Approximately 1,920 -acres, Weld County. `nearby Public Crossroads: C.R. 62 & C.R. 97 t 0 28 33 27 34 3 • • �! (- 111 -19 4frde Taal. -11—‘ Cy Cif ;j `i I set r' 4% T rat 26 4-1(11 25 30 35 e 4.) 36 1 31 ' �-- C.R. 97 ';i11- 1 4 ems_ .. r �/ - �. 1 • "45060 Fear 26 _. _ — • -• - .'., 00 5.00 10,000 � -�C 25 ., M ♦` J Q y 6 18 'J . t • zf 32 5 :itl I 28 27 26 33 4 8 9 17 Cartwright 24 Location 20 e e 30 4 l29 '44 16 21 28 r TIP 5N60W_ 34 3 10 35 2 11 I . ""••.- 15 14 22 23 "ZS 1 e±r3 t fa Page 7 of 7 Second Amended Exhibit D To Bison Cartwright 24 OGDP Application DSU No. 2 BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BISON IV OPERATING, LLC FOR AN ORDER TO ESTABLISH AN APPROXIMATE 1,280 1,275.44 -ACRE DRILLING AND SPACING UNIT FOR FOUR NEW HORIZONTAL WELLS WITHIN AN APPROXIMATE ,180 4,463.88 -ACRE "CARTWRIGHT 24" OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NIOBRARA, FORT HAYS, CODELL AND CARLILE FORMATIONS, WATTENBERG AND DJ HORIZONTAL NBRR-FH-CODL-CL FIELDS, WELD AND MORGAN COUNTIES, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 407 & 535 DOCKET NO. 240900236 TYPE: SPACING SECOND AMENDED APPLICATION COMES NOW Bison IV Operating, LLC (Operator No. 10670) ("Bison" or "Applicant"), by and through its attorneys, Jost Energy Law, P.C., and respectfully submits this Application to the Energy and Carbon Management Commission of the State of Colorado (the "Commission" or "ECMC") for an order to: 1) vacate an approximate 1,280 -acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535-696 for Sections 18 and 19, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. for the Niobrara and Codell Formations; and 2) establish an approximate 1,280 1,275.44 -acre drilling and spacing unit for the below described Application Lands ("DSU No. 2") and approve four horizontal wells within the unit and subsurface setbacks of no closer than 300 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well axis, 150 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well lateral ends, and no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore producing within the same common source or formation, unless authorized by Rule 401.c or Rule 408.u.(1) as applicable, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Codell and Carlile Formations within the below -described Application Lands. In support of its Application, Applicant states and alleges as follows: 1. Applicant is a limited liability company duly organized and authorized to conduct business in the State of Colorado and is a registered operator in good standing with the Commission. 2. Applicant is an "Owner" as defined by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and ECMC Rules, and owns leasehold interests or holds the right to operate on the following lands (hereafter "Application Lands"): Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. Section 19: All Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Section 24: All Approximately 1,2801,275.44 -acres, Weld and Morgan Counties. Page 1 of 7 Nearby Public Crossroads: C.R. 52 & C.R. 0 A reference map of the Application Lands is attached hereto. 3. With this Application, Bison is providing a copy of an Oil and Gas Lease for at least one portion of a mineral tract within the Application Lands showing the Applicant's status as an Owner in accordance with ECMC Rule 303.a.(1). See Exhibit B, submitted with the Cartwright 24 OGDP Application. 4. Rule 401.a. provides that a Well completion 2,500 feet or greater below the surface will be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line and not less than 1,200 feet from any other existing or permitted Well completion in the same common source of supply, unless authorized by order of the Commission or an exception under Rule 401.c is obtained. 5. On April 27, 1998, the Commission adopted Rule 318A, the Greater Wattenberg Area Special Well Location, Spacing and Unit Designation Rule. Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. in the Application Lands is subject to this Rule for the Niobrara and Coded Formations. Effective January 15, 2021, Commission Rule 318A was moved to Rule 402 and modified to have no effect on future operations and development in the Greater Wattenberg Area. However, Rule 402.c states that any wellbore spacing units established prior to January 15, 2021 will remain in effect unless the applicable Form 2s, if any, expire without spud. 6. On September 14, 2015, the Commission entered Order No. 535-696 which, among other things, established an approximate 1,280 -acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 18 and 19, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M., and approved up to 24 horizontal wells from the Niobrara Formation, and four horizontal wells from the Codell Formation, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara and Codell Formations, with the productive interval of the wellbores to be located no closer than 600 feet from the unit boundaries, and no closer than 100 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore producing from the Niobrara and/or Codell Formations, unless an exception is granted by the Director. 7. On October 27, 2014, the Commission entered Order No. 407-1135 which, among other things, pooled all interests within an approximate 320 -acre designated horizontal wellbore spacing unit established for Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M., and subjected any nonconsenting interests to the cost recovery provisions of §34x60-116(7), C.R.S. for the Pronghorn C-111/-24HNB Well (API No. 05-123-40034), for the development and operation of the Niobrara Formation. Order No. 407-1135 is wellbore specific and does not affect the relief requested in this Application. 8. The records of the Commission reflect that there are twe is one Weals currently shut in (SI) or producing (PR) in the Niobrara Formation within the Application Lands, operated by Applicant: Well Name API No. Location ID Well Status Pronghorn #11-41-24H NC Pronghorn #C W 24HNB 05-123-39389 05 123 1003'1 437037 437037 S l� 9. Bison intends to plug and abandon the above -referenced Wells and will reclaim the associated Locations in accordance with ECMC Rules. Page 2 of 7 10. Bison will utilize the new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location for the development of four new horizontal Wells in the Application Lands. With this Application, Bison submitted sworn testimony pursuant to Rule 505 regarding the applicable criteria listed in Rule 304.b.(2).B that apply to the proposed Oil and Gas Location. The new Cartwright 24 Pad is subject to the Cartwright 24 OGDP Application filed concurrently herewith. 11. Based on the location of the new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location, Weld County is the jurisdiction with siting authority. Bison is concurrently seeking a 1041 WOGLA siting permit from Weld County for the siting and related surface disturbance of the Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location. 12. Bison anticipates that it will submit an application to pool all interests, including any non -consent interests, within the Application Lands at a future date. At the time of Pooling, Bison will own or will have obtained consent from at least 45% of the leasehold interests in the Application Lands, and therefore Bison may pool the proposed Wells in the Application Lands pursuant to the requirements of C.R.S. § 34-60-116(6)(b)(l), subject to the requirement to tender a reasonable and good faith lease offer to all unleased mineral interest owners within the Application Lands in accordance with C.R.S. § 34-60-116(7)(d)(I). 13. Bison certifies that the drilling and spacing unit will result in development that will protect and minimize adverse impacts to public health, safety, and welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources and will protect against adverse environmental impacts on any air, water, soil or biological resource in compliance with C.R.S. § 34-60-106(2.5)(a). Bison certifies that its operations in the Application Lands will be conducted in a reasonable manner to protect and minimize adverse impacts to public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources. With this Application, Bison submitted sworn testimony pursuant to Rule 505 supporting the protection of public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. 14. Bison further certifies that the drilling and spacing unit prevents waste of oil and gas resources, avoids the drilling of unnecessary Wells, and protects correlative rights. With this Application, Bison submitted sworn testimony pursuant to Rule 505 supporting the prevention of waste, the avoidance of drilling unnecessary Wells, and the protection of correlative rights. 15. Bison requests that the spacing order establish subsurface setbacks of 300 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well axis, 150 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well lateral ends,and provide that all horizontal wells will be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore located in the same formation or common source of supply, unless authorized by Rule 401.c or Rule 408.u.(1) as applicable. The Wells within the Application Lands will be drilled from a west -east lateral orientation. 16. The undersigned certifies that copies of this Application and the Notice of Hearing will be served on each interested party as required by Rules 504.a., 504.b.(2) and 504.b.(6). 17. The granting of this Application is in accord with the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, found at §§ 3460-101 et seq., C.R.S., and the Commission Rules. 18. Applicant requests that relief granted under this Application should be effective on oral order by the Commission, and Applicant hereby agrees to be bound by said oral order. Page 3 of 7 WHEREFORE, Bison respectfully requests that this matter be set for hearing in accordance with applicable Commission Rules, that notice be given as required by law, and that upon such hearing this Commission enter its order to: A. Vacate an approximate 1,280 -acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535-696 for Sections 18 and 19, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. for the Niobrara and Codell Formations; B. Establish an approximate 1,280 1,275.44 -acre drilling and spacing unit for the Application Lands and approve four new horizontal wells within the unit for the development of the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Code ll and Carlile Formations; C. Approve subsurface setbacks of no closer than 300 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well axis, 150 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well lateral ends, and no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore producing within the same common source or formation for the development of the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Codell and Carlile Formations, unless authorized by Rule 401.c or Rule 408.u.(1) as applicable; D. Provide that all new authorized wells will be developed from the new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location located within the Application Lands, unless an exception is granted by the Director; E. Find that the establishment of the drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Code ll and Carlile Formations will prevent waste of oil and gas resources, avoid the drilling of unnecessary Wells, protect correlative rights, and protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources; and F. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter. DATED December 20, 2024. Page 4 of 7 Respectfully submitted: Bison IV Operating, LLC By: Applicant's Contact Information: Bison IV Operating, LLC Attn: Bennett Meyer, Land Manager 518 17th St., Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Tel: 720.370.4228 Email: bmeyer@bisonog.com Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. Attorneys for Applicant 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, Colorado 80216 (720) 446-5620 J iost(c� iostenerdvlaw. com KwasvlenkvCa�iostenerdvlaw.com Page 5of7 AFFIRMATION Bennett Meyer, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath, deposes and says that he is the Land Manager for Bison IV Operating, LLC, and that he has read the foregoing Second Amended Application and that the matters therein contained are true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. Dated December 20, 2024. nnett Meyer and Manager Bison IV Operating, LLC Page 6 of 7 Reference Map WATTENBERG AND DJ HORIZONTAL NBRR-FH-CODL-CL FIELDS, Weld and Morgan Counties Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. Section 19: All Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Section 24: All Approximately 1,280 15275.44 -acres, Weld and Morgan Counties. Nearby Public Crossroads: C.R. 52 & C.R. 0 4 23 2 _ ��1" 2.5000 Feet e__ 2500 5.000 10.000 •••••••,.••-•••••et., 1 1 13 Nl� • O 6 5 4) �. 7 0 ,O Cartwright 24 Location 30 C. R. 0 8 17 20 • �29 4 9 16 21 28 • 5N6OW 4 Page 7 of 7 Second Amended Exhibit E To Bison Cartwright 24 OGDP Application DSUI No. 3 BEFORE THE ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BISON IV OPERATING, LLC FOR AN ORDER TO ESTABLISH AN APPROXIMATE 1,280 1,268.8 -ACRE DRILLING AND SPACING UNIT FOR FIVE NEW HORIZONTAL WELLS WITHIN AN APPROXIMATE 4;480 4,463.88 -ACRE "CARTWRIGHT 24" OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NIOBRARA, FORT HAYS, CODELL AND CARLILE FORMATIONS, DJ HORIZONTAL NBRR-FH-CODL-CL FIELD, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 240900236 TYPE: SPACING SECOND AMENDED APPLICATION COMES NOW Bison IV Operating, LLC (Operator No. 10670) ("Bison" or "Applicant"), by and through its attorneys, Jost Energy Law, P.C., and respectfully submits this Application to the Energy and Carbon Management Commission of the State of Colorado (the "Commission" or "ECMC") for an order to: 1) vacate an approximate 1,280 -acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535-696 for Sections 18 and 19, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. for the Niobrara and Codell Formations; and 2) establish an approximate 1,2801,268.8 -acre drilling and spacing unit for the below described Application Lands ("DSU No. 3") and approve five horizontal wells within the unit and subsurface setbacks of no closer than 300 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well axis, 15!0 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well lateral ends, and no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore producing within the same common source or formation, unless authorized by Rule 401.c or Rule 408.u.(1) as applicable, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Codell and Carlile Formations within the below -described Application Lands. In support of its Application, Applicant states and alleges as follows: 1. Applicant is a limited liability company duly organized and authorized to conduct business in the State of Colorado and is a registered operator in good standing with the Commission. 2. Applicant is an "Owner" as defined by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and ECMC Rules, and owns leasehold interests or holds the right to operate on the following lands (hereafter "Application Lands"): Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. Section 7: All Section 18: All Approximately 1,2801,268.8 -acres, Weld and Morgan Counties. Nearby Public Crossroads: CR. DD & C.R. 1 A reference map of the Application Lands is attached hereto. Page 1 of 7 3. With this Application, Bison is providing a copy of an Oil and Gas Lease for at least one portion of a mineral tract within the Application Lands showing the Applicant's status as an Owner in accordance with ECMC Rule 303.a.(1). See Exhibit B, submitted with the Cartwright 24 OGDP Application. 4. Rule 401.a. provides that a Well completion 2,500 feet or greater below the surface will be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line and not less than 1,200 feet from any other existing or permitted Well completion in the same common source of supply, unless authorized by order of the Commission or an exception under Rule 401.c is obtained. 5. On May 16, 2011, the Commission entered Order No. 535-13 which, among other things, established an approximate 640 -acre drilling and spacing unit for Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M., and approved up to two horizontal wells within the unit for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara Formation. 6. Also on May 16, 2011, the Commission entered Order No. 535-23 which, among other things, pooled all nonconsenting interests in the approximate 640 -acre drilling and spacing unit established for Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M., for the development and operation of the Niobrara Formation. 7. On September 14, 2015, the Commission entered Order No. 535-696 which, among other things, established an approximate 1,280 -acre drilling and spacing unit for Sections 18 and 19, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6"' P.M., and approved up to 24 horizontal wells from the Niobrara Formation, and four horizontal wells from the Codell Formation, for the production of oil, gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Niobrara and Codell Formations, with the productive interval of the wellbores to be located no closer than 600 feet from the unit boundaries, and no closer than 100 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore producing from the Niobrara and/or Codell Formations, unless an exception is granted by the Director. 8. The records of the Commission reflect that there is one Well currently shut in (SI) in the Niobrara Formation within the Application Lands, operated by Verdad Resources LLC: Well Name API No. Location ID Well Status Wickstrom #7-11-5-60 05-087-08159 423036 SI 9. Bison cannot represent the plans of Verdad with respect to the above -referenced Well, and requests that the Well continue to allocate to the approximate 640 -acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535-13 for Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. 10. Bison will utilize the new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location for the development of five new horizontal Wells in the Application Lands. With this Application, Bison submitted sworn testimony pursuant to Rule 505 regarding the applicable criteria listed in Rule 304.b.(2).B that apply to the proposed Oil and Gas Location. The new Cartwright 24 Pad is subject to the Cartwright 24 OGDP Application filed concurrently herewith. 11. Based on the location of the new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location, Weld County is the jurisdiction with siting authority. Bison is concurrently seeking a 1041 WOGLA siting permit Page 2 of 7 from Weld County for the siting and related surface disturbance of the Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location. 12. Bison anticipates that it will submit an application to pool all interests, including any non -consent interests, within the Application Lands at a future date. At the time of Pooling, Bison will own or will have obtained consent from at least 45% of the leasehold interests in the Application Lands, and therefore Bison may pool the proposed Wells in the Application Lands pursuant to the requirements of C.R.S. § 34-60-116(6)(b)(I), subject to the requirement to tender a reasonable and good faith lease offer to all unleased mineral interest owners within the Application Lands in accordance with C.R.S. § 34-60-116(7)(d)(I). 13. Bison certifies that the drilling and spacing unit will result in development that will protect and minimize adverse impacts to public health, safety, and welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources and will protect against adverse environmental impacts on any air, water, soil or biological resource in compliance with C.R.S. § 34-60-106(2.5)(a). Bison certifies that its operations in the Application Lands will be conducted in a reasonable manner to protect and minimize adverse impacts to public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources. With this Application, Bison submitted sworn testimony pursuant to Rule 505 supporting the protection of public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources. 14. Bison further certifies that the drilling and spacing unit prevents waste of oil and gas resources, avoids the drilling of unnecessary Wells, and protects correlative rights. With this Application, Bison submitted sworn testimony pursuant to Rule 505 supporting the prevention of waste, the avoidance of drilling unnecessary Wells, and the protection of correlative rights. 15. Bison requests that the spacing order establish subsurface setbacks of 300 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well axis, 150 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well lateral ends, and provide that all horizontal wells will be no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore located in the same formation or common source of supply, unless authorized by Rule 401.c or Rule 408.u.(1) as applicable. The Wells within the Application Lands will be drilled from a south -north lateral orientation. 16. The undersigned certifies that copies of this Application and the Notice of Hearing will be served on each interested party as required by Rules 504.a., 504.b.(2) and 504.b.(6). 17. The granting of this Application is in accord with the Oil and Gas Conservation Act, found at §§ 34-60-101 et seq., C.R.S., and the Commission Rules. 18. Applicant requests that relief granted under this Application should be effective on oral order by the Commission, and Applicant hereby agrees to be bound by said oral order. WHEREFORE, Bison respectfully requests that this matter be set for hearing in accordance with applicable Commission Rules, that notice be given as required by law, and that upon such hearing this Commission enter its order to: A. Vacate an approximate 1,280 -acre drilling and spacing unit established by Order No. 535-696 for Sections 18 and 19, Township 5 North, Range 60 West, 6th P.M. for the Niobrara and CodeII Formations; Page 3 of 7 B. Establish an approximate 1,280 1,268.8 -acre drilling and spacing unit for the Application Lands and approve five new horizontal wells within the unit for the development of the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Codell and Carlile Formations; C. Approve subsurface setbacks of no closer than 300 feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well axis, 15© feet from the boundaries of the unit at the well lateral ends, and no closer than 150 feet from the productive interval of any other wellbore producing within the same common source or formation for the development of the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Codell and Carlile Formations, unless authorized by Rule 401.c or Rule 408.u.(1) as applicable; D. Provide that all new authorized wells will be developed from the new Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Location located adjacent to the Application Lands, unless an exception is granted by the Director; E. Find that the establishment of the drilling and spacing unit for the development of the Niobrara, Fort Hays, Codell and Carlile Formations will prevent waste of oil and gas resources, avoid the drilling of unnecessary Wells, protect correlative rights, and protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources; and F. For such other findings and orders as the Commission may deem proper or advisable in this matter. DATED December 20, 2024. Page 4 of 7 Respectfully submitted: Bison IV Operating, LLC By: Applicant's Contact Information: Bison IV Operating, LLC Attn: Bennett Meyer, Land Manager 518 17th St., Suite 1800 - Denver, CO 80202 Tel: 720.370.4228 Email: bmeyer@bisonog.com Jamie L. Jost Kelsey H. Wasylenky Jost Energy Law, P.C. Attorneys for Applicant 3511 Ringsby Court, Unit 103 Denver, Colorado 80216 (720) 446-5620 J iostalostenerovlaw. com Kwasvlenkvaiostenerovlaw.com Page 5 of 7 AFFIRMATION Bennett Meyer, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath, deposes and says that he is the Land Manager for Bison IV Operating, LLC, and that he has read the foregoing Second Amended Application and that the matters therein contained are true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. Dated December 20, 2024. matt Meyer and Manager Bison IV Operating, LLC Page 6 of 7 Reference Map DJ HORIZONTAL NBRR-I=H-CODL-CL Field, Weld and Morgan Counties Township 5 North, Range 60 West, Gtr' P.M. Section 7: All Section 18: All Approximately 1,280 -acres, Weld and Morgan Counties. Nearby Public Crossroads: C.R. DD & C.R. 1 • • 33 '.1 _� -�•,• t r (: r, 34 s - J • i fri rr g t: � 16 e ® �{ 21 --28 • • 22 isi I =5000 Feer 4- 26 25100..E 0 10,000 t• I� frkt (:f s? 24 , e 25 31 32 C. R. EDD l� �l t 30 • 5 33 0 �tT 4 4 9 17 16 20 • 29 4-a 5N60V Page 7 of 7 Amended Exhibit F VIA E-MAIL August 9, 2024 Mr. Jason Maxey Director of Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department and Local Government Designee Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department 1402 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: ECMC Rule 302.e.: Notice to Relevant and Proximate Local Governments Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Development Plan Application Cartwright 24: NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6. P.M. Weld County, Colorado Dear Director Maxey, BiS IV OPERATING In accordance with the requirements of Rule 302.e. of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), this letter serves as Notice to Relevant and Proximate Local Governments by Bison IV Operating LLC (Bison) informing you of Bison's intentions to submit a Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Development Plan (Cartwright 24 OGDP). The Cartwright 24 OGDP includes one well pad with associated facilities. Bison, as operator, estimates operations to begin 2. Quarter of 2025, pending receipt of required permits, approval of title, and rig availability. Subsequent phases of construction including drilling, completion, production, and interim reclamation are outlined in the attached Description of Operational Phases. As an entity with standing per ECMC rules, you may request a meeting to discuss the proposed operations by contacting Bison or the ECMC. A Contact Information list is provided herein for your reference. Information sheets regarding the procedural steps involved with the Director's and Commission's review of Oil and Gas Development Plans; the Commissions public comment process and relevant deadlines; Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments; and how the public may view the status of the status of the proposed Oil and Gas Development Plan application on the Commission's website are enclosed for your reference. If you should have any questions regarding this request, please feel free to contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Respectfully, Katie Gillen Director of Regulatory & Environmental Affairs Bison IV Operating LLC 51817. Street, Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado 80202 Mr. Jason Maxey August 9, 2024 Page 12 Enclosures: Description of Operational Phases Contact List ECMC Information Sheet about Procedural Steps ECMC Information Sheet about the Public Comment Process and Deadlines ECMC Information Sheet about Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments ECMC Information Sheet about How the Public May View the Status of the Proposed OGDP 518 17. Street, Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado 80202 IV OPERATING filr BILS0N Bison IV Operating, LLC 518 17,Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-6.6997 Fax: 303-974-1767 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONAL PHASES ECMC Rule 302.e.: Notice to Relevant and Proximate Local Governments Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Development Plan Application Cartwright 24: NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Weld County, Colorado The Cartwright 24 Pad oil and gas development plan application encompasses one (1) location, consisting of fifteen (15) wells and one (1) production facility in NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West to be constructed as soon as the required County, State and Federal approvals are in -hand, estimated in the 2. Quarter of 2025. Operations at the proposed drill site typically will begin with construction of the site and will include leveling the pad to accommodate the drilling rig. Once the pad construction is completed, drilling rig equipment will be brought onto the location and rigged up. Drilling operations, which run twenty- four (24) hours a day until completed, will commence after the rig is "rigged up". The surface holes will be drilled to approximately 2000 feet using fresh water. The surface casing will then be run and cemented to surface to protect any shallow fresh water zones. Surface casing setting depth is determined from subsurface groundwater maps prepared by the State Engineer and supplemented by the latest data available from offsetting wells. The cement is allowed to set, and well control equipment is installed and tested. After about 8 hours of waitingun cement and installing well control equipment, a drill bit is run into the hole to drill the intermediate portion of the well into the potential oil and gas bearing formations. The wells will be drilled horizontallly. The wells will be turned or steered such that a curve will be drilled to approximately 90 degrees or parallel to the surface of the ground. The typical vertical depth for the wells is, approximately 6,000-8,000 feet below ground level and the length of the horizontal leg will be approximately 3 miles long. The total Measured Depth (MD) of a typical well in this project is approximately 17,000 — 20,000 feet. Once the horizontal section of the wellbore is drilled, a string of production casing will be run into the weilbore. This casing will be cemented Into place to isolate the productive zones of the reservoir. Bison's drilling rigs are equipped with a'dosed loop system. Thetdnilling rig will be on location for approximately six (6) days per horizontal well. At the end of the drilling phase, the drilling 'rig will be moved off location. The completion prase begins when the drilling equipment is transported toff the location_ Completion operations are conducted twenty-four (24) hours perday over a period of several weeks. The site may be bladed and leveled to accommodate the completion rig and anchors may be set for the completion rig. Additional operations including cementing, drilling and logging may occur as circumstances require. For horizontal wells, multiple fracture stages are induced along the length of the wellbore in the respective formation into which the well has been drilled. OBiSON IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLC 518 17, Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6997 Pax: 303-974-1767 During hydraulic fracturing, water is pumped at high rates and pressures that exceed the minimum in -situ rock stresses and hydraulically fracture the formation. Sand is then pumped into the created fracture to allow gas and oil to flow freely from the formation into the well bore. The fracturing equipment will consist of one Modular Large Volume Tank (MLI T) for fresh water storage, multiple flowback tanks, pressure pumps, blending and bulk material trucks with other necessary equipment. After fracturing is completed, the mobile equipment is removed, excluding tanks that are used to retain the water that is produced during flowback and testing operations. No water is allowed to accumulate or be disposed of on surface. All water is hauled to approved disposal sites or recycled for stimulation use. The flowback tanks will remain on location until the well is rerouted through standard production equipment. The production equipment for these wells will be located adjacent to the wells. Typical equipment will consist of oil and water tanks constructed within berms comprised of steel rings with a synthetic or engineered liner, separators, vapor recovery and emission control equipment, gas compressors, meters, flowlines, and proposed electnical and/or solar equipment. The location will include automation equipment that allows operators to remotely monitor pressures, rates, temperatures, valve positions and tank levels. Once production commences, a Bison employee or contractor will monitor the location on a regularly scheduled basis. These inspections are done as a routine part of the lease operator's job. They conduct a viswal inspection of the facility which includes all valves, fittings, wellhead, tanks, vapor control systems and all connections. The lease operator reports the tank measurements of the oil, gas sales, and pressure readings. Much of this production information is compiled and submitted to the ECMC on a monthly basis. In addition, the lease operator will inspect the site for hazards and weed control, maintaining the safety and appearance of the Pads. The anticipated lifespan for the proposed well(s) is 30 years. Once a well is determined to no longer be productive and/or economic, a plugging rig will remove production equipment and plug the productive zone with a combination of bridge plugs and cement plugs. Surface equipment no longer needed will be removed. Final surface restoration will involve the removal of any above -ground casing and the installation of regulation markers that will not interfere with subsequent surface use. The remaining disturbance areas w81 be restored .to the original grade and reseeded in compliance with FC'MC and Local Government rules and regulations and in accordance with surface owner's future land use plans. The expected travel routes for the proposed oil and gas location would follow Weld County Road 89 North for approximately 4.5 miles, then head East for approximately 3.5 miles on an existing access road to the new proposed access road and location. OBISON IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLC 5181, Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6997 Fax: 303,74-1767 The duration of construction, drilling, and completion activity is estimated to be between 4-5 months (see Table is Proposed Development Schedule below). During this "active operations" prase, vehicle traffic will include passenger cars and pickups, semi-truck/trailers, and tandem truck vehicles. The number of round trips per day expected for each vehicle during active operations is summarized in Table 2: Estimated Traffic during Active Operations below. The highest traffic volumes are expected during the first two days of and the last two days of both drilling and completion operations. Traffic will intentionally be highest during daylight hours to mitigate noise and dust during non -working hours. IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLC Table L- Proposed Develop entSchedtde far Cartwright 24 Pad (15 HZ wells) PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT Construction Drilling Completions (Prep and Frac) Flowbadc (Drill Out and Aawbadc) Production Interen Reclamation Q2 (April) 2025 w Q2 (May) 2025 Q3 (August) 2025 Q4 (October) 2025 Cl4 (October) 2025 02 (April) 2026* *or the first favorable weather/growing season 518 17th Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 8020? Phone: 720-644-6997 Fax: 303-974-1767 ESTIMATEDSTART DATE DURATMOh1(DAYS) 30 days +/- 6+/ -days per well 30 days +/- 10 days +/- Llrkgaing (30 years +/-) 30 days +/- OBISON IV OPERATING Bison ITT Operating, LLC Table kstirrxated Traffic froundtripsidav) During Active Operations 518 17. Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80?0? 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CalarrStabe Iligebnav OrmmessQ'ode NOMiisthmian oldpickup Immiks "%Vila 1,101117(041t: 4111%emstatliiiile ight:SSA°uru•u -MAW lei; =2passiemlpero welaikderdsS1tIW13 11Ad14dieWrit Tank .49ap ssmediaadrerrweW14:--1111321DINK=3 piassamer air eiip.iitYMIeretS KEW Sang ►1110116,6eara2lhruwdkwrlreeaedmMap ampletimia Ouse*pendent mom mwltertrauauakmG m,titeewp ram%eat Woe.. It adwniw►arla5rtmo,Nm ittinna. From: To: Gc: Subject: Date: Attadiments: Nicole Hay Bennett Meyer Rachel Milne; permits Iicensina.co.morgan.co.us Re: Cartwright 24 OGDP - Rule 302.e Notice to Proximate Local Government Thursday, November 14, 2024 2:23:49 PM imaae001.onq Good afternoon, I received the notice letter and Morgan County has waived the 30 day notice requirement. Thank you On Thu, Nov 14, 2024 at 11:22 AM 'Bennett Meyer' via Planning Dept <planning@co.morgan.co.us> wrote: Nicole, Thank you for your time this morning. As discussed, attached is the ECMC Rule 302.e. Notice to Proximate Local Government for Bison IV Operating LLC's Cartwright 24 OGDP. Bison asks that Morgan County, as the Proximate Local Government, please acknowledge receipt of the attached Notice and that you confirm Morgan County has waived the 30 -day notice requirement under ECMC Rule 302.e. Please respond to this email at your earliest convenience, and don't hesitate to call me with any questions. Thank you, Bennett Meyer Land Manager Di ract120 370-4228 Oeh: 817.637.3. bmeyer @bisonog.casn 543171h Streat, .11 7000 i7em, Colorado 802£,22 Nicole F. Hay Planning Administrator Planning/Zoning Department 231 Ensign St. Fort Morgan, CO 80701 970-542-3526 VIA E-MAIL November 13, 2024 Ms. Nicole Hay Morgan County Planning and Zoning Permits 231 Ensign Street, P.O. Box 596 Fort Morgan, CO 80701 RE: ECMC Rule 302.e.: Notice to Relevant and Proximate Local Governments Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Development Plan Application Cartwright 24: NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Weld County, Colorado Dear Director Hay, BiSON IV OPERATING In accordance with the requirements of Rule 302.e. of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), this letter serves as Notice to Relevant and Proximate Local Governments by Bison IV Operating LLC (Bison) informing you of Bison's intentions to submit a Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Development Plan (Cartwright 24 OGDP). The Cartwright 24 OGDP includes one well pad with associated facilities. Bison, as operator, estimates operations to begin 2"d Quarter of 2025, pending receipt of required permits, approval of title, and rig availability. Subsequent phases of construction including drilling, completion, production, and interim reclamation are outlined in the attached Description of Operational Phases. As an entity with standing per ECMC rules, you may request a meeting to discuss the proposed operations by contacting Bison or the ECMC. A Contact Information list is provided herein for your reference. Information sheets regarding the procedural steps involved with the Director's and Commission's review of Oil and Gas Development Plans; the Commissions public comment process and relevant deadlines; Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments; and how the public may view the status of the status of the proposed Oil and Gas Development Plan application on the Commission's website are enclosed for your reference. If you should have any questions regarding this request, please feel free to contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Respectfully, Katie Gillen VP of Regulatory & Environmental Affairs Bison IV Operating LLC 51817`^ Street, Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado 80202 November 13, 2024 Page 12 Enclosures: Description of Operational Phases Contact List ECMC Information Sheet about Procedural Steps ECMC Information Sheet about the Public Comment Process and Deadlines ECMC Information Sheet about Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments ECMC Information Sheet about How the Public May View the Status of the Proposed OGDP 51817. Street, Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado 80202 OfIV OPERA'T'ING Bison IV Operating, LLC 518 17. Street. Suite .00 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6997 Fax:303-974-1767 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONAL PHASES ECMC Rule 302.e.: Notice to Relevant and Proximate Local Governments Cartwright 24 Oil and Gas Development Plan Application Cartwright 24: NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Weld County, Colorado The Cartwright 24 Pad oil and gas development plan application encompasses one (1) location, consisting of fifteen (15) wells and one (1) production facility in NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West to be constructed as soon as the required County, State and Federal approvals are in;hand, estimated in the 2. Quarter of 2025. Operations at the proposed chill site typically will begin with construction of the site and will include leveling the, pad to accommodate the drilling rig. Once the pad construction! is completed, drilling rig equipment will be brought onto the location and rigged up. Drilling operations, which run twenty- four (24) hours a day until completed, will commence after the rig is "rigged up". The surface holies will ibe drilled to approximately 2000 feet using fresh water. The surface casing will then be run and cemented to surface to protect any shallow fresh water zones. Surface casing setting depth is determined !horn stlbsurface groundwater maps prepared by the State Engineer andsupplemented by the latest data available from ;offsetting wells. The cement is allowed to set, ,and well control equipment is installed and tested. After about 8 hours 'of waitingon cement and installing well control. equipment, a drill bit is run into the hole to drill the intermediate 'portion of .the well .into the potential oil and gas bearing formations. The wells will be drilled horizontally. The wells will be turned or steered such that a curve will .be drilled to approxirnartely90degrees or parallel to the surface of the ground. The typical vertical depth for the wells ns,approraimately 6,(000-8)000 feet below ground level and the length of the horizontal leg will be (approximately 3 !niiles long. The total !Measured Depth (OM) of typical well in this project is approximately 17)000 —2Q;(100 feet. ..Orade#8aahorizontal .section ofEtirewellbnreits drilled, astring of production casing will be ran into the wellborce.This .Sing will lbecemented intoplac:etoisolateitheprodurctive.zonesvfthe resonniir. ! liscites Aid Mug trigs are equipped With a Closed sloop system. The drilling r,'ig will be on location for Apr+a�ainratelysixl(46i)days p.erIharizantalwell. At the end of the drilling phase, the drilling rig will be rrrroved tiff iccsiion. The completionphase Ibegins°When thechilling equipment is transpu, Led off the location. Completion operations are conducted twenty-four {24) hours per day over a period of several weeks.Thesite inlay be bladed and leveled to acoonarnodate the completion rig and anchors may be set for the completion rig. Additional operations including cementing, drilling and logging may occur as dircumstar ceps require. for horizontal wells, multiple fracture stages are induced along the 'length tithe wellbore in the respective formation into which the well has been drilled. OBISON IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLC 518 17, Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 8.02 Phone: 720-644-6997 Fax: 303-974-1767 During hydraulic fracturing, water is pumped at high rates and pressures that exceed the minimum in -situ rock stresses and hydraulically fracture the formation. Sand is then pumped into the created fracture to allow gas and oil: to flow freely from the formation into the well bore. The fracturing equipment will consist of one Modular Large Volume Tank (MLVT) for fresh water storage, multiple flowback tanks, pressure pumps, blending and bulk material trucks with other necessary equipment. After fracturing is completed, the mobile equipment is removed, excluding tanks that are used to retain the water that is produced during flowback and testing operations. No water is allowed to accumulate or be disposed of on surface. All water is hauled to approved disposal sites or recycled for stimulation use. The flowback tanks will remain on location until the well is rerouted through standard production equipment. The production equipment for these wells will be located adjacent to the wells. Typical equipment will consist of oil and water tanks constructed within berms comprised of steel rings with a synthetic or engineered liner, separators, vapor recovery and emission control equipment, gas compressors, meters, flowlines, and proposed electrical and/or solar equipment. The location will include automation equipment that allows operators to remotely monitor pressures, rates, temperatures, valve positions and tank levels. Once production commences, a Bison employee or contractor will monitor the location on a regularly scheduled basis. These inspections are done as a routine part of the lease operator's job. They conduct a visual inspection of the facility which includes all valves, fittings, wellhead, tanks, vapor control systems and all connections. The lease operator reports the tank measurements of the oil, gas sales, and pressure readings. Much of this production information is compiled and submitted to the ECMC on a monthly basis. In addition, the lease operator will inspect the site for hazards and weed control, maintaining the safety and appearance of the Pads. The anticipated Iifespan for the proposed well(s) is 30 years. Once a well is determined to no longer be 'productive and/or economic, a plugging rig will remove production equipment and ,plug the productive zone with a+combination of bridge plugs and cement 'plugs. Surface equipment no longer needed will be removed. Final surface restoration will invdlve the removal of any above -ground casing and the installation ofregulation markers that will not interfere With subsequent surface use. The remaining disturbance areas will be restored to the original grade and reseeded in compliance with ECMC and Local Covernment rules and regulations and in accordance with surface owner's future land use plans. The expected travel routes for the proposed oil and gas location would follow Weld County Road 89 North for approximately 4.5 miles, then head East for approximately 3.5 miles on an existing access road to the new proposed access road and location. lillrBiSON IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLC 518 17th Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-64,6997 Fax: 303-971-1767 The duration of construction, drilling, and completion activity is estimated to be between 4-5 months (see Table 1: Proposed Development Schedule below). During this "active operations" phase, vehicle traffic will include, passenger cars and pickups, semi-truck/trailers, and tandem truck vehides. The number of round trips per day expected for each vehicle during active operations is summarized in Table 2: Estimated Traffic during Active Operations below. The highest traffic volumes are expected during the first two days of and the last two days of both drilling and completion operations. Traffic will intentionally be highest during daylight hours to mitigate noise and dust during non -working hours. BjSON IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLC Table 1: Proposed Development. Schedule for Cartwright 24 Pad (15 HZ wells) PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT Construction Drilling Completions (Prep and'Frac) Flowback (DM Out and Fiowback) Production Interim Reclamation ESTIMATED START DATE Q2 (April) 2025 Q2 (May) 2025 Q3 (August) 2025 Q4 (October) 2025 Q4 (October) 2025 Q2 (April) 2026* *or the first favorable weather/growing season 518 17th Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-.7 Fax: 303-974-1767 DURATIM {DAYS) 30 days +/- 6+/- days per well 30 days +/- 10 days +/- Ongoing (30 years +/-) 30 days +/- i111011014numeniinciperdow. �o.imdCAllemer5 1•airis Passenger wieliiid ee shape Unit linonSee MNintielhellin tlberi cs. �ran dm = Lbilerkeinfonannfe * M4»epger VentiLl ea" Wipe Unit I um IO0101gdleeriikTn . 1111•01.womndinipsgendlaw. 0B150N IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLC Table EstirnaiUedTraffiirc (roucitrips/dal►1 Oaring Active Operations 518 17,1' Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-644-6997 Fax: 303-974-1767 Mime di D ram dad <11.1.1111#111.(Per fiamstatilim ossial ramllraUoaorsaoaoll fWags4/1 Passenarr L3 Sr* Unit Teeth" 3 MAW UNude 32-30 1perWizg= intik*Owd9pt-15MIaIktp 4,-„-16-1110dI.ierA if IPassengerVenidles. 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OBISON IV OPERATING Bison IV Operating, LLC 518 17,1, Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 720-614-6997 Fax: 303-9741767 CONTACT INFORMATION ECMC Rule 302.e.: Notice to Relevant and Proximate Local Government Oil and Gas Development Plan Application Cartwright 24: NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Weld County, Colorado Operator Bison IV Operating LLC Katie Gillen VP of Environmental & Regulatory Affairs 51817th Street Suite 1800 Denver, Colorado 80202 720.370.5737 kgillen@bisonog.com Local Government Designee Mr. Jason Maxey Director of Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department and Local Government Designee Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department 1402 N 17. Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 970.400.3579 oged@weldgov.com Energyand Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) Ms. Julie Murphy, Director 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 303.894.2100 https://ecmc.state.co.us/#/home Bison IV Operating, LLC IV OPERATING 518 17. Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80'_02 Phone: 720-6=1-6997 Fax:303-974-1767 CONTACT INFORMATION EGMC Rule 302.e.: Notice to Relevant and Proximate Local Government Oil and Gas Development Plan Application Cartwright 24: NWNE Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M. Weld County, Colorado Operator Bison IV Operating LLC Katie Gillen VP of Environmental & Regulatory Affairs 51817th Street Suite 1800 Denver, Colorado 80202 720.370.5737 kgillen@bisonog.com Local Government Designee Mr. Jason Maxey Director of Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department and Local Government Designee Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department 1402 N 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 970.400.3579 oged@weldgov.com Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMCI Ms. Julie Murphy, Director 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 !Denver, Colorado 80203 303.894.2100 https://ecmc.state.co.us/Whome Exhibit G Bison Cartwright 24 ©GDP Interested Parties List Weld County—Attn: Jason Maxey C'DPHE—Attn: Tessa Sorensen CPW —Attn: Brandon Marette WIGGINS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COLORADO STATE PATROL WELD COUNTY SHERIFF LEAMAN HAROLD JR. IRREVOCABLE TRUST ORCHARD RANCH JLW INVESTMENT, LLC Hery Oil, LLC Paul. L. McCulliss Acoma Energy, LLC Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC Bison Oil & Gas II, LLC Bison Oil and Gas IV, LLC Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company, LLC C.L. Energy Partners, LLC Caerus Washco, LLC Civitas North, LLC Duck Creek Resources, LLC Esenjay Oil and Gas, LTD Evolution Oil and Gas, LLC Haimo Oil & Gas, LLC High Point Operating Corporation IOCL (USA) Inc.; c/o Thompson Knight, LLP Lakshmi Energy LLC North Town Royalties, LLC Teton Range Operating, LLC Verdad Resources, LLC Wickstrom Land, LLC Arne L. Haynes Clyde Edwin Monroe Donald J. Blik Estate of Janet Louise Ashcroft Lost River Trading Company Roni D. Haynes Sharon Frances Regina Advanta Ira Trust, LLC, FBO Brian Davis #6558201 Andrew L. Peabody Ashley Behring Bernard Caputo Blanche M. Garhart Brian Lee Tracy Candlewood Resources, LLC Carole W. Long Carolyn Collins Charlene Allmer Longacre Charles Fuller, as Trustee of the Charles Fuller 2006 Trust Cuatro Investments, Inc. Daniell. Biik Debra K. Howard Dingus Investments, Inc. Don E. Vogler Donna Behring Donna Collins Douglas S. Bilk Ernest Behring Ernest L. Behring Frost Rene Ravenal Prioleau Gail Rosalie Wolvington Heather Behring Ingraham Living Trust Dated August 14,1998 Jene Owen John Fred Wilson John Marshall Orem Katheryn Gabrielson and Gregory Gabrielson Laurie Behring Howard Liang Hsu Lowe Royalty Partners, LP Lowell T. Wilson Margaret Stoltman Maria Angelica Espinosa and Justin Barkley Mark Strader Marlene L. Taylor aka Louanna Taylor fka Louanna Marlene Calhoun Matthew Collins Mitsuo Fuse Murray A. Lewis Natalia Lewallen North Central Conference of the Free Methodist Church of North America, f/k/a Free Methodist Church of Spearfish, South Dakota NOSA Investments, LLC Otter Creek, LLC Patch Energy, LLC Paula Sewell Plains Exploration Company Robert Milne Wilson Robert Reister Robert Tracy Robin Muccitelli Rufus Henry Felts Starbridge Group, LLC Terri Lynn Tracy Texas Ocean, LLC The Estate of Lavonne Tracy The Leaman Harold, Jr. Revocable Trust THP Royalties, LLC Valerie Hinchee Vera Sharlene Veronnica Collins Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Trustee of the Charles A. Bresnahan Trust under the Will of Mary A. Bresnahan Westco Family Limited Partnership William Smith William Wolvington Wolf Resources, LLC ConocoPhillips Company Dennis W. Grotheer Living Trust Okreek Oil and Gas II, LLC Arbor Mineral Company, LLC Christine M. Steiner FTC, LLC Gordon Monroe Wood Mary Jane Monroe Rodman McCullis Resources Co. Inc. Breitenbach Family Holdings, LLC Buffalo Holdings, LLC 303 Property Holdings, LLC Alice M. Flanagan Allen A. Wilson and Dorothy I. Wilson B&J Resources, LLC BMC Investments, LLC Boy Scouts of America Brenda S. Erwin C. Russel Talbott and Margaret Talbott Carolyn Joyce Bohm Charlotte A. Lysinger, Trustee of the J&B Trust Cynthia Deluhery David John Kohler David Gonzales and Erin Gonzales Dean N. Davis Debra J. Nelson Donald R. Clark Donald Wayne Bowen Doris Fugee Dorothy W. Shcktanz Duane and Lizette Collins Eldorado Investment Corp. Elizabeth McGreevy Elizabeth Wilson Florence H. Hitt Frances Brenner Frances Irene Subtett Franklin R. Gray Genevieve Longstreth and/or heirs or Assigns George G. Vaught, Jr. George R. Foreman George R. Mandelko Gere Land Services, LLC Great Northern Gas Company Greater Wyoming Council of Boy Scouts of America, f/k/a Central Wyoming Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America H. Loraine Mandelko Hampton Royalties, LLC Harry S. Bier, Jr., Successor Trustee of the Bier Family Trust HLA Royalties, LLC HMH, LLC Howard T Kingry and Vicki N Kingry, JTROS Jack Patterson James Norman Wilson James R. Harrison James R. Harrison and Janice A. Harrison JEL Resources, LLC Jennifer Barber fka Jennifer Nelson JKV Corporation JLW Investment LLC Johann Mandelko John D. Stephenson Family Trust John G. Reid, II John L. Nelson John M. Price John R. Mandelko John R. Moran, Jr. and Welts Fargo Bank, N.A., as Co -Trustees for the Moran Family Mineral Trust Joseph L Sweeney Revocable Living Trust Karnell Enterprises, LLC Kathleen Allen Kelly K. Bond Kerr-McGee Oit & Gas Onshore LP Kimberly A. Machmuller Kristine Clark Lakshmi Corp. Lawrence Stolarczyk aka Larry Stolarczyk Lee Cubbison Lieann Bevier Linda C. Reid Lorena Kot Lonesome Bison, LLC Louis A. Oswald, III, Trustee of the Oswald Family Trust Lucas Kot Mary Ann Busha Mary Anne McCourt Mary Evalyn Davis McCullis Oil & Gas Inc. Meagher Oil & Gas Properties, Inc Mekusukey Oil Company, LLC Michael Campbell Murray Street Investments, LLC Mustang Minerals, LLC Orchard Ranch, LLC Pamela S. Goodrich Parbow Investments, LLC Patricia Sue Fickes Paul F. Mandelko PDI Trust Dated 2/23/1994 Peggy Ann Delidle Penny A. Keller Penny Lee Reid Petrolera Carlos, LLC Phoenix Capital Group Holdings, LLC Pine Street Holdings, LLC Polly A. Ours Priscilla McNeal Randall G. Clark Randolph Wayne Bowen and Victoria Lynn Bowen Raney Holbrook Naughton RDP Royalties, LLC Rebecca Elizabeth Clark Rev. Donald Laurence Connelly Rockies Minerals Acquisitions, LLC Sandy Creek Minerals, LLC Sherry Breckinridge Spencer D. Marcus Sprecher, Inc. Stanley Wesley Jr. Susan H. Ellis, as trustee of the Susan H. Ellis Trust Living Trust Susan R. Swanson Teresa Wilson Terre Verte Co. Inc The Morse Family Security Trust The Petram Group, LLC The Skeeters Company Therese Reichardt Titan Oil & Gas Assets, Inc. VCF Company, LLC Vicky L. Higginbotham Weld County c/o Board of County Commissioners Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee of the Family Trust Created UWO Mary A. Bresnahan Western Colorado Energy, LLC Wiasom Energy, LLC Wilson Living Trust dated 9/2/1998 Wotfhawk Energy Holdings, LLC/The Petra Group, LLC WYOCO Royalty Partners, LLC Hery Oil, LLC High Point Operating Corporation Lacy Properties, Ltd. Paul L. McCullis Arentee Investments Bill Barrett Corporation Bison Oil & Gas II, LLC Bison Oil and Gas IV, LLC Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Company, LLC Civitas North, LLC CL Energy Rockies, LLC Crain Energy, Ltd. HLA Royalties, LLC Marshall Resources, LLC North Town Royalties, LLC PRH Holdings, LLC Ravco, Inc. Red Hawk Petroleum, LLC RJ Resources Corp. Schibi Oil and Gas Ltd. Winn Exploration Company, Inc. Clyde Edwin Monroe Donald J. Blik Estate of Janet Louise Ashcroft Roni D. Haynes Sharon Frances Regina Adrian Lindsay Loucks Advanta Ira Trust, LLC, FBO Brian Davis #6558201 Alfred J. 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