Prairie Operating Co. announces 11-well development at Rusch Pad

Prairie Operating announced the launch of an 11-well development program at the Rusch Pad in Weld County, Colorado. The first well was spud on April 1, 2025, utilizing Precision E-Drilling Rig 461, as part of the Company’s continued strategy to expand production and enhance operational efficiencies in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The Rusch Pad development will consist of eleven two-mile lateral wells, alternating between the Niobrara A, B, and C Chalks and the Codell Sandstone. Drilling is expected to be completed by early June, with hydraulic fracturing commencing shortly after. Initial production is anticipated in early August. To minimize environmental impact, Prairie will deploy Precision’s E-rig 461, powered by natural gas generators with battery backup to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions.