Prairie Operating Co. spuds first well at Shelduck South

Prairie Operating announced the spud of Shelduck South 8E5NCM with Precision E-Drilling Rig 461 in Weld County, Colorado. The Shelduck South development will encompass eight two-mile lateral wells alternating between the Niobrara B and C Chalks. Drilling of all eight wells is expected to be completed by late October. Hydraulic fracturing is anticipated to commence in early November with production beginning by late December. Consistent with the Company’s commitment to minimizing environmental impacts, Prairie will utilize Precision’s E-rig 461, powered by natural gas generators with battery backup, and expects to fully electrify the Shelduck South production facilities by line power.