Located in Wyoming, the Wild Rose area (18T 94 R) is operated by BP America. Initial production began in 1975, and as of 2004 the field contained 273 active wells, with cumulative production of 34 bcf. Production from this massively stacked tight sand play (with intermingled coal) is derived primarily from the Mesaverde reservoir, situated at an average depth of 9,800 feet over this study area. Of prominent interest to the operator is the determination of a set of rational development guidelines to maximize the gas rates and minimize the produced water during continued development.