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Facility Type	Facility ID/ API	Facility Name/ Number	Operator Name/ Number	Status	Field Name/ Number	Location	Location ID	Related Facilities
WELL	05-067-09901	IGE 141	ABUNDANCE ENERGY SERVICES LLC 10840	PR 8/12/2017	IGNACIO BLANCO 38300	LA PLATA 067 NWNW 17 33N8W N	311909

COGIS - Conditions of Approval Results

Type	Source Document	Conditions of Approval
Engineer	Form: (02) 400497653 11/23/2013	1) Provide 48 hour notice via form 42 2) Provide cement coverage of production casing from TD to surface. Verify cement coverage with Cement Bond Log. 3) Run and submit Directional Survey for primary well bore and for each lateral section 4) The operator shall comply with Rule 321, and it shall be the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the well bore complies with setback requirements in Commission orders and/or rules prior to producing the well. 5) Sample and test two closest water wells within 1/2 mile swath of lateral wellbore Fruitland Coal (horizontal dimension – top to bottom of pay). 6) Operators are required to obtain a bottom hole pressure utilizing a bottom hole gauge after a minimum 48 hour shut-in period following completion and prior to sales 7) Comply with all applicable provisions of Order 112-195 8) Borehole problems encountered while drilling that require an unplanned sidetrack: Contact, discuss & receive prior approval from COGCC Regional Engineer – Mark Weems 970-259-4587 off 970-749-0624 cell mark.weems@state.co.us
Permit	Form: (02) 400497653 12/31/2013	Open hole resistivity and gamma logs shall be run to describe the stratigraphy of the entire well bore and to adequately verify the setting depth of surface casing and aquifer coverage. On a multi-well pad, these open hole logs are only required on one of the first wells drilled on the pad and the Form 5 for every well on the pad shall identify which well was logged.
Engineer	Form: (04) 403010146 06/15/2022	1) Operator will implement measures to control venting, protect health and safety, and ensure that vapors and odors from well operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare. 2) During blowdown operator should measure the gas flow to get an estimate of the gas flow from the bradenhead. 3) A Form 4, Sundry Notice will be submitted no later than September 30, 2022, to provide an update of the current well pressures and a summary of work completed.
Engineer	Form: (04) 403174658 09/23/2022	1) Operator shall comply with COGCC Rule 419. Bradenhead Monitoring, Testing, and Reporting and Rule 420. Form 17, Bradenhead Test Report 2) At least once a year shut in bradenhead for 7 days or until the pressure reaches the bradenhead threshold and perform a bradenhead test. Report results on a Form 17, as specified in Rule 420 or other Director-approved submittal methods. 3) Comply with any CDPHE, Air Pollution Control Division rules or requirements for all atmospheric discharges. 4) Any liquids blown down are to be collected, stored, handled, and treated or disposed as E&P waste per COGCC’s 900 series rules. 5) At least one check valve is required for annular spaces that are tied into the fuel pot. Maintain equipment for pressure regulation and check valves in good working order. 6) At least one valve is required to monitor pressure and sample flow from the bradenhead. 7) Within 30 days of completing the work, submit a Form 4 Subsequent Report - Bradenhead Plan
Engineer	Form: (04) 403896983 09/05/2024	1. Operator will implement measures to control venting, to protect health and safety, and to ensure that vapors and odors from well operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare. 2. Bradenhead gas is not to be vented to the atmosphere; any gas from the Bradenhead will routed to to specified abatement system. Bradenhead pressure shall not exceed 5 psi threshold pressure. Operator will implement measures to get an estimate of the gas flow rate and/or volume from the bradenhead. 3. No later than 08/26/2025, conduct a bradenhead test, submit a Form 17 within 10 days of the test, and submit a Form 4 Sundry that summarizes current well condition. The bradenhead valves should be shut in 7 days, to monitor and collect data to characterize build up pressures prior to conducting the bradenhead test. The sundry should include details of the future plans, sample analysis interpretation, bradenhead test description, and the flow rate information and pressure data.
Engineer	Form: (04) 404373696 10/10/2025	1. Operator will implement measures to control venting, to protect health and safety, and to ensure that vapors and odors from well operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare. 2. Bradenhead gas is not to be vented to the atmosphere; any gas from the Bradenhead will be routed to the specified abatement system. Shut in bradenhead pressure shall not exceed threshold pressure. Operator will implement measures to get an estimate of the gas flow rate and/or volume from the bradenhead. 3. No later than 9/11/2026, conduct a bradenhead test, submit a Form 17, and submit a Form 4 Sundry that summarizes current well condition. The well should be shut in for seven days to monitor and collect data to characterize build up pressures prior to conducting the bradenhead test. The sundry should include details of the future plans, sample analysis interpretation, bradenhead test description, and the flow rate information and pressure data.

COGIS - Best Management Practice Results

BMP Type	Source Document	Best Management Practices
Community Outreach and Notification	Form: (02 ) 400497653 1/3/2014	Rule 604.a (2)-Notices sent 9-24-13-Certified Mail/Return Receipt Requested. All notices )were delivered and return receipts were signed by addressee and returned. Return Receipts are scanned and uploaded as attachments.
Pre-Construction	Form: (02 ) 400497653 1/3/2014	Rule 604.c.(2)W-Pre-construction consultation occurred at the time the Surface Damage Agreement was negotiated. In subsequent conversations with the surface owner, Opal Lechner, no changes were requested and none are anticipated
Traffic control	Form: (02 ) 400497653 1/3/2014	Rule 604.c.(2)D- Access is off County Road 309A, approximately 0.8 miles North of its intersection with County Road 318. Access gate is on the East side of the County Road. Access is granted by existing Surface Damage Agreement (attached). Elm Ridge agrees to comply with any La Plata County traffic control measures required for this well.
General Housekeeping	Form: (02 ) 400497653 1/3/2014	Rule 604.c.(2)P- Trash containers will be maintained on site. Trash will be hauled to and disposed at a commercial landfill.
Storm Water/Erosion Control	Form: (02 ) 400497653 1/3/2014	Wattles will be placed, where necessary, around the perimeter of the site prior to, or at the beginning of construction. The size and quantity of the wattles used will vary according to the location to insure adequate protection of drainage areas.
Material Handling and Spill Prevention	Form: (02 ) 400497653 1/3/2014	Rule 604.c.(2)F- Wells are monitored daily by the pumpers. Pressure monitoring is not necessary. Maximum reservoir pressure is approximately 1200 psig. These are low pressure gathering lines. All gathering lines are checked yearly for leaks. Per Rule 604.c.(2)G.- Berms will be constructed with corrugated metal sides and will will be sufficient in height and area to contain 150% of the volume of the largest single tank. Synthetic liners are being and will be used under tanks on location. Rule 604.c.(2)N-Any materials not in use that might constitute a fire hazard will be removed a minimum distance of twenty five feet from the wellhead, tanks and separator. No electrical equipment installations are planned inside the bermed area.
Construction	Form: (02 ) 400497653 1/3/2014	Rule 604.c.(2)V.- the IGE 141 well will be located in the immediate vicinity of and partially within the footprint of the existing Harmon Gas Unit A 2 well pad. Rule 604.c.(2)B.- no fresh water pits are planned. Rule 604.c.(2)E- The existing well access road will be used. No new disturbance is anticipated. Standard specifications for this access road include a driving surface constructed with with 6 inches of 3” minus gravel over a driving surface approximately 12 feet in width, crowned, with ditches and culverts where necessary for drainage. Rule 604.c.(2)M.– The tract of land where the well pad is located is perimeter fenced with a cattle guard at entrance to well access on CR 309A. Rule 604.c.(2)V-The existing well pad for the Harmon Gas Unit A 2 well is being used for this location.
Noise mitigation	Form: (02 ) 400497653 1/3/2014	(Rule 604.c.(2)ADrilling and Completion: Noise levels will be monoitored by operator and if exceeds acceptable levels operator agrees to install sound walls or, if necessary, provide reasonable motel accommodations for the affected party. Post-production: No necessity for engines or motorized equipment is anticipated. If such equipment becomes necessary, Elm Ridge will first try to electrify the location if it is practical and feasable. If not, they will orient exhaust away from the affected party and will use hospital grade mufflers, buried, in series. Elm Ridge will install sound walls if necessary
Drilling/Completion Operations	Form: (02 ) 400497653 1/3/2014	Rule 604.c.(2)B.- A closed loop system will be used. No fresh water pits are planned. Fresh water will be stored in above ground tanks Per Rule 604.c.(2)C.)-i.- There are producing wells within one mile of the location of the proposed IGE 127 well. It is anticipated that this will be a producing well and, if so, Elm Ridge will comply with applicable requirements under Rule 805. ii- No uncontrolled venting is anticipated (based on 500 mcf) iii-aa., bb. cc.- Elm Ridge will use a system capable of handling 1.5 Mmcf. Anticipated flowback is 0.5 Mmcf or less. No necessity for flaring is anticipated. Rule 604.c.(2)H.- Elm Ridge will be using a 3M system per BLM specifications. Rule 604.c.(2)I.- BOPE pressure testing will be performed weekly. 604.c.(2)K.- Pit level indicators will be used. 604.c.(2)L- Drill stem tests are not typically done and none are anticipated. Rule 604.c.(2)O- Load lines will be bullplugged Rule 604.c.(2)Q- Guy line anchors will be identified per COGCC rules and are tested before each use. Rule 604.c.(2)S. – Existing well access road will be used and maintained for all weather use and will meet any safety requirements.