| Engineer | Form: (06)
402543876
12/01/2020 | 1)Provide 48 hour notice of plugging MIRU via electronic Form 42.
2)Operator shall implement measures to control unnecessary and excessive venting and to ensure that vapors and odors from well plugging operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare, health and safety.
3)Properly abandon flowlines as per Rule 1105. Attach flowline abandonment job summary detailing compliance with Rule 1105.c when filing Form 6 (s). File electronic Form 42 once abandonment complete. Within 30 days of an operator completing abandonment requirements for an off-location flowline or crude oil transfer line the operator shall submit a Flowline Report, Form 44.
4)Prior to killing the well, measure the surface casing pressure (Braden Head) and perform a Braden Head test. Report results on a Form 17. If pressure is greater than 25 psi contact COGCC area engineer.
a.A sample of both the production and bradenhead gas shall be collected and submitted for laboratory analysis of the gas composition and stable isotopes.(only if there is no CICR, Bridge plug etc. downhole. If there is CICR then only Bradenhead) The compositional analysis should include hydrogen, argon, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane (C1), ethane (C2), ethene, propane (nC3), isobutane (iC4), butane (nC4), isopentane (iC5), pentane (nC5), hexanes +, specific gravity and British Thermal Units (BTU).The stable isotope analysis should include delta DC1, delta 13C1, delta 13C2, delta 13C3, delta 13iC4, delta 13nC4, delta 13iC5 (if possible), delta 13nC5 (if possible), and delta 13C of CO2 (if possible). The analytical results shall be submitted to the COGCC via Form 43 (Analytical Sample Submittal Form).
b.Gas sample containers should be filled in accordance with container manufacturer or laboratory recommendations; purging multiple container volumes may not be feasible due to limited gas volumes.
c.If water is encountered in the bradenhead during testing then samples should be collected and submitted for the laboratory analysis of major anions (chloride, carbonate, bicarbonate, and sulfate), cations (sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium) total dissolved solids (TDS), BTEX, DRO, GRO, and dissolved gasses (RSK 175). If there is a limited amount of water available then anions, cations and BTEX should be given first priority. Data from bradenhead water samples shall be submitted to the COGCC via Form 43.
d.Please refer to Appendix A of the COGCC Operator Instructions for Bradenhead Testing and Reporting for more information regarding testing and sampling protocol.
e.The operator shall provide notice to Environmental Supervisor Alex Fischer at alex.fischer@state.co.us or 303-894-2100 X 5138 and Southwest Region Engineer Alicia Duran at alicia.duran@state.co.us or 303-548-7396, a minimum of 72 hours prior to conducting field operations. Bradenhead testing and sample collection (if applicable). If samples are collected, copies of all final laboratory analytical results shall be provided to the COGCC within three (3) months of collecting the samples.
f.Continue to monitor the surface casing pressure throughout the PA
g.Check for gas venting outside the surface casing (use gas monitor or flood the cellar with water and look for bubbles)
5)Pressure test casing.
6)Do not install surface casing shoe plug unless the surface casing pressure is zero. If there is pressure, additional deeper plug(s) will be required to ensure no surface casing pressure.
PA marker
7)Discuss the type of PA marker with the landowner (welded plate or post)
8)The PA marker shall be inscribed with the well’s legal location, well name and number, and API Number.
9)Leave a vent hole in casing/marker to avoid trapping any potential residual pressure in the casing(s)
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| Permit | Form: (06)
402543876
12/02/2020 | Submit “as drilled” GPS data on Subsequent Report of Abandonment. GPS data must meet the requirements of Rule 215. |
| OGLA | Form: (06)
402862855
11/08/2021 | Operator will implement measures to capture, combust, or control emissions to protect health and safety, and to ensure that vapors and odors from well plugging operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public health, welfare and the environment. |
| Permit | Form: (06)
402862855
11/15/2021 | Submit “as drilled” GPS data on Subsequent Report of Abandonment. GPS data must meet the requirements of Rule 216. |
| Engineer | Form: (06)
402862855
12/21/2021 | 1) Provide 48 hour notice of plugging MIRU via electronic Form 42.
2) Operator shall implement measures to control unnecessary and excessive venting and to ensure that vapors and odors from well plugging operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare, health and safety.
3) Properly abandon flowlines as per Rule 1105. Pursuant to Rule 911.a. Closure of Oil and Gas Facilities, Operator will submit Site Investigation and Remediation Workplans via Form 27 for COGCC prior approval before cutting and capping the plugged well, conducting flowline abandonment, and removing production equipment. Pursuant to Rule 1105.f. Abandonment Verification, within 90 days of an operator completing abandonment requirements for a flowline or crude oil transfer line, an operator must submit a Field Operations Notice, Form 42-Abandonment of Flowlines for on-location flowlines, and a Flowline Report, Form 44, for off-location flowlines or crude oil transfer lines.
4) Prior to killing the well, measure the surface casing pressure (Braden Head) and perform a Braden Head test. Report results on a Form 17. If pressure is greater than 25 psi contact COGCC area engineer.
a. A sample of both the production and bradenhead gas shall be collected and submitted for laboratory analysis of the gas composition and stable isotopes.(only if there is no CICR, Bridge plug etc. downhole. If there is CICR then only Bradenhead) The compositional analysis should include hydrogen, argon, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane (C1), ethane (C2), ethene, propane (nC3), isobutane (iC4), butane (nC4), isopentane (iC5), pentane (nC5), hexanes +, specific gravity and British Thermal Units (BTU).The stable isotope analysis should include delta DC1, delta 13C1, delta 13C2, delta 13C3, delta 13iC4, delta 13nC4, delta 13iC5 (if possible), delta 13nC5 (if possible), and delta 13C of CO2 (if possible). The analytical results shall be submitted to the COGCC via Form 43 (Analytical Sample Submittal Form).
b. Gas sample containers should be filled in accordance with container manufacturer or laboratory recommendations; purging multiple container volumes may not be feasible due to limited gas volumes.
c. If water is encountered in the bradenhead during testing then samples should be collected and submitted for the laboratory analysis of major anions (chloride, carbonate, bicarbonate, and sulfate), cations (sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium) total dissolved solids (TDS), BTEX, DRO, GRO, and dissolved gasses (RSK 175). If there is a limited amount of water available then anions, cations and BTEX should be given first priority. Data from bradenhead water samples shall be submitted to the COGCC via Form 43.
d. Please refer to Appendix A of the COGCC Operator Instructions for Bradenhead Testing and Reporting for more information regarding testing and sampling protocol.
e. The operator shall provide notice to Environmental Supervisor Alex Fischer at alex.fischer@state.co.us or 303-894-2100 X 5138 and Southwest Region Engineer Alicia Duran at alicia.duran@state.co.us or 303-548-7396, a minimum of 72 hours prior to conducting field operations. Bradenhead testing and sample collection (if applicable). If samples are collected, copies of all final laboratory analytical results shall be provided to the COGCC within three (3) months of collecting the samples.
f. Continue to monitor the surface casing pressure throughout the PA
g. Check for gas venting outside the surface casing (use gas monitor or flood the cellar with water and look for bubbles)
5) Pressure test casing.
6) Do not install surface casing shoe plug unless the surface casing pressure is zero. If there is pressure, additional deeper plug(s) will be required to ensure no surface casing pressure.
PA marker
7) Discuss the type of PA marker with the landowner (welded plate or post)
8) The PA marker shall be inscribed with the well’s legal location, well name and number, and API Number.
9) Leave a vent hole in casing/marker to avoid trapping any potential residual pressure in the casing(s)
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| OGLA | Form: (06)
404109905
02/28/2025 | Due to proximity to mapped surface water, Operator will review the stormwater program and implement stormwater BMPs and erosion control measures as needed to prevent fine-grained sediment and impacted stormwater runoff from entering surface water. |
| Permit | Form: (06)
404109905
03/04/2025 | Submit “as drilled” GPS data on Subsequent Report of Abandonment. GPS data must meet the requirements of Rule 216. |
| Engineer | Form: (06)
404109905
03/13/2025 | Prior to starting plugging operations a bradenhead test shall be performed if there has not been a reported bradenhead test within the 60 days immediately preceding the start of plugging operations.
1) If, before opening the bradenhead valve, the beginning pressure is greater than 25 psi, sampling is required.
2) If pressure remains at the conclusion of the test, or if any liquids were present during the test, sampling is required. The Form 17 shall be submitted within 10 days of the test. Sampling shall comply with Operator Guidance - Bradenhead Testing and Reporting Instructions. If samples are collected, copies of all final laboratory analytical results shall be provided to the ECMC within three (3) months of collecting the samples.
If there is a need for sampling, contact ECMC engineering for verification of plugging procedure. |
| Engineer | Form: (06)
404109905
03/13/2025 | Operator shall implement measures to control venting, to protect health and safety, and to ensure that vapors and odors from well plugging operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare. |
| Engineer | Form: (06)
404109905
03/13/2025 | 1) Provide electronic Form 42 Notice of MIRU 2 business days ahead of operations and electronic Form 42 Notice of Plugging Operations 48 hours prior to mobilizing for plugging operations. These are two separate notifications, required by Rules 405.e and 405.l.
2) Verify existing cement coverage by CBL - submit to ECMC for verification of plugging orders prior to continuing plugging operations.
3) Prior to placing cement at 1413': verify that all fluid (liquid and gas) migration has been eliminated. If evidence of fluid migration or pressure remains, contact ECMC Engineer for an update to plugging orders.
4) Pump surface casing shoe plug only after isolation has been verified. If surface casing cement is not circulated to surface, shut-in, WOC 4 hours then tag plug – must be at 1313’ or shallower and provide a minimum of 10 sx plug at the surface.
5) Leave at least 100’ of cement in the wellbore for each plug without mechanical isolation.
6) After surface plug and prior to cap, verify isolation by either a 15 minute bubble test or 15 minute optical gas imaging. If there is indication of flow contact ECMC Engineering. Provide a statement on the 6SRA which method was used and what was observed. Retain records of final isolation test for 5 years.
7) With the Form 6 SRA operator must provide written documentation which positively affirms each COA listed above has been addressed. |
| Engineer | Form: (06)
404109905
03/13/2025 | Consistent with Rule 911.a, a Form 27 must be approved prior to cut and cap, conducting flowline abandonment, or removing production equipment. Allow 30 days for Director review of the Form 27; include the Form 27 document number on the Form 44 for offsite flowline abandonment (if applicable) and on the Form 6 Subsequent.
Properly abandon flowlines per Rule 1105. If flowlines will be abandoned in place, include with the Form 27: pressure test results conducted in the prior 12 months as well as identification of any document numbers for a ECMC Spill/Release Report, Form 19, associated with the abandoned line. |
| Engineer | Form: (06)
404394979
10/27/2025 | Consistent with Rule 911.a, a Form 27 must be approved prior to cut and cap, conducting flowline abandonment, or removing production equipment. Allow 30 days for Director review of the Form 27; include the Form 27 document number on the Form 44 for offsite flowline abandonment (if applicable) and on the Form 6 Subsequent.
Properly abandon flowlines per Rule 1105. If flowlines will be abandoned in place, include with the Form 27: pressure test results conducted in the prior 12 months as well as identification of any document numbers for a ECMC Spill/Release Report, Form 19, associated with the abandoned line. |
| Engineer | Form: (06)
404394979
10/27/2025 | 1) Provide electronic Form 42 Notice of MIRU 2 business days ahead of operations and electronic Form 42 Notice of Plugging Operations 48 hours prior to mobilizing for plugging operations. These are two separate notifications, required by Rules 405.e and 405.l.
2) Verify existing cement coverage by CBL - submit to ECMC for verification of plugging orders prior to continuing plugging operations.
3) Prior to placing cement at 1413': verify that all fluid (liquid and gas) migration has been eliminated. If evidence of fluid migration or pressure remains, contact ECMC Engineer for an update to plugging orders.
4) Pump surface casing shoe plug only after isolation has been verified. If surface casing cement is not circulated to surface, shut-in, WOC 4 hours then tag plug – must be at 1313’ or shallower and provide a minimum of 10 sx plug at the surface.
5) Leave at least 100’ of cement in the wellbore for each plug without mechanical isolation.
6) After surface plug and prior to cap, verify isolation by either a 15 minute bubble test or 15 minute optical gas imaging. If there is indication of flow contact ECMC Engineering. Provide a statement on the 6SRA which method was used and what was observed. Retain records of final isolation test for 5 years.
7) With the Form 6 SRA operator must provide written documentation which positively affirms each COA listed above has been addressed. |
| Engineer | Form: (06)
404394979
10/27/2025 | Operator shall implement measures to control venting, to protect health and safety, and to ensure that vapors and odors from well plugging operations do not constitute a nuisance or hazard to public welfare. |
| Engineer | Form: (06)
404394979
10/27/2025 | Prior to starting plugging operations a bradenhead test shall be performed if there has not been a reported bradenhead test within the 60 days immediately preceding the start of plugging operations.
1) If, before opening the bradenhead valve, the beginning pressure is greater than 25 psi, sampling is required.
2) If pressure remains at the conclusion of the test, or if any liquids were present during the test, sampling is required. The Form 17 shall be submitted within 10 days of the test. Sampling shall comply with Operator Guidance - Bradenhead Testing and Reporting Instructions. If samples are collected, copies of all final laboratory analytical results shall be provided to the ECMC within three (3) months of collecting the samples.
If there is a need for sampling, contact ECMC engineering for verification of plugging procedure. |
| OGLA | Form: (06)
404394979
10/30/2025 | Due to proximity to a mapped wetland and surface water, operator will use secondary containment for all tanks and other liquid containers. Operator will implement stormwater BMPs and erosion control measures as needed to prevent sediment and stormwater runoff from entering the wetland and surface water.
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