| Engineer | Form: (06)
401969283
04/23/2019 | 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 COGCC within three (3) months of collecting the samples.
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| Engineer | Form: (06)
401969283
04/23/2019 | 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.
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| Engineer | Form: (06)
401969283
04/23/2019 | 1) Provide 48 hour notice of plugging MIRU via electronic Form 42.
2) Properly abandon flowlines per Rule 1105. File electronic Form 42 once abandonment of on-location flowlines complete. Within 30 days of an operator completing abandonment requirements for an off-location flowline or crude oil transfer line the operator must submit a Flowline Report, Form 44.
3) Please submit gyro survey data with Form 6 Subsequent Report of Abandonment.
4) After pumping squeeze, shut down and shut well in at minimum 8 hours; verify gas migration has been eliminated. If evidence of gas migration or pressure remains contact COGCC Engineer for an update to plugging orders. |
| Engineer | Form: (04)
402307300
04/29/2020 | 1. Operator shall 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. Prior to starting bradenhead mitigation, if a sample has not been collected within the last twelve months collect bradenhead and production gas samples for laboratory analysis. Sampling shall comply with Operator Guidance - Bradenhead Testing and Reporting Instructions, Appendix A: Liquid and Gas Sampling. Copies of all final laboratory analytical results shall be provided to the COGCC within three months of collecting the samples.
3. Operator shall implement measures to get an initial estimate of the gas flow rate and/or volume from the bradenhead. During the shut-in period record pressure data to adequately characterize the build-up.
4. This mitigation plan may be used for six consecutive months from the approved sundry date. At the conclusion of the six months, conduct a new bradenhead test and submit the Form 17 within ten days of the test and submit a Form 4 Sundry that summarizes current well condition. The sundry should include details of the future plans and the flow rate information and pressure data. |
| Engineer | Form: (04)
402514875
11/24/2020 | With next year’s sundry provide a more specific plan forward.
EG. Kerr McGee is working through a large backlog of PA work. Based on budgeting, Bonanza Creek currently plans to plug a total of AAA wells in in 2020, and BBB wells in 2021. Thus far, Bonanza Creek has plugged CCC wells in 2020 and is on track to meet our annual target. Currently, this well is planned to be plugged in 2021.
This type of comment demonstrates that Kerr McGee has a concrete plan forward and that said plan is being acted upon. Furthermore, this doesn't require an overly specific timeline for each well (which we understand is challenging to plan).
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| Engineer | Form: (04)
402514875
11/24/2020 | This approval is good for one year and a new application must be made before 10/20/21. Updates for the planned utilization of the well should be included with the application. |
| Engineer | Form: (04)
402569134
01/25/2021 | 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. Well to be plugged no later than 12/31/2021. Pressure is to be managed and mitigated until plugging is complete. Summary of well monitoring and mitigation will be submitted on a Form 4 Sundry within 30 days of the well being plugged and abandoned but no later than 12/31/2021. The sundry should include monthly pressure monitoring data, flow rate information, sample analysis interpretation, and bradenhead test description.
3. Shut in bradenhead pressure shall not exceed 50 psig.
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| Engineer | Form: (06)
402609882
03/18/2021 | 1) Provide 2 business day notice of plugging MIRU via electronic Form 42.
2) After placing plug at 1500’ assure that all fluid migration has been eliminated by monitoring the well for a minimum of 8 hours before proceeding to the next plug. If at any time after placing this plug there is evidence of pressure or of fluid migration, contact COGCC engineering before continuing operations.
3) Prior to placing the 820’ plug: verify that all fluid migration (liquid or gas) has been eliminated. If evidence of fluid migration or pressure remains, contact COGCC Engineer for an update to plugging orders.
4) After isolation has been verified, pump plug and displace. If cement is not circulated to surface, shut-in, WOC 4 hours then tag plug – must be at 667’ or shallower and provide at least 10 sx plug at the surface.
5) Leave at least 100’ of cement in the wellbore for each plug.
6) 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.
7) With the Form 6 SRA operator must provide written documentation which positively affirms each COA has been addressed.
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| Engineer | Form: (06)
402609882
03/18/2021 | 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 COGCC within three (3) months of collecting the samples.
If there is a need for sampling, contact COGCC engineering for verification of plugging procedure.
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| Engineer | Form: (06)
402609882
03/18/2021 | 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)
402609882
03/18/2021 | In accordance with the Notice to Operators (NTO): Timing for COGCC Forms adopted on 05/01/2020, this Form 6 Notice of Intent to Abandon is valid for 12 months from the date of approval expiring on 03/18/2022. This NTO does not alter the deadlines for submission of, or compliance with any other Commission rule or Form. |