Other Drilling Requirements
§250.460 — What are the requirements for conducting a well test?
(a) If you intend to conduct a well test, you must include your projected plans for the test with your APD (form BSEE-0123) or in an Application for Permit to Modify (APM) (form BSEE-0124). Your plans must include at least the following information: (1) Estimated flowing and shut-in tubing pressures; |
(2) Estimated flow rates and cumulative volumes; |
(3) Time duration of flow, buildup, and drawdown periods; |
(4) Description and rating of surface and subsurface test equipment; |
(5) Schematic drawing, showing the layout of test equipment; |
(6) Description of safety equipment, including gas detectors and fire-fighting equipment; |
(7) Proposed methods to handle or transport produced fluids; and |
(8) Description of the test procedures. |
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(b) You must give the District Manager at least 24-hours notice before starting a well test. |