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BMP ID: 10553
Title: Electric motors for artificial lift installations within 1320 feet of distribution
Text: "4.1 Electrification. ​Four Star agrees that with respect to Infill Wells within the Infill Application Area requiring long­term artificial lift, it shall utilize electric motors for all artificial lift installations provided the Well Pad is within 1320 feet of distribution voltage, ​La Plata County Electric Association has sufficient capacity ​and the ability to do so and is not cost prohibitive due to the demands of property owners from whom easements are required, topography or other physical features ​(e.g., ​the presence of a river)."
Source Publication Name: Memorandum of Understanding Between the Board of County Commissioners of La Plata County, Colorado and Four Star Oil and Gas Company, 2009
Citation Section: Article IV: Air Quality
Citation Page: 8
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Production / Operation / Maintenance
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Ms. Kathleen Murphy
La Plata County
1060 E. 2nd Avenue
Durango, Colorado  81301  United States
Phone:     Alt. Phone:
Fax:     E-mail: 
Alternate Contact: Donna Powers
Four Star Oil & Gas Company
11111 South Wilcrest
Houston, Texas  77099
 
Categories: Air Quality and Emissions
Location: Colorado
Species:
Vegetation Types:
• Suburban / urban
General Comments: Local Government - Operator MOU
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
BMP Efficacy:
Date Entered: 2016-05-16 19:19 UTC
Last Updated: 2016-05-16 21:36 UTC