BMP ID: |
2341 |
Title: |
Before operating a flowline it must be tested to maximum operating pressure. |
Text: |
"e. Pressure testing of flowlines. (1) Before operating a segment of flowline it shall be tested to maximum anticipated operating pressure. In conducting tests, each operator shall ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect its employees and the general public. The testing may be conducted using well head pressure sources and well bore fluids, including natural gas. Such pressure tests shall be repeated once each calendar year to maximum anticipated operating pressure, and operators shall maintain records of such testing for Commission inspection for at least three (3) years." |
Source Publication Name: |
Recommendations for Development of Oil and Gas Resources within Crucial and Important Wildlife Habitats |
Citation Section: |
1101. INSTALLATION AND RECLAMATION |
Citation Page: |
1101(e)(1) |
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Usage Type: |
Required |
Timing: |
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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Oil / Gas Field: |
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Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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Primary Contact: |
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Main Office 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, Colorado 80203 United States |
Phone: | (303) 894-2100 |
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Alt. Phone: | (303) 888-1101 |
Fax: | (303) 894-2109 |
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Categories: |
Other
Human Health and Safety
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Location: |
Colorado |
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General Comments: |
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Date Entered: |
2009-02-17 10:55 UTC |
Last Updated: |
2010-09-13 07:57 UTC |