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BMP ID: 2484
Title: BOPE testing for high density area drilling operations.
Text: "B. BOPE testing for high density area drilling operations. Upon initial rig-up and at least once every thirty (30) days during drilling operations thereafter, pressure testing of the casing string and each component of the blowout prevention equipment including flange connections shall be performed to seventy percent (70%) of working pressure or seventy percent (70%) of the internal yield of casing, whichever is less. Pressure testing shall be conducted and the documented results shall be retained by the operator for inspection by the Director for a period of one (1) year. Activation of the pipe rams for function testing shall be conducted on a daily basis when practicable."
Source Publication Name: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, Final Draft Rules 11 07 08
Citation Section: 603. DRILLING AND WELL SERVICING OPERATIONS AND HIGH DENSITY AREA RULES
Citation Page: 603(e)(4)(B)
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Usage Type: Required
Timing: • Drilling
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Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
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Categories: Other
Land Surface Disturbance
Location: Colorado
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Date Entered: 2009-02-25 12:36 UTC
Last Updated: 2009-02-25 12:36 UTC