BMP ID: |
249 |
Title: |
Maximize use of directional drilling. |
Text: |
"Maximize the use of directional drilling, based upon the best available technology." |
Source Publication Name: |
Wildlife Management Guidelines for Oil and Gas Development |
Citation Section: |
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Citation Page: |
1 |
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Usage Type: |
Recommended |
Timing: |
• Drilling
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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: |
Bob Elderkin Colorado Mule Deer Association P.O Box 2104 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 United States |
Phone: | (970) 241 9556 |
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Alternate Contact: |
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Categories: |
Land Surface Disturbance
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Location: |
Colorado |
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General Comments: |
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Cost-Benefit Analysis: |
"Directional drilling provides many opportunities to reduce other costs. Examples include: busing or van transportation of crew will be facilitated, and truck traffic will be greatly reduced along with required dust suppression. There is no administrative downtime for the rig while on the location. As soon as the well pressure falls below pipeline pressure, a compressor station is required to move the gas. Thus the number of required compressor stations are reduced. It becomes feasible to pipe drilling water to the pad, water re-use systems can be installed. Computer operations can be more efficiently installed, reducing the number of operators and onsite visits that are required." |
BMP Efficacy: |
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Date Entered: |
2009-02-04 13:16 UTC |
Last Updated: |
2011-07-17 13:02 UTC |