University of Colorado at Boulder
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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:
Citation Page: 1
Supplemental Documents:  
Usage Type: Recommended
Timing: • Drilling
Oil / Gas Field:  
Surface Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Mineral Ownership: • Federal
• State
• Private
Primary Contact: Bob Elderkin
Colorado Mule Deer Association
P.O Box 2104
Grand Junction, Colorado  81501  United States
Phone:(970) 241 9556     Alt. Phone:
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Categories: Land Surface Disturbance
Location: Colorado
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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."
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Date Entered: 2009-02-04 13:16 UTC
Last Updated: 2011-07-17 13:02 UTC