| BMP ID: |
8674 |
| Title: |
Best option for eliminating the use of open reserve pits are to use closed-loop pitless drilling systems or downhole disposal. |
| Text: |
"Best options are to eliminate the use of open reserve pits and use closed-loop pitless drilling systems or downhole disposal of drill cuttings." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Minimizing Risk to Migratory Birds in Oil and Gas Facilities |
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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: |
Mr. Pedro 'Pete' Ramirez, Jr.
National Wildlife Refuge System, Wildlife Resources - Energy Program
1201 Oakridge Drive - Suite 320
Fort Collins, CO 80525 United States of America |
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| Categories: |
Wildlife
Water Quality and Pollution
Aquatic and Riparian Values
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| Location: |
Western Region |
| Species: |
• Amphibian
• Antelope, Pronghorn
• Aquatic/Riparian Species
• Bat
• Birds, Migratory
• Birds, other
• Crane, Sandhill
• Crane, Whooping
• Crow
• Deer
• Eagle, Golden
• Falcon
• Goose
• Goshawk, Northern
• Grouse
• Hawk
• Kestrel
• Lizard, Sand Dune
• Mouse, Preble's Meadow Jumping
• Osprey
• Other Animal Species
• Reptile
• Sage grouse
• Sensitive Species
• Shorebirds
• Songbird species
• Tern, Interior Least
• Vulture, Turkey
• Waterfowl
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| General Comments: |
Pitless drilling and closed-loop drilling reduces the amount of drilling waste, recycles drilling fluids, and reduces costs. Pitless drilling can reduce volume of waste by 60 to 70%, conserves water and prevents soil contamination. Care still required with closed-loop systems to prevent ponding of water in the solids disposal trenches. Drilling fluid treatment and reuse will reduce waste and disposal costs and allow for the recovery and reuse of methanol, water, and brine. |
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| Date Entered: |
2014-06-30 10:58 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2014-06-30 11:00 UTC |
