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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
You must submit the supporting information listed in the following table with the form identified in column 1 and for the approval required under this subpart identified in column 2:
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SRI BOEM-0127 (2 copies) |
Reservoir reclassification |
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(a) Maps: |
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(1) Base map with surface, bottomhole, and completion locations with respect to the unit or lease line and the orientation of representative seismic lines or cross-sections |
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(2) Structure maps with penetration point and subsea depth for each well penetrating the reservoirs, highlighting subject wells; reservoir boundaries; and original and current fluid levels |
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(3) Net sand isopach with total net sand penetrated for each well, identified at the penetration point |
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(4) Net hydrocarbon isopach with net feet of pay for each well, identified at the penetration point |
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(b) Seismic data: |
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(1) Representative seismic lines, including strike and dip lines that confirm the structure; indicate polarity |
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(2) Amplitude extraction of seismic horizon, if applicable |
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(c) Logs: |
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(1) Well log sections with tops and bottoms of the reservoir(s) and proposed or existing perforations |
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(2) Structural cross-sections showing the subject well and nearby wells |
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(d) Engineering data: |
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(1) Estimated recoverable reserves for each well completion in the reservoir; total recoverable reserves for each reservoir; method of calculation; reservoir parameters used in volumetric and decline curve analysis |
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(2) Well schematics showing current and proposed conditions |
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(3) The drive mechanism of each reservoir |
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(4) Pressure data, by date, and whether they are estimated or measured |
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(5) Production data and decline curve analysis indicative of the reservoir performance |
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(6) Reservoir simulation with the reservoir parameters used, history matches, and prediction runs (include proposed development scenario) |
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(e) General information: |
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(1) Detailed economic analysis |
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(2) Reservoir name and whether or not it is competitive as defined under § 250.105 |
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(3) Operator name, lessee name(s), block, lease number, royalty rate, and unit number (if applicable) of all relevant leases |
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(4) Geologic overview of project |
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(5) Explanation of why the proposed completion scenario will maximize ultimate recovery |
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(6) List of all wells in subject reservoirs that have ever produced or been used for injection |
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√ Required. |
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* Additional items the Regional Supervisor may request. |
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Note: All maps must be at a standard scale and show lease and unit lines. The Regional Supervisor may waive submittal of some of the required data on a case-by-case basis. |
(f) Depending on the type of approval requested, you must submit the appropriate payment of the service fee(s) listed in § 550.125, according to the instructions in § 550.126.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.550.1167 What information must I submit with forms and for approvals? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-30-mineral-resources/cfr-sect-30-550-1167/
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