30 C.F.R. § 250.203 Where can wells be located under an EP, DPP, or DOCD?
Title 30 - Mineral Resources
The Regional Supervisor reviews and approves proposed well location and spacing under an EP, DPP, or DOCD. In deciding whether to approve a proposed well location and spacing, the Regional Supervisor will consider factors including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Protecting correlative rights; (b) Protecting Federal royalty interests; (c) Recovering optimum resources; (d) Number of wells that can be economically drilled for proper reservoir management; (e) Location of drilling units and platforms; (f) Extent and thickness of the reservoir; (g) Geologic and other reservoir characteristics; (h) Minimizing environmental risk; (i) Preventing unreasonable interference with other uses of the OCS; and (j) Drilling of unnecessary wells.
Title 30: Mineral Resources
PART 250—OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
Subpart B—Plans and Information
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§ 250.203 Where can wells be located under an EP, DPP, or DOCD?
