43 C.F.R. § 3261.13 What is a drilling program?

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior

A drilling program describes all the operational aspects of your proposal to drill, complete and test a well. Send us:

(a) A detailed description of the equipment, materials, and procedures you will use;

(b) The proposed/anticipated depth of the well;

(1) The proposed bottom hole location and distances from the nearest section or tract lines;

(2) The kick-off point;

(3) The direction of deviation;

(4) The angle of build-up and maximum angle; and

(5) Plan and cross section maps indicating the surface and bottom hole locations;

(d) The casing and cementing program;

(e) The circulation media (mud, air, foam, etc.);

(f) A description of the logs that you will run;

(g) A description and diagram of the blowout prevention equipment you will use during each phase of drilling;

(h) The expected depth and thickness of fresh water zones;

(i) Anticipated lost circulation zones;

(j) Anticipated reservoir temperature and pressure;

(k) Anticipated temperature gradient in the area;

(l) A plat certified by a licensed surveyor showing the surveyed surface location and distances from the nearest section or tract lines;

(m) Procedures and durations of well testing; and

(n) Any other information we may require.

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