| BMP ID: |
4311 |
| Title: |
Drill and complete multiple wells from a single pad |
| Text: |
2007 BLM BMP Award to Williams: "... for its design and introduction of a rig in the Colorado's Piceance Basin allows it to drill and complete 22 natural gas wells on a single pad." |
| Source Publication Name: |
BLM 2007 Best Management Practices Awards |
| Citation Section: |
Integration of New Technologies to Reduce the Environmental Footprint of Development, Williams Exploration and Production Co. |
| Citation Page: |
1 |
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| Usage Type: |
Required |
| Timing: |
• Drilling
• Production / Operation / Maintenance
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
Piceance Basin (UINTA-PICEANCE) |
| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
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| Primary Contact: |
Mr. Matt Spangler
BLM- Department of Interior |
| Phone: | 202-452-5130 |
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| Categories: |
Wildlife
Other
Noise
Community
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| Location: |
Colorado |
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| General Comments: |
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| BMP Efficacy: |
Use of the rig enables Williams to shorten its production cycle, minimize impacts to wildlife and noise disturbances, and reduce truck traffic. This BMP received a BLM award in 2007. |
| Date Entered: |
2009-03-26 13:22 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2011-06-27 10:29 UTC |
