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| Well ID: 37-111-20271 | Loading map...
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| Country: United States | |
| State: Pennsylvania | |
| County: Somerset | |
| Municipality: Southampton Township | |
| Operator Name: SAMSON RES CO | |
| Well Pad ID: 147497 | |
| Farm/Lease Name: TROUTMAN 1 | |
| License Status: PLUGGED & ABANDONED | |
| Spud Date: 2009-05-07 | |
| Permit Date: 2009-03-26 | |
| Well Type: GAS | |
| Unconventional Well: Y | |
| Configuration: Vertical Well | |
| Conservation: Yes | |
| Latitude: 39.754734 | |
| Longitude: -78.842189 |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2009-03-26 | New Permit Application |
| 2009-05-07 | Performed Spud Operation |
| 2009-06-22 | Drilling Completion |
| 2009-08-16 | Perforation |
| 2009-10-20 | NEWLY DRILLED |
| 2011-06-22 | PARTIALLY PLUGGED |
| 2016-06-28 | FULLY PLUGGED |
For data sources see[4]
| Period | Operator Name | Gas Quantity (mcf) | Gas Production Days | Oil Quantity (bbl) | Oil Production Days | Water Quantity (bbl) | Water Production Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SAMSON RES CO | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2010 | SAMSON RES CO | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
For data sources see[5]
| Period | Operator | Waste Type | Quantity | Disposal Method | Waste Facility ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SAMSON RES CO | Fracing Fluid Waste | 979.76 Bbl | CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE | PA0101508 |
| 2010 | SAMSON RES CO | Drilling Fluid Waste | 173.81 Bbl | PUBLIC SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT | PA0026034 |
| 2010 | SAMSON RES CO | Drilling Fluid Waste | 438.10 Bbl | CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE | PA0101508 |
| 2010 | SAMSON RES CO | Fracing Fluid Waste | 3,479.76 Bbl | PUBLIC SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT | PA0026034 |
For data sources see[6]
| Inspection ID | Inspection Category | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Result | Inspection Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1782055 | Primary Facility | 2009-04-01 | Drilling/Alteration | No Violations Noted | E&S plan and site sign on-site, preparation of site for drilling operation, E&S ok. |
| 1799268 | Primary Facility | 2009-05-13 | Drilling/Alteration | No Violations Noted | MARCELLUS/drilling/E&S ok/ID&pit ok |
| 1800158 | Primary Facility | 2009-05-26 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | Well site is in active drilling status at the time of the inspection. The pit liner is embedded properly and the water level is within the freeboard requirements. There are no signs of erosion and sedimentation on well site or access road. The operator should continue to monitor the filter socks to ensure that they are continuing to function, until final restoration activites are completed. This is a MARCELLUS WELL. |
| 1821143 | Primary Facility | 2009-08-13 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | The well site has a series of CO2 tanks on site in preparation for a gas frac. There are no signs on erosion and sedimentation on the access road and well site at the time of the inspection. Drilling is complete. |
| 1822462 | Primary Facility | 2009-08-17 | Drilling/Alteration | No Violations Noted | DEP inspected well sign, E&S plan and access road to well head. Met Samson representative, Charlie Howard. Subcontractor, BJ was at the site performing set up of the CO2 frac. Multiple tanker trucks of CO2 and Nitrogen along with pump trucks were on-site. Barriers were aligned in an acceptable manner. No Freeboard issue with the pit and Frac water pit was built. Confirmed frac time of 8/18/09 at 7:00 hrs and departed site. |
| 1822471 | Primary Facility | 2009-08-17 | Drilling/Alteration | No Violations Noted | DEP personnel, Paul Wyrwas, Herb Karlinsey, Chad Eisenman, and April Wieland. DEP inspected well sign, E&S plan and access road to well head. No Freeboard issues with both pits and pits are aligned with 30 mil plastic. Samson representatives, Charlie Howard and Steve Trujillo. Subcontractor, BJ was at the site to perform the CO2 frac. Multiple tanker trucks of CO2 and Nitrogen along with pump trucks were on-site. Safety meeting was held on-site prior to frac. Test lasted for approximate 30 minutes for nearly 6000 psi before mechanical failure occurred. BJ and Samson were going to attempt a second CO2 frac once the well was purged. |
| 1828962 | Primary Facility | 2009-09-09 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | The freshwater pit onsite has been relined and was being refilled with water trucks at the time of inspection. The pit is within freeboard requirements and has no sign of leaks at the time of inspection. The waste pit is still present and containing waste water and cuttings. No E&S issues on-site. |
| 1884380 | Primary Facility | 2010-05-12 | Site Restoration | Violation(s) Noted | At the time of inspection, the well was drilled. Proper signage and E&S plan onsite. Dept received restoration report Feb 2010. Pits were removed and were partially reseeded. Well pad was rocked, but site had not been entirely seeded and mulched; therefore, 70% vegetative growth was not observed. Operator failed to restore well site within nine months of completion date June 22, 2009 and a violation will be issued. Temporary bmp¿s (filter sox¿s) were still in place and functioning. No accelerated E&S issues were observed at the time of inspection. |
| 1915378 | Primary Facility | 2010-09-02 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | Inspection was conducted to ensure site restoration. Pad in place; no production equipment installed yet; perimeter BMP¿s still in place and functioning adequately; site revegetated with minimum 70% vegetative cover. Access road gated, maintained and no E&S problems noted. |
| 1965626 | Primary Facility | 2011-04-14 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | Well actively being plugged. Access road appears stable. All pits have been removed, areas seeded mulched with >70% vegetative growth. Temporary bmp¿s in place functioning, operator may remove upon final, permanent restoration, which under regulation is to be established within nine months from the completion of plugging. No accelerated erosion or sedimentation issues noted on site or access road. Spoke with Tom, of Samson Resources, who stated plans have not yet been decided on how the site will be restored, department reiterated that according to regs >70% uniform perennial vegetative cover or other permanent stabilization measures that are capable of resisting erosion are required for permanent restoration. Operator has plans to utilize an erected monument, which is ok by department. Any agreements on specific restoration plans, are handled between operator and land owner and are considered to be part of lease agreement and are not handled by the department. Follow up inspection will be conducted to ensure permanent restoration. |
| 1986408 | Primary Facility | 2011-06-30 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | Site visit was conducted to discuss restoration activities. Bobby Pugh represented Samson Resources. |
| 1996483 | Primary Facility | 2011-08-04 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | Site visit was requested by land owner Leroy Troutman. PA DEP O&G Inspector Paul Wyeras was also present. |
| 1997391 | Primary Facility | 2011-08-04 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | DEP (Mark Maestera and Paul Wyrwas) met with Mr. Troutman and discuss the site restoration and well monument. DEP confirmed that the monument was completed as per regulation. The site has been restored under 78 regulations and the slope of the site pad can not be regraded due to stabilization of vegation and concern of disturbing the structural integrity of the abandoned gas well. |
| 2434667 | Primary Facility | 2015-12-08 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | Unconventional single well site.Department records indicate well was plugged on 4-15-2011 and restoration report was received on 9-29-2011. |
| Inspection ID | Violation ID | Violation Date | Date Resolved | Violation Code | Violation Type | Violation Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884380 | 587018 | 05/12/2010 | 2010-05-12 | 206REST - Failure to restore site w/in 9 months of completion of drilling or plugging | Environmental Health & Safety |
| Violation ID | Penalty ID | Penalty Code | Penalty Status | Penalty Date | Enforcement Date | Penalty Amount | Amount Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 587018 | 257704 | NOV - Notice of Violation | Comply/Closed | 2010-09-02 | |||
| 587018 | 263945 | CACP - Consent Assessment of Civil Penalty | Comply/Closed | 2010-11-03 | 2010-11-03 | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 |
For data sources see[7]