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| Country: United States | |
| State: Pennsylvania | |
| County: Washington | |
| Municipality: Somerset Township | |
| Operator Name: RICE DRILLING B LLC | |
| Well Pad ID: 153096 | |
| Farm/Lease Name: BABY BEAR | |
| License Status: | |
| Spud Date: | |
| Permit Date: 2016-01-29 | |
| Well Type: GAS | |
| Unconventional Well: Y | |
| Configuration: Horizontal Well | |
| Conservation: Yes | |
| Latitude: 40.148403 | |
| Longitude: -80.021664 |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2016-01-29 | New Permit Application |
| 2016-03-10 | Performed Spud Operation |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | 2,789,293.42 | 228 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | 2,804,902.00 | 365 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2019 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | 1,739,853.00 | 365 | 0.00 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
For data sources see[5]
| Period | Operator | Waste Type | Quantity | Disposal Method | Waste Facility ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Other Oil & Gas Wastes | 99.80 Bbl | REUSE OTHER THAN ROAD SPREADING | |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Drilling Fluid Waste | 114.03 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROC FAC (GENERAL PERMIT) | WMGR123SW005 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Other Oil & Gas Wastes | 92.24 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW005 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Drill Cuttings | 536.56 Tons | LANDFILL | 100620 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 30.40 Bbl | CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE | WMGR123SW019 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 466.15 Bbl | REUSE OTHER THAN ROAD SPREADING | |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Drilling Fluid Waste | 690.00 Bbl | CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE | WMGR123SW019 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Waste Water Treatment Sludge | 1.13 Tons | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | 2014-541 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Drill Cuttings | 60.18 Tons | LANDFILL | 100172 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Drill Cuttings | 569.29 Tons | LANDFILL | 100663 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 39.33 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROC FAC (GENERAL PERMIT) | WMGR123SW005 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Servicing Fluid | 3.99 Tons | LANDFILL | 100172 |
| 2016 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Synthetic Liner Materials | 9.43 Tons | LANDFILL | 100663 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 404.00 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW001 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 106.00 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 73.11 Tons | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | 2014-541 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Soil Contaminated by Oil & Gas Related Spills | 0.56 Tons | LANDFILL | CID # 28726 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Synthetic Liner Materials | 12.98 Tons | LANDFILL | 100663 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Filter Socks | 0.35 Tons | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | 301280 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 28.00 Bbl | REUSE AT A WELL PAD OUTSIDE PENNSYLVANIA | |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Other Oil & Gas Wastes | 1,951.32 Bbl | REUSE (AT WELL PAD) | |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 6,714.54 Bbl | REUSE (AT WELL PAD) | |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 60.35 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | ODNR 2014-4 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Drilling Fluid Waste | 167.95 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW005 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 43.18 Bbl | INJECTION DISPOSAL WELL | 34-059-24202 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Other Oil & Gas Wastes | 298.90 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW005 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 22.00 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123NW009 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 10.83 Tons | RESIDUAL WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY | 101532 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 4,125.53 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW005 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 31.81 Bbl | CENTRALIZED TREATMENT PLANT FOR RECYCLE | ORDER 2016-415 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 3,127.55 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW019 |
| 2017 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Soil Contaminated by Oil | 0.56 Tons | LANDFILL | CID # 28726 |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 1.33 Tons | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | 2014-541 |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 1,143.15 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW005 |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Other Oil & Gas Wastes | 5.29 Tons | LANDFILL | 100663 |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Synthetic Liner Materials | 0.76 Tons | LANDFILL | 100419 |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 52.27 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW019 |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 616.91 Bbl | REUSE AT A WELL PAD OUTSIDE PENNSYLVANIA | |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 40.36 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123NW009 |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Other Oil & Gas Wastes | 196.00 Bbl | REUSE (AT WELL PAD) | |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Synthetic Liner Materials | 3.69 Tons | LANDFILL | 100277 |
| 2018 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 1,083.40 Bbl | REUSE (AT WELL PAD) | |
| 2019 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 20.24 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW005 |
| 2019 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 103.26 Bbl | SURFACE IMPOUNDMENT | 95-7-37312-19 |
| 2019 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Other Oil & Gas Wastes | 127.00 Bbl | REUSE (AT WELL PAD) | |
| 2019 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 1,526.30 Bbl | REUSE (AT WELL PAD) | |
| 2019 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 60.03 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123SW010 |
| 2019 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Other Oil & Gas Wastes | 22.00 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123NW011 |
| 2019 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 431.81 Bbl | RESIDUAL WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY | WMGR123NW011 |
| 2019 | RICE DRILLING B LLC | Produced Fluid | 48.12 Bbl | REUSE AT A WELL PAD OUTSIDE PENNSYLVANIA |
For data sources see[6]
| Inspection ID | Inspection Category | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Result | Inspection Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2463614 | Primary Facility | 2016-03-09 | Preoperation Inspection | No Violations Noted | On 3/9/16, I performed a pre-operation inspection at the Baby Bear site in response to an operator request for a pre-op and made the following observations:
•Stacked CFS near coordinates N40°08’42.37” W80°01’27.94” was improperly constructed with all ends butting together at the same location. This is a violation of 25 Pa. Code § 102.11(a)(1), 25 Pa. Code § 78.53, 25 Pa. Code § 102.5(m)(4). •Multiple pad and access road drains were extended and modified directing flow into a non-permitted constructed rock lined channel leading to the northern wet pond. The operator requested red line change approval at the time of inspection. This is a violation of 25 Pa. Code § 102.5(m)(4) conditions 6e, 6f, & 16a. •The operator constructed unlined temporary channels diverting and moving water from one section of CFS to another in two separate locations below the western side of the pad. This is a violation of 25 Pa. Code § 102.11(a)(1), 25 Pa. Code § 78.53, and 25 Pa. Code§ 102.5(m)(4) conditions 6e, 6f, 8e, & 16a. - |
| 2464504 | Primary Facility | 2016-03-14 | Drilling/Alteration | No Violations Noted | Butch’s Rat Hole Service auger rig
Drilled a 36” wellbore and set 26” conductor casing at 40 ft. on 3/11/16. |
| 2468445 | Primary Facility | 2016-02-28 | Follow-up Inspection | No Violations Noted | |
| 2469935 | Primary Facility | 2016-03-30 | Drilling/Alteration | No Violations Noted | Falcon Drilling Rig #23
Moved onto this well on 3/18/16 and resumed drilling at 40 ft. The 20” casing was set at 251 ft. on 3/19/16 and cemented to surface with 19 bbls returned. The 13 3/8” casing was set at 404 ft. on 3/20/16 and cemented to surface with 5 bbls returned. Coal was found from 347 ft. to 353 ft. A basket was set at 325 ft. KOP was at 2208 ft. The 9 5/8” casing was set at 2095 ft. on 3/23/16 and cemented to surface with 30 bbls returned. TD was at 6745 ft. on 3/26/16. |
| 2492511 | Primary Facility | 2016-06-08 | Drilling/Alteration | No Violations Noted | Patterson-UTI Drilling Rig #349
Moved onto this well on 6/5/16 and resumed drilling at 6758 ft. KB. KOP from tangent was at 6878 ft. MD (6869 ft. TVD). EOB on the curve was at 8084 ft. MD (7568 ft. TVD). Currently at 14,345 ft. MD and drilling ahead. |
| 2494003 | Primary Facility | 2016-06-17 | Drilling/Alteration | No Violations Noted | Patterson-UTI Drilling Rig #349
TD was at 16,455 ft. MD (7634.60 ft. TVD) on 6/9/16. The 5 ½” casing was set at 16,435 ft. and cemented to surface with 29 bbls returned. |
| 2495161 | Primary Facility | 2016-03-11 | Follow-up Inspection | No Violations Noted | On 3/11/16, I performed a follow up inspection at the Baby Bear site with regards to issues noted in the 3/9/16 inspection (eFACTS ID: 2463605) and made the following observations:
•Issues with improperly implemented CFS barriers were corrected. •Collapsed and damaged containment on chemical containers near the site entrance were corrected. •The rock lined channel system connecting pad and access road drains had not been remediated at the time of inspection. Outstanding violation, no new violation. •An auger was present on site and being used to dig cellars at the time of inspection. |
| 2501975 | Primary Facility | 2016-03-17 | Follow-up Inspection | No Violations Noted | On 3/17/16, I performed a follow up inspection at the Baby Bear site in response to an NOV from 3/9/16 (eFACTS ID: 2463605) and made the following observations:
•The rock lined channel system connecting the pad and access road drains had not been remediated at the time of inspection. Outstanding violation, no new violation. •An area where the CFS appeared to be separating was found near coordinates N40°08’42.276; W80°01’27.74” (near the site entrance along the access road). •Water was observed to be pooling in a depression where the site CFS is nearest the road north-west of the site entrance. •The cut slope on the back of the site was noted to have a nearly vertical grade contrasting with site plans. This slope was also noted to be unstabilized. No violation. Remediation recommended. |
| 2502839 | Primary Facility | 2016-03-31 | Follow-up Inspection | No Violations Noted | On 3/31/16, I performed a follow-up inspection at the Baby Bear site in response to concerns voiced by DEP Oil & Gas inspector John Rushin and an NOV from 3/9/16 (eFACTS ID: 2463605) and made the following observations:
•While other issues noted in the 3/9 NOV for this site had been remediated the rock lined collection channels leading to wet pond 2 had not been removed or visibly altered at the time of inspection. •Met with Rice representative Jonathon Davis at the site to discuss potential environmental and safety hazards of a near vertical cut slope above the pad. •Many areas of the site did not have temporary stabilization at the time of inspection. No violations; requirements for stabilization were communicated to the operator at the time of inspection. •Wells were being drilled at the time of inspection. |
| 2503496 | Primary Facility | 2016-07-01 | Compliance Evaluation | No Violations Noted | On7/1/16, I performed a compliance evaluation inspection at the Baby Bear site in response to an NOV from 3/9/16 (eFACTS ID: 2463605) and made the following observations:
•The rock lined channel system noted in the 3/9/16 NOV had been removed. -It is noted that a shallow erosion channel remained with a few associated sections of silt fence having been added. Remediation of this erosion channel is strongly recommended. •Roads leading to the site sediment traps permitted in site PCSM plans have been implemented. •The cut slope east of (above) the pad remains extremely steep, contrary to the site permit, unsecured, and largely unstabilized. No violation at this time. -Discussion with the operator on 7/21/16 indicated that a modification has been submitted to alter the permitted contour of the high wall. •General site stabilization is greatly improved though some areas appear to be negatively affected by dry conditions. •Drilling was continuing on site at the time of inspection. |
| 2537238 | Primary Facility | 2016-10-26 | Complaint Inspection | No Violations Noted | On 10/26/16, I performed a complaint response inspection related to the Baby Bear well site in response to complaint ID 323280 and collected samples for 0946 analysis. |
| 2540986 | Primary Facility | 2016-07-21 | Follow-up Inspection | No Violations Noted | On 7/21/16, I performed a follow up inspection at the Baby Bear site accompanied by Rice’s Jonathon Davis in response to ongoing situations at the site noted in multiple prior inspections and made the following observations:
•The high wall east of the pad remained at the time of inspection. The operator reported that the sheer cut resulted from issues with unforeseen bedrock outcropping as well as issues with utility line placements after the site surveying was conducted. A major modification to the site plans was submitted per the operator on 11/11/16. No violation. •Additional safety fencing was requested around the vertical portion of the high wall east of the pad to reduce the safety hazard. No violation. •The crease in the hillside below the southern end of the pad between the cut slope of the pad and the access road slope had a significant erosion channel forming due to large amounts of water being produced from pad and keyway drains in the area. The flow was previously directed into an unpermitte |
| 2541011 | Primary Facility | 2016-07-29 | Follow-up Inspection | No Violations Noted | On 7/29/16, I performed a follow up inspection for the Baby Bear Site accompanied by Rice’s Michael Gatskie and Carey Bell in response to an operator request to review potential minor modifications and made the following observations:
•A request to implement a change of gradient in the area between the southern end of the pad and the access road to better reflect the permitted land contour as well as implementing a series of check dams to encourage sheet flow and prevent erosion damage from excess water in accordance with the sites permits was approved as a minor modification and added to site plans as a red line change. •An additional minor modification to the course of the pipeline’s path to reduce disturbance with no change to site contours within the well site LOD was approved and marked on site plans as a red line change. |
| 2569213 | Primary Facility | 2016-11-17 | Administrative/File Review | No Violations Noted | On 11/17/16, I performed an administrative inspection related to the Baby Bear well site in response to complain ID: 323280 and made the following observations:
•WQS Supervisor John Carson and I reviewed the laboratory results for the samples taken 10/26/16 as well as other situational information and found that water chemistry parameters while high in multiple parameters do not conclusively indicate oil and gas impact. |
| 2730923 | Primary Facility | 2018-05-16 | Routine/Partial Inspection | No Violations Noted | On 5/16/18 a routine partial inspection of the Baby Bear well site was conducted in response for an operator request for review of a minor modification to the site. The following was observed:
>>A landowner requested site modification to allow access to a field for agricultural use. The operator requested approval for a modification consisting of adding an access road shortly before the pad using pipe and rock fill to bridge the roadside culvert at its high point and allow access to the field up gradient of the primary site access road. >>The modification was noted in site plans and approved at the time of inspection. Construction is expected to be completed the following week. |
| 2747873 | Primary Facility | 2018-07-02 | Routine/Complete Inspection | No Violations Noted | This well has been completed and is producing. Wells and site appear to be well maintained. |
For data sources see[7]