§ 250.203 - Where can wells be located under an EP, DPP, or DOCD?  


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  • 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.