Planning

On a monthly basis the Drilling Contractor shall be provided with a list of proposed new locations. This list is initiated by Drilling Manager and includes buffer locations to allow for operational flexibility. The Construction Contractor shall plan for:

  • access tracks
  • cellar construction
  • location conductor
  • water supply.

Preparation

Access Tracks

Preparation of access tracks includes the:

 

  • construction of access tracks to the location
  • preparation and levelling of site to accommodate all drilling/workover equipment including auxiliary services
  • spraying water/crude oil on access and location.

Cellar Construction

Preparation of a cellar includes:

  • excavation and construction of a well cellar to Company specifications.

Location Conductor

Preparation of a location conductor includes:

  • drilling, setting 20in or 30in conductor (40 ft) and cementing in place.

Water Supply

Preparation of a water supply includes:

  • drilling two water wells to a maximum of 300 ft on each new location
  • testing water wells with electrical submersible pump to access deliverability.