The Texas W-14 form, issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas Oil and Gas Division, is a critical document for operators looking to dispose of oil and gas waste by injection into formations that are not productive of oil and gas. This comprehensive application encompasses a wide array of information critical to the approval process, including operator details, well specifics such as depth, casing, and cementing data, and the technical aspects of the disposal plan—ranging from injection intervals to the type of fluid to be disposed of. Moreover, the form demands details regarding the proximity to freshwater zones and whether the disposal site is within two miles of any oil and gas productive zone, addressing environmental and safety concerns. The form also necessitates a certificate of accuracy from the applicant, along with a non-refundable fee, and stipulates a series of procedural requirements for submitting supplemental information to support the application. These requirements include obtaining a letter from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), preparing maps and lists of nearby wells, and notifying affected persons, which collectively ensure a thorough review and consideration of the potential impact on surrounding environments and communities. This multifaceted process underscores the importance of precision and compliance in disposing of oil and gas waste responsibly.
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Form Name | Texas Form W 14 |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | UIC, tx, RRC, TEXAS |
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
OIL AND GAS DIVISION
Form
05/2004
APPLICATION TO DISPOSE OF OIL AND GAS WASTE BY INJECTION
INTO A FORMATION NOT PRODUCTIVE OF OIL AND GAS
1 .Operator Name ______________________________________________________________ 2. Operator
3. Operator Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. County ____________________________________________________________________ |
5. RRC District No. ________________________ |
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6. Field Name _________________________________________________________________ |
7. Field Number ____________________________ |
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8. Lease Name ________________________________________________________________ |
9. Lease/Gas ID No. _________________________ |
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Well is ______ miles in a ________ direction from __________________________ (center of nearest town). |
11. No. acres in lease _______ |
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Legal description of location including distance and direction from survey lines___________________________________________________ |
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Latitude/Longitude, if known (Optional) |
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Lat. ____________________________ Long. __________________________________ |
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New Permit: |
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No |
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If no, amendment of Permit No. __________________ UIC# _________________________ |
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Reason for amendment: |
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Commercial |
Other (explain) _____________________ |
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16.Well No. |
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17.API |
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18.Date Drilled |
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19.Total Depth |
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20.Plug Date, if |
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Casing |
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Size |
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Setting |
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Hole Size |
Casing |
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Cement |
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Cement |
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Top of |
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Top Determined by |
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Depths |
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Weight |
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cement |
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Surface |
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Intermediate |
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Long String |
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24 .Liner |
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25. |
Other |
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26. |
Depth to base of Deepest Freshwater Zone ___________________ |
27.Multiple completion? |
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Multistage cement? |
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No |
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If yes, DV Tool Depth: ________ft. |
No. Sacks: ________Top of Cement: _________ |
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Bridge Plug Depth: ________ ft. |
30. Injection Tubing |
Size: _____ in. and Depth ______ ft. |
31. Packer Depth: ________ft. |
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Cement Squeeze Operations (List all giving interval and number of sacks of cement and cement top and whether Proposed or Complete.): |
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Injection Interval from __________ to _________ ft. |
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34. Name of Disposal Formation _______________________________ |
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Any Oil and Gas Productive Zone within two miles? Yes |
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No |
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If yes, Depth _______________ ft. and Reservoir Name ______________________________________________________________________ |
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Maximum Daily Injection Volume __________ bpd |
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37. Estimated Average Daily Injection Volume _______________bpd |
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Maximum Surface Injection Pressure ________ psig |
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39. Estimated Average Surface Injection Pressure____________ psig |
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Source of Fluids (Formation, depths and types): ____________________________________________________________________________ |
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Are fluids from leases other than lease identified in Item 8? Yes |
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No |
42. Commercial Disposal Well? |
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No |
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If commercial disposal, will |
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Type(s) of Injection Fluid: |
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Salt Water |
Brackish Water |
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Fresh Water |
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CO2 |
N2 |
Air |
H2S |
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LPG |
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NORM |
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Natural Gas |
Polymer |
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Other (explain) _______________________________________________ |
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CERTIFICATE |
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I declare under penalties prescribed in Sec. 91.143, Texas Natural |
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Resources Code, that I am authorized to make this report, that this |
Signature |
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Date |
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report was prepared by me or under my supervision and direction, and |
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that the data and facts stated therein are true, correct, and complete, to |
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the best of my knowledge. |
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Phone __________________________ Fax ________________________ |
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY |
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REGISTER NO. |
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AMOUNT $ |
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APPLICANT ALSO MUST COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE SIDE
05/2004
FORM
1.File the original application, including all attachments, with Environmental Services, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas
2.Include with the original application a
3.Provide the current field name (Item 6) and field number (Item 7) designated in Commission records for an existing well. If the application is for a new well, provide the nearest producing field name and number.
4.Check in Item 14 the appropriate box for a new permit or an amendment of an existing permit. If an amendment, check the applicable boxes in Item 15 to indicate the reason for amendment and provide a brief explanation if “other” is checked.
5.If the application is for a new permit, attach a complete electrical log of the well or the log of a nearby well.
6.Attach a letter from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or its predecessor or successor agency stating that the well will not endanger usable quality water strata and that the formation or stratum to be used for disposal does not contain usable quality water. To obtain the TCEQ letter, submit two copies of the Form
7.Attach a map showing the location of all wells of public record within
8.Attach a table of all wells of public record that penetrate the disposal interval and that are within
9.Attach a list of the names and mailing or physical addresses of affected persons who were notified of the application and when the notification was mailed or delivered. Include a signed statement attesting to the notification of the listed affected persons. Notice shall be provided by sending or delivering a copy of the front and back of the application to the surface owner of record of the surface tract where the well is located, each Commission- designated operator of any well located within
10.Attach an affidavit of publication signed by the publisher that the notice of publication has been published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the disposal well will be located. Attach a newspaper clipping of the published notice. If the application is for a commercial disposal well, that fact must be stated in the published notice. NOTE: If the application is for an amendment, notification by publication is required only if the amendment is for disposal interval or for commercial status.
11.Attach any other technical information that you believe will facilitate the review of the application. Such information may include a cement bond log, a cementing record, or a well bore sketch.
Additional information is available in the Underground Injection Control Manual, which is available on the Railroad Commission’s website: www.rrc.state.tx.us
No public hearing will be held on this application unless an affected person or local government protests the application, or the Commission administratively denies the application. Any protest shall be in writing and contain (1) the name, mailing address, and phone number of the person making the protest; and (2) a brief description of how the protestant would be adversely affected by the activity sought to be permitted. If the Commission or its delegate determines that a valid protest has been received, or that a public hearing is in the public interest, a hearing will be held upon written request by the applicant. The permit may be administratively issued in a minimum of 15 days after receipt of the application, published notice, or notification of affected persons, whichever is later, if no protest is received.