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Marcellus Well Pad Constructability

Marcellus Well Pad Constructability . Geology Landman Projects Group Engineering Construction. Did you ever ask yourself “Why are we building this pad here?” There are several factors that determine the final location of well pads. Geology Geography Topography Landowners Leases Cost.

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Marcellus Well Pad Constructability

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  1. Marcellus Well Pad Constructability Geology Landman Projects Group Engineering Construction

  2. Did you ever ask yourself “Why are we building this pad here?”There are several factors that determine the final location of well pads. • Geology • Geography • Topography • Landowners • Leases • Cost • Wetlands • Streams • Springs • Houses • Infrastructure • Access

  3. Geology • The Geology Department in Warrendale, PA works to identify locations that maximize extraction of natural gas from the Marcellus Formation. • Use of seismic studies allows Geologists to identify the rock formations. • Subsurface features such as faults and fractures in the bedrock play a major role in the location determination. • Based upon leases, geography and subsurface geology, well locations are identified on a topographic map.

  4. Landman • Works with Geology to “fine tune” the locations. • Works with the landowners to discuss proposed locations and access. • Negotiates fees with the landowners associated with damages incurred from tree removal, surface damages, crop damages, etc. • Works with surveyors to identify Unit boundaries, property boundaries, etc. • Interacts with the Projects Group and Staking Committee to visit the site and determine if the proposed location is adequate.

  5. Projects Group • Works with the Landman to locate a suitable location to build a well pad. • Works with the Engineering subcontractors to evaluate site conditions and construction integrity. • Identifies how to build the well pad in a cost effective, safe, environmentally friendly way. • Tracks sites to ensure that construction of the well pads is completed before the drilling schedule. • Ensures that essential aspects of construction such as erosion & sedimentation permitting, HOP permitting, road bonds, excavation subcontractors, tree removal, materials, quarries, trucking, etc. are in place.

  6. Engineering • Creates figures showing aerial photographs and surface contours of proposed location. • Attends Staking Committee meetings with biologists and engineers to identify wetlands, streams, springs, etc. • Completes E&S permitting, HOP permitting, engineering of pads, stream crossing, wetlands encroachment, etc. • Completes construction drawings and layouts of well pads prior to construction. • Performs compliance visits at well pads to ensure that E&S controls are installed to permitted requirements.

  7. Construction • Reviews construction drawings and permits to identify proper construction of well pads. • Mobilize equipment to sites suitable to build the location. • Installs E&S controls per the permitted design. • Builds the well pad per the permitted design. • Performs well pad and road maintenance during construction, drilling, completions, etc. • Reclaims the site per permitted specifications.

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