- (a) A drilling program describes all the operational aspects of your proposal to drill, complete, and test a well.
(b) Send to BLM:
- (1) A detailed description of the equipment, materials, and procedures you will use;
- (2) The proposed/anticipated depth of the well;
(3) If you plan to directionally drill your well, also send us:
- (i) The proposed bottom hole location and distances from the nearest section or tract lines;
- (ii) The kick-off point;
- (iii) The direction of deviation;
- (iv) The angle of build-up and maximum angle; and
- (v) Plan and cross section maps indicating the surface and bottom hole locations;
- (4) The casing and cementing program;
- (5) The circulation media (mud, air, foam, etc.);
- (6) A description of the logs that you will run;
- (7) A description and diagram of the blowout prevention equipment you will use during each phase of drilling;
- (8) The expected depth and thickness of fresh water zones;
- (9) Anticipated lost circulation zones;
- (10) Anticipated reservoir temperature and pressure;
- (11) Anticipated temperature gradient in the area;
- (12) A plat certified by a licensed surveyor showing the surveyed surface location and distances from the nearest section or tract lines;
- (13) Procedures and durations of well testing; and
- (14) Any other information we may require.